International Cooperation for Enhancing Nuclear Safety, Security, Safeguards and Non-proliferation : Proceedings of the XIX Edoardo Amaldi Conference, Accademia Nazionale Dei Lincei, Rome, Italy, March 30-31, 2015

This book, comprising contributions presented at the XIX Edoardo Amaldi Conference, examines important aspects of international cooperation aimed at enhancing nuclear safety, security, safeguards (the ℓ́ℓ3Sℓ́ℓ), and non-proliferation, thereby assisting in the development and maintenance of the verification regime and progress toward a nuclear weapon-free world. The Conference served as a forum where eminent scientists, diplomats, and policymakers could compare national perspectives and update international collaborations. The book opens by addressing the political, institutional, and legal dimensions of the 3S and non-proliferation; current challenges are discussed and attempts made to identify possible solutions and future improvements. Subsequent sections consider scientific developments that can contribute to increased effectiveness in the implementation of international regimes, particularly in critical areas, technology foresight, and the ongoing evaluation of current capabilities. The closing sections discuss scientific and technical challenges to the effective implementation of the 3S approach and the role of international cooperation and scientific community actions in leading the world toward peace and security This book, comprising contributions presented at the XIX Edoardo Amaldi Conference, examines important aspects of international cooperation aimed at enhancing nuclear safety, security, safeguards (the ĺl3Sĺl), and non-proliferation, thereby assisting in the development and maintenance of the verification regime and progress toward a nuclear weapon-free world. The Conference served as a forum where eminent scientists, diplomats, and policymakers could compare national perspectives and update international collaborations. The book opens by addressing the political, institutional, and legal dimensions of the 3S and non-proliferation; current challenges are discussed and attempts made to identify possible solutions and future improvements. Subsequent sections consider scientific developments that can contribute to increased effectiveness in the implementation of international regimes, particularly in critical areas, technology foresight, and the ongoing evaluation of current capabilities. The closing sections discuss scientific and technical challenges to the effective implementation of the 3S approach and the role of international cooperation and scientific community actions in leading the world toward peace and security Front Matter....Pages i-xxiv Perspectives on Nuclear Safety and Security....Pages 1-14 Nuclear Safeguards and Non-proliferation....Pages 15-30 Scientific Community Actions to Shape National Perspectives Towards a Better Synergy Between Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards....Pages 31-60 Scientific Community Actions to Shape National Perspectives Towards Nuclear Security Current and Future Challenges....Pages 61-75 Scientific Community Actions to Shape Enhanced Nuclear Safeguards and Non-proliferation Policies....Pages 77-88 Scientific and Technical Challenges to the Effective Implementation of the “3S” (Safety, Security and Safeguards) Approach....Pages 89-106 Role of International Cooperation and Scientific Community Actions for Enhancing Nuclear Safety, Security, Safeguards and Non-proliferation....Pages 107-118 Back Matter....Pages 119-125 This open access book examines key aspects of international cooperation to enhance nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and nonproliferation, thereby assisting in development and maintenance of the verification regime and fostering progress toward a nuclear weapon-free world. Current challenges are discussed and attempts made to identify possible solutions and future improvements, considering scientific developments that have the potential to increase the effectiveness of implementation of international regimes, particularly in critical areas, technology foresight, and the ongoing evaluation of current capabilities.