{"id":8612,"date":"2026-05-18T13:58:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T04:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hrn.or.jp\/eng\/?p=8612"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:40:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T05:40:58","slug":"npt-side-event1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hrn.or.jp\/eng\/news\/2026\/05\/18\/npt-side-event1\/","title":{"rendered":"Report on the Side Event at the 2026 NPT Review Conference I"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On April 27, the first day of the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) ,\u00a0\u00a0a high-level side event hosted by the International Group of Eminent Persons for a World without Nuclear Weapons<\/em> took place at the United Nations Headquarters. Amidst the ongoing discussions connected to nuclear disarmament and international security, the meeting brought together diplomats, former political leaders, academics, civil society representatives, and experts in arms control to examine practical pathways towards the reduction and eventual elimination of nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n

The event was convened against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical tensions (amongst the USA, Iran and Israel), deteriorating trust between major powers (USA and China), and renewed concerns regarding the modernization and expansion of nuclear arsenals. Participants emphasized that the current international climate presents serious risks to global peace and stability, making renewed diplomatic engagement on nuclear disarmament more urgent than ever before.<\/p>\n

Opening remarks highlighted the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons use and reiterated the shared responsibility of the international community to prevent any future nuclear catastrophe. Speakers underlined that the devastating effects of nuclear warfare would transcend national borders and have long-term environmental, economic, and humanitarian implications for all states.<\/p>\n

A central theme of the discussion was the importance of rebuilding confidence among nuclear-weapon and non-nuclear-weapon states. Several panellists stressed the need to strengthen existing international frameworks, particularly the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which continues to serve as the cornerstone of the global non-proliferation regime. Participants called for renewed commitment to Article VI obligations concerning nuclear disarmament and encouraged states to engage in meaningful dialogue aimed at reducing strategic tensions.<\/p>\n

The side event also explored practical confidence-building measures that could contribute to reducing nuclear risks in the short and medium term. Recommendations included greater transparency regarding nuclear doctrines, the expansion of bilateral and multilateral arms control negotiations, the establishment of crisis communication mechanisms, and efforts to prevent the deployment of emerging destabilising technologies linked to nuclear command and control systems.<\/p>\n

Particular attention was given to the role of youth engagement and civil society participation in advancing disarmament objectives. Speakers noted that sustained public awareness and educational initiatives remain essential in preserving momentum for nuclear abolition. Survivors of atomic bombings and advocates for humanitarian disarmament were recognised for their longstanding contributions to international peace efforts and moral leadership on the issue.<\/p>\n

The discussion further underscored the importance of multilateralism and the United Nations as a platform for dialogue and consensus-building. Participants acknowledged the challenges facing current disarmament mechanisms but reaffirmed that cooperative diplomacy remains the most viable path towards achieving long-term international security.<\/p>\n

In concluding remarks, members of the International Group of Eminent Persons reiterated their commitment to fostering constructive dialogue between states possessing nuclear weapons and those advocating for complete disarmament. The event concluded with a collective appeal for renewed political will, responsible leadership, and strengthened international cooperation to move progressively towards a world free of nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n

The side event served as a timely reminder that, despite persistent geopolitical divisions, the pursuit of nuclear disarmament remains a shared global responsibility and a fundamental requirement for sustainable international peace and security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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