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Prospects for Nuclear Verification in Times of Uncertainty and Crises

10 February 2026

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The VCDNP and the research consortium VeSPoTec convened an expert-level workshop to examine the future of nuclear verification amidst growing times of uncertainty.

Connecting the Dots: Industry, Space Defence, and Multilateral Space Security

9 February 2026

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The VCDNP and the European External Action Service (EEAS) organised a panel discussion at the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels to highlight the important contributions that space industry and defence actors can make to UN processes for stability and security in space.

Deployment of Small Modular Reactors: A Pathway for Nuclear Energy Expansion

22 January 2026

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High-Level panel discussion at the VCDNP on opportunities and challenges in the global deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs).

Panel Discussion Underscores the Education and Capacity-Building Aspects of UNSCR 1540

11 December 2025

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The VCDNP hosted a panel discussion on the impact of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 on non-proliferation education and capacity-building initiatives, in collaboration with UNODA and the Permanent Mission of Türkiye to the United Nations in Vienna.

The Next Chapter in PAROS: Taking Action to Protect the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

8 October 2025

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The VCDNP convened officials, diplomats, experts, and space industry in Geneva for a workshop to identify avenues and next steps for space threat reduction, in collaboration with the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP).

Enhancing the disarmament regime: A conversation with the UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs

25 July 2025

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The VCDNP and UNODA jointly hosted a webinar featuring UN Under-Secretary-General of Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu.

“Revitalising the Vienna Spirit: Forging Common Ground on the Nuclear Agenda” Diplomatic Workshop Convenes in Krems

4 July 2025

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Senior diplomats, officials from international organisations, and non-governmental experts discussed the state of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, the implications of recent events, and prospects for the 2026 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference.

VCDNP Delegation at the 2025 IAEA Stakeholder Engagement Conference

4 June 2025

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VCDNP experts participated in the IAEA’s International Conference on Stakeholder Engagement for Nuclear Power Programmes, including one panel discussion and two presentations.

Strategic Missile Defence: Evolving Technical and Policy Challenges

2 June 2025

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The VCDNP hosted a seminar featuring Professor James Wells of the University of Michigan, who presented findings from a comprehensive American Physical Society report on the technical and strategic challenges facing US ballistic missile defence systems.

Report Launch: Understanding the Balance of Confidence and Feasibility in Irreversible Nuclear Disarmament

27 May 2025

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The VCDNP hosted a seminar to introduce a new report that maps the political, legal, and normative pathways to advancing irreversible nuclear disarmament for NPT States Parties.

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Prospects for Nuclear Verification in Times of Uncertainty and Crises

10 February 2026

The VCDNP and the research consortium VeSPoTec convened an expert-level workshop to examine the future of nuclear verification amidst growing times of uncertainty.

Negotiating the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: Insights from the ICRC

9 February 2026

As a part of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI), the VCDNP hosted a webinar featuring Véronique Christory, Senior Arms Advisor at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), on the ICRC’s role in negotiating the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).

Connecting the Dots: Industry, Space Defence, and Multilateral Space Security

9 February 2026

The VCDNP and the European External Action Service (EEAS) organised a panel discussion at the 18th European Space Conference in Brussels to highlight the important contributions that space industry and defence actors can make to UN processes for stability and security in space.

Deployment of Small Modular Reactors: A Pathway for Nuclear Energy Expansion

22 January 2026

High-Level panel discussion at the VCDNP on opportunities and challenges in the global deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs).

Drones in Modern Conflict: Governance Challenges and Pathways

16 December 2025

The VCDNP held a webinar with Dr. George Moore on the evolution of drone technology, in particular in military operations, discussing regulations, privacy concerns, and potential future developments.

Frontier AI and Nuclear Security: Evolving Risks and Mitigation Strategies

16 December 2025

The VCDNP and the Frontier Model Forum held a panel discussion to discuss the evolving risks and mitigation strategies at the nexus of frontier AI and nuclear security.

Panel Discussion Underscores the Education and Capacity-Building Aspects of UNSCR 1540

11 December 2025

The VCDNP hosted a panel discussion on the impact of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 on non-proliferation education and capacity-building initiatives, in collaboration with UNODA and the Permanent Mission of Türkiye to the United Nations in Vienna.

Promoting Equality and Innovation in the Nuclear Field

5 December 2025

The VCDNP hosted a workshop to explore needs and ways to strengthen capacity-building efforts in the nuclear field, in collaboration with the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and the Permanent Mission of Norway.

Wars, Women, and Nuclear Weapons: The Politics of Peace and Proliferation

17 November 2025

Event Reports, Next Gen

VCDNP’s Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova and Federica Dall’Arche, on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC), visited the University of Malta to engage with students and scholars on non-proliferation, disarmament, and arms control issues.

VCDNP Delegation and Mentors & Mentees of the YWNGI Mentorship Programme participate in the 2025 EUNPDC Conference

17 November 2025

Event Reports, Next Gen

VCDNP Executive Director Elena Sokova and Senior Research Associate Federica Dall’Arche participated in the Annual Conference of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium (EUNPDC) and held a series of activities with Mentors and Mentees of the YWNGI Mentorship Programme.

Unlocking Progress on PAROS: Innovative Proposals Towards a Global Space Security Regime

29 October 2025

The VCDNP and the United Kingdom shared innovative, actionable ideas for enabling progress on space security during a side event at the UN General Assembly First Committee meeting in New York.

Navigating Nuclear Risks on the Korean Peninsula: A Conversation with Professor Moon Chung-in

29 October 2025

The VCDNP, Open Nuclear Network and Global Neighbours jointly hosted a conversation with Professor Moon Chung-in, a former Advisor to the President of the Republic of Korea.

Nuclear Security in a Changing World: Exploring Evolving Nuclear Security Risks Associated with the Internet of Things and AI

22 October 2025

The VCDNP convened a workshop in October 2025 to explore evolving nuclear security risks associated with the integration of interconnected devices and artificial intelligence systems into nuclear facilities and considered possible policy, regulatory, and technical solutions.

Engagement Opportunities in Arms Control, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation for Young Professionals and Students

22 October 2025

Event Reports, Next Gen

The VCDNP, IAI and ISYP held the third edition of the “Engagement Opportunities in Arms Control, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation for Young Professionals and Students” event.

The Next Chapter in PAROS: Taking Action to Protect the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

The VCDNP convened officials, diplomats, experts, and space industry in Geneva for a workshop to identify avenues and next steps for space threat reduction, in collaboration with the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP).

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