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.
From 19-21 April 2017, a Pugwash delegation visited Astana, Kazakhstan, to finalize the arrangements for the 62nd Pugwash International Conference to be held in August 2017. Prof Paolo Cotta-Ramusino, Secretary General of Pugwash, met with Chairman of the Kazakhstan Senate, Mr Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, and Deputy Foreign Minister Yerzhan Ashikbayev, as well as planning staff from the Senate and Foreign Ministry.
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs 