This project aimed to promote European dialogue for progress in the May 2010 NPT Review Conference. It was led by the President of International Pugwash, Amb. Jayantha Dhanapala, who chaired the 1995 Review and Extension Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
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Rotblat Essay Competition
Published on 19th February 2015 in Projects 2009-2012 – feed, Chemical and Biological Weapons
In 2007, British Pugwash launched an annual essay competition in honour of Professor Joseph Rotblat. Closing shortly after the general election in May, the 2010 competition asked what advice should be given to the next Government on a science and technology topic of the entrants’ choosing.
The Management of Separated Plutonium in the UK
Published on 19th February 2015 in Nuclear Weapons, Fissile Materials, Projects 2000-2008 – feed
This working group, established in 2008 to explore options for the management of separated plutonium in the UK, addressed three possible options for the disposition of the UK plutonium stocks.
The Role of Independent Scientists in WMD Threat Assessment
Published on 19th February 2015 in Projects 2000-2008 – feed, Weapons of Mass Destruction
In 2008, British Pugwash co-sponsored with the Croatian Pugwash Group a NATO Advanced Research Workshop.
An End to UK Nuclear Weapons
Published on 19th February 2015 in Nuclear Weapons, Disarmament, Projects 2000-2008 – feed
A 2002 report from a British Pugwash working group discusses options open to the UK government in the areas of nuclear arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament.
Realising the Disarmament Institute (BRINDI)
Published on 19th February 2015 in Verification, Disarmament, Current projects – feed, BRINDI
This project, started in 2009 with funds from the legacy of the late Professor John Ziman FRS, aims to develop the concept of a proposed UK Disarmament Institute.