International Commission on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament
The International Commission on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament is a joint initiative of the Australian and Japanese governments. It was proposed by Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on 9 June 2008, and on 9 July 2008 Rudd and Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda agreed to establish it.
| Abbreviation | ICNND |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2008 |
| Type | INGO |
Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | English |
| Website | ICNND Official website |
The Commission is co-chaired by former Australian foreign minister Gareth Evans and former Japanese foreign minister Yoriko Kawaguchi. Key goals for the Commission include undertaking preparatory work for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference in 2010, including shaping a global consensus in the lead-up to the Review Conference.
The Commission presented its report on 15 December 2009.
References
- Commission report: Eliminating Nuclear Threats – A Practical Agenda for Global Policymakers
- Nuclear Terms Handbook. The United States Department of Energy. Office of Nonproliferation and National Security and Office of Emergency Management. 1996.
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