International Day against Nuclear Tests

In an era of heightened nuclear risk, youth engagement is essential to shaping the future of global disarmament. With the support of the Government of Japan, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), through the Youth Leader Fund for a World without Nuclear Weapons (YLF), empowers emerging leaders to engage meaningfully in disarmament policymaking and education. At the 2026 Review Conference, selected YLF participants and alumni will take part in a dedicated side event to present projects inspired by the YLF programme - building on the momentum of the DeclarACTION adopted at the inaugural Youth Leader Conference in Hiroshima in August 2024. The event will showcase the advocacy, ideas, and tangible impact of YLF alumni; foster intergenerational dialogue between youth and high-level stakeholders; promote collaboration on nuclear disarmament policy and education; and highlight the importance of youth inclusion in advancing disarmament and SDG 16, while amplifying the vis...

(8th meeting) Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Futture-Proofing the NPT.

This side event will convene a youth-led intergenerational dialogue to explore how the NPT can remain relevant and credible by proactively addressing the broader implications of emerging technologies for international security and the NPT regime, while strengthening meaningful youth participation and building capacity. This side event will convene a youth-led intergenerational dialogue to explore how the NPT can remain relevant and credible by proactively addressing the broader implications of emerging technologies for international security and the NPT regime, while strengthening meaningful youth participation and building capacity to support modernization of governance. Related Sites and Documents: Concept note . Watch the future-Proofing the NPT: A Youth-led Intergenerational Dialogue on Nuclear Weapons and Emerging Technologies (NPT Side Event) 01:28:44 Side Events

(7th meeting) Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

At the 2026 NPT Review Conference (27 April - 22 May), States parties will examine the implementation of the Treaty's provisions since 2022, noting that, despite intensive consultations, the 2015 Review Conference and the 2022 Review Conference were not able to reach agreement on the substantive part of the draft Final Document. Continuation of the general debate The Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) will be held at United Nations Headquarters in New York, from 27 April to 22 May 2026. The President-designate of the Eleventh Review Conference is Ambassador Do Hung Viet of Viet Nam. The 2026 NPT Review Conference is expected to consider a range of issues, including the universality of the Treaty; nuclear disarmament, including specific practical measures; nuclear non-proliferation, including the promotion and strengthening of safeguards; measures to advance the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, including safety...

(6th meeting) Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

Press conference with the Director General of the IAEA on the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)

Hybrid press briefing by Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency on the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Watch the press Conference: Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency on the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)! Press Conferences

Press Conference: CTBTO Executive Secretary on the vital role of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) in advancing the NPT's non-proliferation and disarmament objectives

Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) on the vital role of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) in advancing the NPT's (Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons) non-proliferation and disarmament objectives. Watch the press Conference with Mr Robert Floyd, Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) on the vital role of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) in advancing the NPT's non-proliferation and disarmament objectives! Press Conferences

(5th meeting) Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

(4th meeting) Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

April 28, 2026

The National Report.

April 28, 2026

A moderated panel discussion to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Watch the National Report! Meetings & Events

(3rd meeting) Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

April 28, 2026

Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in a Changing Security Environment: Strengthening Regional Mechanisms and Advancing the NPT.

A moderated panel discussion to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone. Opening remarks at the senior level Short interventions by partner organizations A focused interactive discussion Key Issues for Discussion: The evolving role of Nuclear-weapon-free zones (NWFZs) in a changing security environment Lessons learned from existing zones, including the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone (CANWFZ) Strengthening implementation, institutional capacity, and coordination across zones Engagement with nuclear-weapon States, including on security assurances The contribution of NWFZs to nuclear risk reduction, transparency, and confidence-building Enhancing cooperation between States, international organizations, and research institutions, including through improved information-sharing platforms and analytical tools Speakers: H.E. Mr. Yerzhan Ashikbayev, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan Chris King, Chief, Weapons ...

(2nd meeting) Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).

At the 2026 NPT Review Conference (27 April - 22 May), States parties will examine the implementation of the Treaty's provisions since 2022, noting that, despite intensive consultations, the 2015 Review Conference and the 2022 Review Conference were not able to reach agreement on the substantive part of the draft Final Document. Continuation of General Debates. The Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) will be held at United Nations Headquarters in New York, from 27 April to 22 May 2026. The President-designate of the Eleventh Review Conference is Ambassador Do Hung Viet of Viet Nam. The 2026 NPT Review Conference is expected to consider a range of issues, including the universality of the Treaty; nuclear disarmament, including specific practical measures; nuclear non-proliferation, including the promotion and strengthening of safeguards; measures to advance the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, including safety an...

Navigating A New Era for Nuclear Energy in the Middle East.

UNIDIR and the European Union will host a side event during the 2026 NPT Review Conference to examine the evolving drivers of nuclear energy development in the Middle East and the region's nuclear proliferation landscape in the context of the latest security dynamics and technological advancements. The event will present UNIDIR's latest research paper on the drivers of nuclear energy expansion and findings. It will also explore how these may affect the regional non-proliferation outlook, ongoing discussions on the establishment of a WMD-Free Zone in the Middle East, and models of risk mitigation and peaceful cooperation. A Q&A will follow the presentation. You may submit questions in advance or during the event to: mewmdfz-unidir@un.org Related Sites and Documents: Submit questions in advance or during the event & Middle East WMDFree Zone (UNIDIR website) : Watch Navigating A New Era for Nuclear Energy in the Middle East! Meetings & Events

International Group of Eminent Persons for a World without Nuclear Weapons (NPT Side Event).

Japan organizes a side event on the "International Group of Eminent Persons for a World without Nuclear Weapons (IGEP)" to present its recommendations for the 2026 NPT Review Conference. On 27 April 2026, from 13:15 to 14:30 in Conference Room 12 at UN Headquarters, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan will host a side event during the 2026 NPT Review Conference. The event will present activities and recommendations of the International Group of Eminent Persons (IGEP), titled "Stepping Back from the Nuclear Precipice: Urgent Actions in Pursuit of a World Without Nuclear Weapons." The event is designed as a policy discussion on how its recommendations can be translated into the key issues facing the 2026 NPT Review Conference. Following the opening remarks delivered by high-level Representative of the Government of Japan and a brief overview of the report, panelists will examine which recommendations are most timely, realistic, and actionable in light of the curr...

(1st meeting) Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).