Posts with Tag: IAEA

Conceptualisation in the IAEA Safeguards System and the Formation of Safeguards Culture

19 March 2024 •

Nuclear Safeguards, Publications, Reports and Papers

A new paper by VCDNP Non-Resident Senior Fellow John Carlson and co-author Valeri Bytchkov examines the conceptualisation of IAEA safeguards culture.

The International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS): An Explainer

15 March 2024 •

Briefs and Factsheets, Nuclear Security, Publications

As part of the "Governing the Atom" brief series, VCDNP Senior Fellow Dr. Sarah Case Lackner provides a succinct overview of the purpose, history, and functioning of the International Conferences on Nuclear Security (ICONS).

Expanding Non-Power Peaceful Use Applications of Nuclear Science and Technology to Create an Enabling Environment for Nuclear Power

16 November 2023 •

Peaceful Uses, Publications, Reports and Papers

VCDNP Senior Research Associates Anthony Stott and Ingrid Kirsten co-authored a paper on the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology in developing countries.

Expanding Access to the Benefits of Ionising Radiation

23 August 2023 •

Event Reports

The VCDNP hosted a side event at the 2023 NPT Preparatory Committee meeting focused on IAEA coordinated research projects and expanding access to the benefits of ionising radiation.

Nuclear Sites at Risk and the IAEA’s Seven Pillars

18 August 2023 •

Event Reports

In a side event held on the margins of the NPT Preparatory Committee meeting in Vienna experts and senior officials discussed the origins and implementation of the IAEA’s Seven Pillars for Nuclear Safety and Security.

Nuclear Diplomacy: Negotiating with Iran

19 June 2023 •

Event Reports

The VCDNP held a seminar with Ambassador Stephan Klement, Mark Fitzpatrick, and Laura Rockwood to discuss their experiences in nuclear diplomacy with Iran.

The Eleventh NPT Review Cycle: Is There a Path Forward?

14 June 2023 •

Event Reports

The VCDNP and CNS convened a high-level diplomatic workshop in Krems, Austria to discuss the upcoming NPT Preparatory Committee meeting.

Navigating the IAEA Budget Process

13 June 2023 •

Briefs and Factsheets, Nuclear Safeguards, Peaceful Uses, Publications

A new VCDNP “Governing the Atom” brief focuses on the IAEA’s budget, the budget negotiation process, and challenges to the IAEA’s resources.

Exploring the Nexus Between the TPNW and the Vienna-Based International Organisations

12 June 2023 •

Event Reports

The VCDNP hosted a panel discussion on the nexus between the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and the Vienna-based international organisations.

VCDNP at the 2023 INMM-ESARDA Annual Meeting

7 June 2023 •

Event Reports

VCDNP staff participated in seven sessions during the 2023 INMM-ESARDA Annual Meeting, including presentations on the safeguards implications of the war in Ukraine, corporate nuclear governance, partnerships in safeguards, and previous VCDNP research projects.

The Contribution of Ionising Radiation to Trade and Agriculture Development

8 May 2023 •

Event Reports

The VCDNP hosted a panel discussion on the contribution of ionising radiation to trade and agriculture development, including the role of the private sector and the support provided by the IAEA.

What’s Next for the AUKUS Submarine Deal?

28 April 2023 •

Commentary, Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications

Following the AUKUS countries’ announcement of their intention to move forward with the provision of nuclear powered submarines to Australia, Research Associate Noah Mayhew published his analysis in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

Inspectors for Peace: A History of the International Atomic Energy Agency

31 March 2023 •

Event Reports

In a presentation of her book Inspectors for Peace, Dr. Elisabeth Röhrlich explained how a greater appreciation of the IAEA’s history can inform our understanding of the challenges it faces today.

Report Launch: VCDNP-VERTIC Study on Understanding States’ Experiences in Safeguards

8 March 2023 •

Event Reports

The VCDNP launched a new study, titled “Understanding States’ Experiences in Safeguards: Challenges to and Opportunities for Entry into Force and Implementation”, at a hybrid event with IAEA officials.

2023 Specialised Course “Safeguards for Policymakers: What You Need to Know”

3 March 2023 •

Course Reports, Event Reports

From 20 to 24 February 2023, the VCDNP held its third specialised short course on nuclear safegards, titled “Safeguards for Policymakers: What You Need to Know”.

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