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.
A message to participants of the 60th Pugwash Conference from UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was read out by Dr. Virginia Gamba, Director, UN Office of Disarmament Affairs (Argentina) at the Simons Symposium, 1 November 2013.
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs 