Posts with Tag: IAEA

IAEA Safeguards, the Naval “Loophole” and the AUKUS Proposal

24 February 2022 •

Commentary, Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications

VCDNP Non-Resident Senior Fellow John Carlson has written a new article discussing IAEA safeguards and nuclear naval propulsion in the context of the AUKUS proposal.

Winter 2022 Nuclear Security Professional Development Course

4 February 2022 •

Course Reports

The VCDNP conducted its second specialised short course on nuclear security for diplomats and practitioners.

VCDNP Task Force Recommendations on Expanding the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Science and Technology

20 December 2021 •

Event Reports

On 15 December 2021, the VCDNP launched its Task Force Report and Recommendations on expanding the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology to address pressing global challenges.

Contribution of Nuclear Applications to Food Security in a Changing Climate

17 December 2021 •

Event Reports

VCDNP Senior Research Associate Ingrid Kirsten moderated a discussion on the security and cost- effectiveness of nuclear applications in agriculture and how farmers and consumers benefit when these applications are used to track the impact of climate change and to develop climate-smart agriculture practices.

VCDNP Task Force on Peaceful Uses: Report and Recommendations

15 December 2021 •

Peaceful Uses, Publications, Reports and Papers

The VCDNP Task Force has published recommendations for increasing access to nuclear science and technology for peaceful uses in advance of the tenth NPT Review Conference and for the IAEA, its Member States and other stakeholders.

November 2021 Course on “Safeguards for Policymakers: What You Need to Know”

11 December 2021 •

Course Reports

From 29 Nov to 3 Dec 2021, the VCDNP held its second specialised short course on “Safeguards for Policymakers: What You Need to Know.”

Nuclear Naval Propulsion and the Application of IAEA Safeguards

3 November 2021 •

Event Reports

On 15 October 2021, the VCDNP held a webinar with Laura Rockwood and John Carlson to discuss the implications of naval nuclear propulsion for safeguards implementation, in the context of the AUKUS partnership.

VCDNP Task Force Side Event on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Science and Technology

11 October 2021 •

Event Reports

The VCDNP established a Task Force in late 2020 to examine and provide recommendations for approaches that could lead to increased access to nuclear science and technologies for peaceful uses.

Ghana’s Successful Implementation of Phase 1 of the IAEA Milestones Approach

5 October 2021 •

Event Reports

On 22 September 2021, during the 65th IAEA GC, the VCDNP and the Permanent Mission of Ghana organised a hybrid side event on Ghana’s successful implementation of phase 1 of the IAEA Milestones Approach.

AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine Deal – Non-proliferation Aspects

28 September 2021 •

Briefs and Factsheets, Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications

A brief overview of the nuclear non-proliferation and safeguards aspects of the proposal for Australia to build and operate nuclear-powered submarines, authored by VCDNP Non-Resident Senior Fellow John Carlson.

VCDNP Activities at the INMM/ESARDA Annual Meeting

10 September 2021 •

Event Reports

VCDNP Executive Director Elena K. Sokova and Research Associates Artem Lazarev and Noah Mayhew participated in several panel discussions and oral presentations during the 2021 INMM/ESARDA Joint Annual Meeting.

Maintaining the Balance between Development and Nuclear Security

2 July 2021 •

Commentary, Nuclear Security, Peaceful Uses, Publications

VCDNP Senior Research Associate Ingrid Kirsten has authored a new article on the nexus between peaceful uses and nuclear security, and the role of the IAEA in this regard.

Sustainable Use of Nuclear Technology in Industrial Applications and Food Safety

9 June 2021 •

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On 12 May 2021, the VCDNP, in collaboration with the German government, held a virtual workshop to discuss the sustainable use of nuclear technology in industrial applications and food safety, commensurate nuclear security measures, and the assistance provided by the IAEA in this regard.

VCDNP Fact Sheet on Ensuring Effective and Sustainable Radiotherapy for Cancer Treatment

30 March 2021 •

Briefs and Factsheets, Peaceful Uses, Publications

A new fact sheet authored by VCDNP Senior Research Associate Ingrid Kirsten sheds light on the facts about the use of radioactive sources versus linear accelerators for cancer care and puts cancer control using both methods into context in the case of Zambia.

States Parties’ Experience in Implementing the Amendment to the CPPNM

26 March 2021 •

Event Reports

On 9-10 March 2021, the VCDNP held a virtual workshop to discuss these issues and provide a platform to share national experiences in the implementation of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM).

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