Pugwash seeks a world free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction. Through our long-standing tradition of ‘dialogue across divides’ that also earned us the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995, Pugwash aims to develop and support the use of scientific, evidence-based policymaking, focusing on areas where nuclear and WMD risks are present. By facilitating track 1.5 and track II dialogues, we foster creative discussions on ways to increase the security of all sides and promote policy development that is cooperative and forward-looking.
Co-chairs: Sverre Lodgaard (Norway) and Carlo Trezza (Italy)
Rapporteur: Ben Rusek (USA)
The working group focused on four areas:
1. The NPT after the 2010 review conference;
2. Nuclear Weapons, the Middle East, and the proposed 2012 meeting on a Middle East Zone Free of Weapons of Mass Destruction;
3. Obstacles for further deep cuts and nuclear disarmament;
4. The intersection of nuclear power and nonproliferation.
Berlin report on Working Group 1
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs 