Posts with Tag: IAEA

IAEA Safeguards, Diversion and Non-Compliance

VCDNP Non Resident Senior Fellow John Carlson’s new paper highlights the origins of the terms “diversion” and “non compliance” in the safeguards context and the importance of a clear understanding of these terms.
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Reflections on Safeguards Culture

John Carlson and co-author Valeri Bytchkov have published a paper reflecting on the concept of safeguards culture, published jointly by NTI and CENESS.
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Virtual Report Rollout: Reflecting on the Annexes to the Model Additional Protocol

24 March 2022 • 
On 22 March 2022, VCDNP Research Associate Noah Mayhew presented the findings of a VCDNP report on the Model Additional Protocol’s Annexes with commentary by Laura Rockwood and James Casterton.
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Reflecting on the Annexes to the Model Additional Protocol in Support of Nuclear Governance

VCDNP Research Associate Noah Mayhew analyses the safeguards significance of technologies not covered by the Model Additional Protocol’s Annexes related to reporting to the IAEA.
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IAEA Safeguards, the Naval “Loophole” and the AUKUS Proposal

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

20 December 2021 • 
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.
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Contribution of Nuclear Applications to Food Security in a Changing Climate

17 December 2021 • 
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.
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VCDNP Task Force on Peaceful Uses: Report and Recommendations

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.
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Nuclear Naval Propulsion and the Application of IAEA Safeguards

3 November 2021 • 
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.
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VCDNP Task Force Side Event on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Science and Technology

11 October 2021 • 
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.
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Ghana’s Successful Implementation of Phase 1 of the IAEA Milestones Approach

5 October 2021 • 
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.
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AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine Deal – Non-proliferation Aspects

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.
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VCDNP Activities at the INMM/ESARDA Annual Meeting

10 September 2021 • 
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.
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Maintaining the Balance between Development and Nuclear Security

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.
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Sustainable Use of Nuclear Technology in Industrial Applications and Food Safety

9 June 2021 • 
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.
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