The 2023 International Forum on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Security
“Toward a sustainable society through the peaceful use of nuclear energy and a world without nuclear weapons”
The Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security (ISCN) of Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) holds an annual International Forum on Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Non-proliferation and Nuclear Security starts at 13:15, Thursday, 14 December 2023 (JST). In this forum, ISCN introduces Japan's effort towards nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear security through JAEA, as well as enhances understanding about various issues and policies concerning the peaceful use of nuclear energy and nuclear non-proliferation, and nuclear security. We look forward to your participation.
Date & Time
13:15-16:50, Thursday, 14 December 2023 (JST)
※Doors open Venue 12:45
Format
Hybrid in-person / online (Zoom Webinar)
Venue
IINO Conference Center, Room A
https://www.iino.co.jp/hall/en/access/
Language
English and Japanese simultaneous translation
Theme
“Toward a sustainable society through the peaceful use of nuclear energy and a world without nuclear weapons”
This year's Forum will discuss the peaceful use of nuclear energy to realize energy security and a decarbonized society under the difficult international circumstances surrounding nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security. The forum will also discuss the strengthening of nuclear non-proliferation, which is indispensable for realizing a world without nuclear weapons, and the direction of response that the international community and Japan should take.
Program
- Opening remarks (13:15〜13:20)
- Mr. KOGUCHI Masanori, President of JAEA
- Keynote presentations I (13:20〜13:40)
- “The Communiqué of the G7 Hiroshima Summit and the G7 Leaders' Hiroshima Vision for Strengthening Nuclear disarmament and Nuclear Non-proliferation”
- Ms. HAYASHI Mitsuko, Ambassador, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Science Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Keynote presentations II (13:40〜14:00)
- “Challenges arising from the invasion of Ukraine and a path forward for the peaceful use of nuclear energy”
- Mr. C.S. Eliot KANG, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, U.S. Department of State
- Keynote presentations III (14:00〜14:20)
- “ISCN's Mission and Efforts”
- Mr. HORI Masato, Director of ISCN, JAEA
- break (14:20〜14:35)
- Panel Discussion (14:35〜16:45)
- “Toward a sustainable society through the peaceful use of nuclear energy and a world without nuclear weapons”
- Restore and strengthen confidence in the NPT regime.
- Measures to Ensure 3S
- Closing remarks (16:45〜16:50)
- Mr. FUNAKI Kentaro, Executive Director of JAEA
Panelists
- Mr. SATO Heigo, Professor, Takushoku University / Vice President, The Institute of World Studies (IWS) (Moderator)
- Mr. YOKOTA Naobumi, Director, Non-Proliferation, Science and Nuclear Energy Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
- Mr. Michael FARNITANO, Head of the IAEA's Regional Office in Tokyo
- Mr. TOSAKI Hirofumi, Director of the Center for Disarmament, Science and Technology, Japan Institute of International Affairs
“Restoring and strengthening confidence in the NPT regime” - Mr. TSUKADA Haruki, College of Asia Pacific Studies, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
“Towards restoring and strengthening confidence in the NPT regime -Takeaways from the Student Session-” - Ms. INOUE Naoko, Deputy Director of ISCN/JAEA
Importance of confidence-building and transparency improvement in international and regional society
Contact
- <The Secretariate of the International Forum>
- Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security (ISCN)
- Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)
- TEL: 029-282-0495
- E-mail: iscn-forum@jaea.go.jp