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ONN and Partners High-Level Dialogue on Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones for Nuclear Risk Reduction

On 3 June 2026, Open Nuclear Network (ONN), in partnership with Global Neighbours and the Vienna School of International Studies, convened diplomats, policymakers, experts, students and civil society representatives in Vienna to discuss the role of Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones (NWFZs) in strengthening regional and global security.

June 08,2026

ONN at 2026 NPT Review Conference: Advancing the Mission of Nuclear Risk Reduction

At the 2026 NPT Review Conference, Open Nuclear Network advanced evidence-based dialogue on nuclear risk reduction by both convening its own side events and contributing expertise to partner-led discussions on non-proliferation, disinformation, emerging technologies, arms control, and the future of the NPT.

June 01,2026

Shaping the Conversation: ONN at the 2026 NPT Review Conference

ONN contributes across the NPT RevCon with events on DPRK analysis, forecasting, disinformation and emerging technologies, alongside partner discussions shaping the future of nuclear governance and risk reduction. Check out all the events with Open Nuclear Network.

April 27,2026

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June 08, 2026

ONN and Partners High-Level Dialogue on Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones for Nuclear Risk Reduction

Beyond the RevCon: Leveraging Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones for Risk Reduction

June 01, 2026

ONN at 2026 NPT Review Conference: Advancing the Mission of Nuclear Risk Reduction

May 21, 2026

Event: Beyond the RevCon: Leveraging Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones for Risk Reduction

Register for this high-level post-RevCon discussion marking the 20th anniversary of the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone and exploring the role of NWFZs in advancing trust, stability, and nuclear risk reduction.

April 27, 2026

Shaping the Conversation: ONN at the 2026 NPT Review Conference

April 26, 2026

NPT Side Event: Assessing North Korea's Developing Nuclear Programme hosted by the Korea Society

The Korea Society hosts an NPT side event with ONN’s Sarah Laderman, exploring DPRK nuclear developments, including fuel cycle, weaponisation and how open-source methods deepen understanding of an opaque programme.

April 26, 2026

NPT Side Event: Back to the Futures: Actionable Foresight for a Strong NPT in 2030

This interactive policy exercise brings together diplomats and analysts to think ahead - not about breakdowns, but breakthroughs. By forecasting risks and backcasting desirable futures, the session seeks to clarify where cooperative action can make lasting impact before 2030. Join our breakout on Ma...

April 24, 2026

NPT Side Event: Open-Source Assessments of the DPRK’s Nuclear Programme

Open-source experts present new findings on the DPRK’s nuclear programme, exploring verification implications, future negotiations, and how innovative methodologies can strengthen non-proliferation efforts in an evolving global security landscape.

April 24, 2026

NPT Side Event: Radiological & Nuclear Disinformation: Implications for the NPT & Multilateral Nuclear Governance

This NPT side event examines how radiological and nuclear disinformation impacts trust, crisis communication and decision-making, offering insights to help states respond to challenges across the treaty’s three pillars.

April 07, 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. Ap...

March 30, 2026

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 V...

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.