A key concern for the foreign minister was nuclear safety. She called on all parties to the conflict to refrain from direct and indirect military attacks on civilian nuclear facilities. Atoms for Water: Innovative solutions to a global problemThis year's Science Forum, themed “Atoms for Water,” focused on the crucial role of nuclear science in addressing the global water crisis. A new chapter in science communicationAnother highlight was the grand opening of the new IAEA Visitor Center in Seibersdorf near Vienna. The conference, which was attended by over 40 accredited journalists from 26 media outlets, once again demonstrated the growing importance of the IAEA as a key authority on nuclear safety, diplomacy, and technological innovation.