The INES Newsletter reports and comments – from a global responsibility perspective – on political, technical and societal developments and comprises of regular internal news sections.
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New International Scientific Studies (ISS) Publication on Science for Security
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) has a close and long-term connection to science. For over 50 years, scientists have been working together to develop and implement the most comprehensive and complex verification regime ever created. This regime is designed to monitor compliance with the CTBT by deterring and detecting any nuclear explosions conducted anywhere on Earth.
From 10 to 12 June 2009 around 600 diplomats and scientists from 99 countries gathered in Vienna, Austria, to present and discuss results from the International Scientific Studies (ISS) project that has engaged the scientific community since early 2008. The ISS Conference (ISS09) was organized by the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) in cooperation with the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs.
You don't have to be a genius to understand the work of the Nobel Laureates. These games and simulations, based on Nobel Prize-awarded achievements, will teach and inspire you while you're having FUN!
July 2008: INES and NAPF Appeal to the University of California
Stop your involvement in the development and improvement of nuclear weapons!
To the President and Regents of the University of California: Universities play an important role in society. They are institutions that bring together experts to transmit knowledge to successive waves of young adults coming of age. In the process, they train citizens and future societal leaders. Universities should set an example to the youth they train and to the general society, reflecting the highest standards of civilization and ethical behavior.
The University of California and the Nuclear Weapons Labs
Dear Friends,
On July 17th, I spoke in the public comment session to the UC Regents about the UC's oversight and management of the principal US nuclear weapons laboratories.After keeping the public waiting outside for two hours past the time scheduled for public comments, the Regents allotted one minute per speaker.The article below is a slight elaboration on what I said in my one minute.
This Sunday, July 27th at 10:00 a.m., KPFK (FM 98.7 and 90.7) will broadcast a half-hour interview on the subject that I did with Blase Bonpane on his excellent show World Focus. After it airs, the show will be available at www.kpfk.org, and can be accessed internationally and 24/7 by going to archives and then clicking on World Focus. It is also available for podcast.
David
David Krieger
President
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
PMB 121, 1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 1
Santa Barbara, CA 93108 www.wagingpeace.org www.nuclearfiles.org
Diplomatic Roundtable on the Nuclear Weapons Convention
On November 13, 2008 Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament (PNND) joined the Costa Rican Mission to the United Nations, the Simons Foundation, the International Network of Engineers and Scientists against Proliferation (INESAP) and the International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms (IALANA) in co-sponsoring a day-long diplomatic roundtable at the United Nations in Geneva (Palais des Nations) on Steps toward a Nuclear Weapons Convention: Exploring and developing legal and political aspects. ... read on
An Appeal to the President of the United States
US Leadership for a Nuclear Weapons-Free World
Nuclear weapons could destroy civilization and end intelligent life on the planet.
The only sure way to prevent nuclear proliferation, nuclear terrorism and nuclear war – before the next blinding flash – is to rid the world of nuclear weapons.
The era of nuclear weapons must be brought to an end. This can be done. It will require leadership and commitment. Nuclear weapons were created by humans, and it is our responsibility to eliminate them before they eliminate us.
The United States, as the world’s most militarily powerful nation, must take the initiative in convening and leading the nations of the world to urgently take the following steps: ...
The incoming Obama administration has an historic opportunity to lead the world to complete nuclear disarmament, and all of us have the responsibility to make sure they stay on track.
President-elect Obama has stated, A world without nuclear weapons is profoundly in America's interest and the world's interest. It is our responsibility to make the commitment, and to do the hard work to make this vision a reality.
He's right: the work will be hard, but together we can accomplish this goal. Today we are asking you to take one easy step to make sure the Obama administration keeps nuclear weapons at the top of itspriority list.
We have created a 100-day agenda for nuclear disarmament. If President-elect Obama adopts this agenda for his first 100 days in office, he will set the tone for substantial progress on this essential issue.
Take a moment to read the 100-day agenda and, if you support it, send it to Mr. Obama along with your own comments. With strong leadership from the President-elect and support from you, a nuclear weapons-free world is not only possible, but within reach.
Towards a nuclear-weapons free Europe and a nuclear-weapons free world
in cooperation with:
World Court Project UK
Swedish Scientists and Engineers Against Nuclear Arms (SEANA)
Pugwash Denmark
IPPNW Sweden
Friday, September 19, 2008
9:30 - 12:30
Speech by Dominique Lalanne, Abolition 2000-Europe; Stop Essais
Dominique Lalanne is Director of Research in nuclear and particle physics at the French Center for Scientific Research (CNRS).
26th February 2008 at the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, Geneva.
A unique visual-communication project about the history of nuclear technology; providing valuable tools for people to form clear perspectives on its past and present uses and enabling dialogue and research for a safer future.
Produced by REAL Exhibition Development. Co-produced by The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, Geneva
26th February - 29th July 2008
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, Geneva. visit website
9th September - 9th January 2009
Gernika Peace Museum, Spain visit website
March - May 2009
World House of Culture, Berlin, Germany visit website
Albert Einstein, physicist Photo: Private, by courtesy of Reiner Braun
03.04.2006
Appeal to European and World Leaders to eliminate the Nuclear Weapons Threat
The threat of nuclear annihilation, by accident or design, remains the gravest threat to civilization confronting Europe and the World. The 480 US nuclear weapons based in Europe contribute to this threat. We call upon European and World leaders to take action in confronting and ending this threat.
For the safety and security of the peoples of Europe and the World, we appeal:
To the leaders of the non-nuclear European governments, to move toward the elimination of the nuclear weapons threat.
In May 1995, during the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review and Extension Conference at the United Nations in New York, citizen action groups from around the world recognized that the declared nuclear weapons states were unwilling to discuss complete nuclear disarmament as stipulated in the treaty .These organizations drafted an Abolition Statement that would become the founding document of the Abolition 2000 Global Network to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons.
In 2001, Abolition 2000 held its annual general meeting in Saffron Walden, UK. The participants of the conference adopted a declaration which...
