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ONN Completes Multi-year VERTIC-led Project on Open-Source Assessments of the DPRK’s Nuclear Programme

Last month, ONN completed its analytical contributions to the Open-Source Assessments of the DPRK’s Nuclear Programme project led by VERTIC in partnership with CNS and RUSI and funded by Global Affairs Canada. The project, running since 2019, culminated on 26 March 2026 with a launch event held in Vienna to present high-level findings on the DPRK’s nuclear fuel cycle and weaponisation capabilities to subject matter experts and Vienna-based diplomats.

March 30,2026

Consortium to Reduce Nuclear Dangers Invites Applications to Address Today’s Nuclear Risks

The Consortium to Reduce Nuclear Dangers has opened its second call for proposals, offering grants from $50,000 to $1,000,000 for innovative, action-oriented projects. Consortium welcomes submissions from think tanks, researchers and NGOs with a credible path toward reducing global nuclear risks. Apply by 29 May 2026, to secure funding for your high-impact work.

April 07,2026

Webinar Recap - Escalation in the Middle East: Are Nuclear Risks Rising?

ONN Webinar recap: Escalation in the Middle East – Are Nuclear Risks Rising? Watch our discussion on what recent regional escalation could mean for nuclear risks.

March 09,2026

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April 07, 2026

Consortium to Reduce Nuclear Dangers Invites Applications to Address Today’s Nuclear Risks

March 30, 2026

ONN Completes Multi-year VERTIC-led Project on Open-Source Assessments of the DPRK’s Nuclear Programme

March 28, 2026

VERTIC and ONN Present Multi-Year Project Findings on the DPRK’s Nuclear Programme

On 26 March 2026, a project launch event was held in Vienna to present high-level findings on the DPRK’s nuclear fuel cycle and weaponisation capabilities to subject matter experts and diplomats.

March 26, 2026

ONN Convened Expert Workshop on Evaluating and Mitigating Environmental Risks Associated with the DPRK’s Nuclear Programme

ONN convened experts in Vienna to assess environmental and safety risks linked to North Korea’s nuclear activities, exploring vulnerabilities across the fuel cycle and impacts of climate factors. Through scenario exercises and technical discussions, participants identified key uncertainties, refined...

March 09, 2026

Webinar Recap - Escalation in the Middle East: Are Nuclear Risks Rising?

ONN Webinar recap: Escalation in the Middle East – Are Nuclear Risks Rising? Watch our discussion on what recent regional escalation could mean for nuclear risks.

March 04, 2026

Webinar - Escalation in the Middle East: Are Nuclear Risks Rising?

ONN Webinar: Escalation in the Middle East – Are Nuclear Risks Rising? Join us on 9 March, 17:00 CET for a discussion on what recent regional escalation could mean for nuclear risks.

February 24, 2026

ONN Engages Parliamentarians at OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Winter Meeting in Vienna

For the third consecutive year, ONN participated in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Winter Meeting in Vienna, engaging parliamentarians across the OSCE region and advancing discussions on nuclear risk reduction at a time of heightened geopolitical instability.

January 26, 2026

ONN Participates in UNA-UK Event Commemorating 80 Years of the UN

ONN participated in a UNA-UK event in London marking 80 years since the first UN General Assembly. The programme included opening remarks by UN leadership and panel discussions on peace, security and justice, bringing together high-profile guests, UK and UN leaders, civil society and the next genera...

January 20, 2026

ONN at ISODARCO’s 60th Anniversary: Forecasting Nuclear Risks in 2026

ONN marked ISODARCO’s 60th anniversary by contributing to this year’s programme with interactive methods and expert insights. Kseniia Pirnavskaia facilitated a forward-looking forecasting exercise on nuclear risk dynamics in 2026, while Advisory Council member Laura Rockwood delivered a lecture on t...

December 19, 2025

ONN Hosted Annual Christmas Reception

Open Nuclear Network closed the year with its annual Christmas reception, bringing together the Vienna nuclear policy community.

December 15, 2025

ONN Welcomes Professor Michiru Nishida to ONN Advisory Council

ONN welcomes Professor Michiru Nishida to the ONN Advisory Council. A leading expert in nuclear arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, Professor Nishida brings decades of experience as a scholar and former Japanese diplomat, strengthening ONN’s engagement with Asia-Pacific perspectives on ...

December 05, 2025

ONN–Diplomatic Academy Vienna Dialogue: What Can We Still Agree On When It Comes to Nuclear Governance?

As 2026 approaches, a pivotal year for global nuclear governance, ONN and the Diplomatic Academy Vienna convened diplomats, experts and students to ask what common ground still exists. The discussion explored rising nuclear risks, the role of science in rebuilding trust and the small but meaningful ...

November 24, 2025

ONN, VERTIC and APLN host two-day workshop in Seoul

ONN and the Verification Research, Training and Information Centre (VERTIC), in partnership with the Asia-Pacific Leadership Network (APLN), hosted at a two-day workshop on Open-Source Assessments of the DPRK’s Nuclear Programme in Seoul on 17-18 November 2025.

ONN VERTIC APLN Seoul Workshop Participants

November 18, 2025

2026 – The Year of the Nuclear Review: What Can We Agree On?

In a year of pivotal nuclear milestones, ONN and the Vienna School of International Studies bring together policymakers and experts to seek shared principles. This dialogue examines practical steps to strengthen global nuclear governance.

November 02, 2025

ONN at the 2025 International Press Institute World Congress and Media Innovation Festival

ONN experts Sarah Laderman, Elin Bergner and Nikita Degtyarev shared practical insights on nuclear OSINT at the 2025 International Press Institute World Congress.

October 30, 2025

Navigating Nuclear Risks on the Korean Peninsula: A Conversation with Professor Moon Chung-in

ONN, VCDNP and Global Neighbours hosted a seminar headlined by ONN Advisory Council Member Professor Moon Chung-in, who offered a detailed assessment of nuclear risks on the Korean Peninsula. Fellow Advisory Council Member Laura Rockwood contributed opening remarks on behalf of ONN.

October 28, 2025

ONN at the Stanley Center Accelerator Symposium

At the Stanley Center Accelerator Symposium, ONN’s Elin Bergner organised a panel, while Nikita Degtyarev spoke on several panels.

October 20, 2025

ONN at the UNGA First Committee & Youth4Disarmament Forum

ONN joined key disarmament discussions at the UNGA First Committee meeting in New York this October, contributing youth leadership, expert insights and a strong civil society voice. From moderating high-level panels to delivering statements at the UN First Committee, our team helped shape global con...