UNIDIR : United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research

Publication : Global Nuclear Security: Building Greater Accountability and Cooperation

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:36:19 +0100

Podvig, P. - 76 pages
The protection of nuclear material and facilities involves a broad range of activities at the international level as well as in individual countries. International law recognizes that each state has responsibility for implementing these measures and for providing adequate protection for the material in its possession. At the same time, the international community has established a set of arrangements that help to create and maintain the nuclear security regime. This study presents an overview of the elements of the international nuclear security regime and discusses proposals to strengthen its accountability arrangements, as well as the challenges of expanding the scope of the regime and creating a framework for global nuclear security efforts.

Conference : Towards a Practical and Implementable Arms Trade Treaty: Addressing Technology Transfers

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:43:56 +0100

This conference was held on 14 November 2011, Geneva, Switzerland.
Objective: To address the issue of technology transfers and generate discussion on the possibilities of reflecting these modern developments in an ATT

Conference : International Law and War in Cyber Space: Many Questions, Few Answers

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:43:56 +0100

This seminar was held on 20 October 2011, New York, USA.
Objective: To discuss how the laws of war and humanitarian law might be applied in order to constrain cyber related conflicts and actions

Conference : Preparing for the Seventh BWC Review Conference (RevCon)

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:49:17 +0100

This seminar was held on 8�9 November 2011, Geneva, Switzerland.
Objective: To increase the level of knowledge about the procedures and goals of the upcoming RevCon as well as about the overall BWC process so that RevCon participants are better prepared to bring about a positive outcome at the meeting

Conference : TCBMs in Outer Space Activities: Looking Back and Moving Forward

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:13:04 +0100

This conference was held on 19 October 2011, New York, USA.
Objective: To provide an overview of past and ongoing TCBMs efforts and learn from past lessons while moving forward towards the 2012 GGE

Conference : The Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Meeting the Global Challenge

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:06:06 +0100

This seminar was held on 13 October 2011, New York, USA.
Objective: To present the findings and recommendations of UNIDIR's study of a multinational approach to the nuclear fuel cycle and take a broader look at challenges faced by nuclear power also in the wake of the accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant

Conference : Nuclear Security: Challenges and Opportunities

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:50:33 +0100

This seminar was held on 8 November 2011, Geneva, Switzerland.
Objective: To present the findings of UNIDIR research project International Cooperation Mechanism on Nuclear Security as a step towards the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit to be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea

Publication : Improving Implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention: The 2007�2010 Intersessional Process

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:31:57 +0200

Millett, P. (ed.) - 328 pages
Implementation of the obligations of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) has lagged seriously behind other disarmament and non-proliferation regimes. Without an international organization to shoulder the burden, states have been left alone to establish ad hoc national arrangements. The two most recent work programmes within the BWC framework have helped to harmonize national approaches and focused on building capacity to translate international obligations into effective national action. States have begun to identify common ground in their approaches, to learn from each other's experiences and create a community of actors dedicated to ensuring that the life sciences are not used to cause deliberate harm.

Over the last decade it has become increasingly clear that effective action will require a concerted effort from all those who can play a role in ensuring that the life sciences continue to be used safely, securely and solely for beneficial purposes. This book gathers together many of the best contributions from the recent work within the BWC framework and provides expert reviews of key themes, case studies of interesting national approaches, as well as unique perspectives from the ground. It is a practical tool for implementing the convention, an introductory guide to current best practice at the health/security interface and adds to the historical record of this important international instrument.

Publication : Introduction

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:31:57 +0200

Millett, P. - 328 pages
Implementation of the obligations of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) has lagged seriously behind other disarmament and non-proliferation regimes. Without an international organization to shoulder the burden, states have been left alone to establish ad hoc national arrangements. The two most recent work programmes within the BWC framework have helped to harmonize national approaches and focused on building capacity to translate international obligations into effective national action. States have begun to identify common ground in their approaches, to learn from each other's experiences and create a community of actors dedicated to ensuring that the life sciences are not used to cause deliberate harm.

Over the last decade it has become increasingly clear that effective action will require a concerted effort from all those who can play a role in ensuring that the life sciences continue to be used safely, securely and solely for beneficial purposes. This book gathers together many of the best contributions from the recent work within the BWC framework and provides expert reviews of key themes, case studies of interesting national approaches, as well as unique perspectives from the ground. It is a practical tool for implementing the convention, an introductory guide to current best practice at the health/security interface and adds to the historical record of this important international instrument.

Publication : The Second Intersessional Process

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:31:57 +0200

Khan, M. - 328 pages
Implementation of the obligations of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) has lagged seriously behind other disarmament and non-proliferation regimes. Without an international organization to shoulder the burden, states have been left alone to establish ad hoc national arrangements. The two most recent work programmes within the BWC framework have helped to harmonize national approaches and focused on building capacity to translate international obligations into effective national action. States have begun to identify common ground in their approaches, to learn from each other's experiences and create a community of actors dedicated to ensuring that the life sciences are not used to cause deliberate harm.

Over the last decade it has become increasingly clear that effective action will require a concerted effort from all those who can play a role in ensuring that the life sciences continue to be used safely, securely and solely for beneficial purposes. This book gathers together many of the best contributions from the recent work within the BWC framework and provides expert reviews of key themes, case studies of interesting national approaches, as well as unique perspectives from the ground. It is a practical tool for implementing the convention, an introductory guide to current best practice at the health/security interface and adds to the historical record of this important international instrument.