The 1999 JNC International Forum on the peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy Summary

Mochiji, Toshiro; ; Tazaki, Makiko

JNC TN1200 99-002, 44 Pages, 1999/03

JNC-TN1200-99-002.pdf:3.7MB

The 1999 JNC International Forum on the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy the Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Nuclear Non-Proliferation Technology, a continuation of the annual International Forum on Nuclear Non-proliferation sponsored by its predecessor organization PNC (Power Reactor and Nuclear Fuel Development Corporation), was held February 22-23, 1999 in Tokyo, Japan. About 380 people from government, industry, and academia involved in nuclear technology and issues attended the forum. A distinguished group of speakers participated in the forum sessions including highly respected technology and policy experts from France, Russia, and the United States. Session themes were: (1) Advanced Nuclear Technology for Peaceful Purposes and Nuclear Non-Proliferation, (2) Transparency Improvements in Nuclear Technology through the Disposition of Excess Nuclear Weapons Plutonium. This document provides a record of speeches and discussion which have no written documentation and summarizes presented papers as appropriate. Full papers prepared by the presenters can be found in The Proceedings of the 1999 JNC International Forum on the Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy.

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PNC TN1100 98-004, 24 Pages, 1998/03

PNC-TN1100-98-004.pdf:1.08MB

no abstracts in English

A Study to define and categorize the essential elements for the denuclearization

Nakanishi, Hiroaki

no journal, , 

This paper investigates the essential elements derived from a case study that examined denuclearization carried out in the past in several countries like South Africa, to clearly explain the actual definition of denuclearization. Specifically, the case study was based on a research conducted by examining denuclearization-related official documents such as agreements, protocols, declarations, statements, national laws, and concluded resolutions and reports which were enacted and published by the respective Governments and international organizations. As a result of this activity, the relevant essential elements were defined and categorized. Through this study, measures to physically remove nuclear weapons and programs from these countries were defined and categorized into the following two elements: firstly, the disablement, dismantling, disposal, removal, freezing of nuclear weapons, programs, and activities; and secondly, the assurance to prohibit nuclear explosive tests. In addition, in terms of scientific and technical aspects of the denuclearization process, it also identified that the prohibition of the re-acquisition of nuclear weapons and programs could be a third essential element of denuclearization. Lastly, this study recommended measures to address concerns for the scientists, engineers, technical staffs who were involved in the country's nuclear weapons program, and the country's know-how on the manufacturing of nuclear weapons, including illegal procurement routes of nuclear weapon-related components. The following necessary actions are recommended: first, the measures preventing such technology outflow (e.g. re-employment of relevant individuals and export control); second, the application and implementation of the IAEA safeguards; third, the capacity-building support activities for the implementation of IAEA safeguards and strengthening the country's nuclear security; and fourth, the establishment of a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the region.