Given the challenges facing the world today, more can and should be done to tap into the potential of nuclear technologies and their power and non-power applications to find sustainable solutions to global problems, such as climate change and development. As part of an ongoing project on the nexus between peaceful uses and nuclear security, on 24 November 2020 the VCDNP convened a high-level panel to discuss the challenges and opportunities to expanding the safe, secure and sustainable application of peaceful nuclear technologies to this end.
Panellists made a number of recommendations during their remarks on changing international perceptions of peaceful uses; increasing funding for the International Atomic Energy Agency’s support to its Member States; promoting a common vision for peaceful uses and nuclear security; and maintaining a balance between peaceful uses, nuclear security and non-proliferation.
A full report from the panel discussion is available below as well as a discussion paper prepared for the purpose of this workshop.
Feature image courtesy of Dean Calma / IAEA.
