About

The symposium "Science and Diplomacy for Peace and Security: the [email protected]" was the first in a series of events in the year of the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).

Speakers

Eminent personalities, internationally recognized experts and thought leaders stimulated the discussions. These included some of the lead negotiators of the CTBT in the Conference on Disarmament in the mid-1990s. Selected speeches:

CTBTO Executive Secretary, Lassina Zerbo (pdf)

Michael Krepon, Co-Founder/Senior Associate, Stimson Center (pdf)

Joseph Cirincione, President, Ploughshares Fund (pdf)

Des Browne, Vice-Chairman of NTI and former UK Defence Secretary (pdf)

    Media and civil society

    Panels on the media and civil society discussed the challenges in and tools for reporting about and promoting the CTBT.

    Contact & additional information

    For specific inquiries or further information on the symposium, please contact Opens window for sending emaileducationping@ctbtopong.org. See CTBT Educational Resources for background information.

    Sponsors

    The CTBTO's education and outreach activities are made possible through the generous support of the European Union, the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Sweden.

    Session video archive

    Structure

    The symposium comprised online e-learning modules and a two-week long live seminar-style symposium to be held in Vienna and streamed online. Topics included nuclear testing and the arms race, the CTBT’s role in the nuclear non-proliferation regime, and multilateral arms control and verification - see content overview.

    Simulation exercise

    A CTBTO Executive Council simulation exercise enabled the participants to apply concepts and ideas discussed during the symposium. Participants who completed all required coursework and assignments will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion.