Posts with Tag: Nuclear Security

Towards a Successful A/CPPNM Review Conference

7 March 2022 • 
On 3 March 2022, the VCDNP hosted a virtual panel discussion entitled “Towards a Successful A/CPPNM Review Conference,” featuring high-level experts including the Co-Presidents Designate.
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Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (A/CPPNM)

A new VCDNP fact sheet provides an overview of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, touching on key questions for the Convention’s 2022 Review Conference.
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Accession to and Impact of the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material on States Parties

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.
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Winter 2022 Nuclear Security Professional Development Course

4 February 2022 • 
The VCDNP conducted its second specialised short course on nuclear security for diplomats and practitioners.
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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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Recommendation Paper from the Advanced Nuclear and Emerging Technologies Workshop Series

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.
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Fissile Material, Nuclear Testing and the Stockholm Initiative

1 April 2021 • 
In a recent UNIDIR webinar, VCDNP Executive Director Elena K. Sokova discussed prospects for progress with the Stockholm Initiative.
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States Parties’ Experience in Implementing the Amendment to the CPPNM

26 March 2021 • 
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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The Current Landscape of Peaceful Uses and Nuclear Security

18 December 2020 • 
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.
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2020 NTI Nuclear Security Index: Results and Recommendations

15 October 2020 • 
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.
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Emerging Technology and Nuclear Security: What Does the Wisdom of the Expert Crowd Tell Us?

8 October 2020 • 
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.
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VCDNP Fact Sheet on Material Out of Regulatory Control and Preventing Cross-Border Trafficking

A new VCDNP fact sheet highlights the benefits of nuclear technologies for the prevention of illicit trafficking while facilitating trade.
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VCDNP Activities at ICONS 2020

16 February 2020 • 
The VCDNP held two side events and participated in panel discussions during the IAEA's International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS).
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Towards Ambitious and Forward-Looking ICONS 2020

23 January 2020 • 
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.
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Material Out of Regulatory Control: Facilitating Trade While Preventing Nuclear Smuggling

13 January 2020 • 
On 13 November 2019, the VCDNP held a panel discussion on ways to mitigate the risks of nuclear smuggling, while facilitating trade.
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