 The IAEA Director-General has addressed the Pacific Island Forum about the controlled discharge of water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Pacific leaders told Rafael Mariano-Grossy that their current concerns are also influenced by past nuclear testing in the region. The nuclear legacy in the Pacific is a very alarming and a concerning issue for us. I think it's really important to continue the engagement and sharing information so that member countries can understand more on the nuclear implications. The Director-General explained the independent, neutral and scientific role of the IAEA to monitor the discharge before, during and after the process starts. Mr. Grossy also used his visit to learn more about the challenges facing the island nation and to discuss the ways nuclear science can help address these issues from climate change to food security to plastic pollution. Raising public awareness through education and training benefits more the use of nuclear science and technology for development and above all transform fear to confidence for many things nuclear.