Posts with Tag: Nuclear Security

Accession to and Impact of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material on States Parties

7 February 2022 •

Nuclear Security, Publications, Reports and Papers

The VCDNP has published a new report that examines the impact of the CPPNM’s Amendment on States Parties and what measures would facilitate its effective implementation and universality.

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.

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.

Recommendation Paper from the Advanced Nuclear and Emerging Technologies Workshop Series

26 May 2021 •

New Technologies, Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications, Reports and Papers

Resulting from a series of three workshops held between April 2019 to November 2020, the VCDNP compiled a recommendation paper on work that could be done in order to strengthen nuclear safeguards and export controls in managing new challenges posed by advanced nuclear and emerging technologies.

Fissile Material, Nuclear Testing and the Stockholm Initiative

1 April 2021 •

Event Reports

In a recent UNIDIR webinar, VCDNP Executive Director Elena K. Sokova discussed prospects for progress with the Stockholm Initiative.

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).

The Current Landscape of Peaceful Uses and Nuclear Security

18 December 2020 •

Event Reports

On 24 November 2020, the VCDNP convened a high-level panel to discuss the challenges and opportunities related to expanding peaceful uses of nuclear science and technologies.

2020 NTI Nuclear Security Index: Results and Recommendations

15 October 2020 •

Event Reports

How strong is international nuclear security architecture? How can countries strengthen nuclear security? To address these questions, the VCDNP and NTI held a webinar with Ambassador Laura Holgate (ret.), Samantha Neakrase and Jack Brosnan on the results and recommendations from the 2020 NTI Nuclear Security Index and their relevance to Vienna-issues.

Emerging Technology and Nuclear Security: What Does the Wisdom of the Expert Crowd Tell Us?

8 October 2020 •

Event Reports

In recent years the world has witnessed rapid advances in cyber and other emerging technologies. On 6 October 2020, the VCDNP hosted Michal Onderco and Madeline Zutt to present research on the effects these technologies have on the nuclear domain.

VCDNP Fact Sheet on Material Out of Regulatory Control and Preventing Cross-Border Trafficking

15 April 2020 •

Briefs and Factsheets, Nuclear Security, Peaceful Uses, Publications

A new VCDNP fact sheet highlights the benefits of nuclear technologies for the prevention of illicit trafficking while facilitating trade.

VCDNP Activities at ICONS 2020

16 February 2020 •

Event Reports

The VCDNP held two side events and participated in panel discussions during the IAEA's International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS).

Towards Ambitious and Forward-Looking ICONS 2020

23 January 2020 •

Event Reports

On 15 January 2020, the VCDNP held a panel discussion featuring remarks from IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. The panel aimed at building momentum towards the 2020 International Conference on Nuclear Security.

On the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Applications and the Role of Nuclear Security

22 January 2020 •

Uncategorized

In 2018, the VCDNP launched a project with the aim to promote better understanding of the sustainable use of nuclear and other radioactive materials for peaceful purposes, as well as to build bridges between countries' views on nuclear security. It facilitates a better understanding by IAEA Member States of nuclear security, the common objectives of […]

Material Out of Regulatory Control: Facilitating Trade While Preventing Nuclear Smuggling

13 January 2020 •

Event Reports

On 13 November 2019, the VCDNP held a panel discussion on ways to mitigate the risks of nuclear smuggling, while facilitating trade.

VCDNP Fact Sheet on End of Life Management of Sealed Radioactive Sources

9 January 2020 •

Briefs and Factsheets, Peaceful Uses, Publications

The fact sheet builds on a panel discussion held at the VCDNP with the aim to support countries in the management and disposal of disused sealed radioactive sources.

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