Introduction

Greetings from the Director

Thank you for your understanding and support for the activities of the Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Security (ISCN).

In 2005, when JAEA was established through the merger of JAERI and JNC, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Science and Technology Center (NPSTC) was newly established to contribute to the improvement of nuclear material management technology and strengthening of international nuclear nonproliferation regime by bringing together the technologies and knowledge of the two organizations. Subsequently, in April 2010, at the Nuclear Security Summit held in the United States, the Japanese government announced the establishment of a support center within JAEA to strengthen nuclear security in the Asian region. In response, the ISCN was established in December 2010. Since then, incorporating the functions of the NPSTC, the ISCN has evolved into a comprehensive research and development, and human resource development support organization for nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security.

Aiming for "a world without nuclear weapons and nuclear terrorism," ISCN is actively working to further strengthen nuclear nonproliferation, improve nuclear security, and support denuclearization by effectively utilizing the technologies and expertise of JAEA, while deepening cooperation with the international community.

Through this ISCN website, we will endeavor to disseminate information on ISCN's initiatives and international trends of nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security.

We would appreciate your understanding and support for ISCN and hope that you will use this website to deepen your understanding on nuclear nonproliferation, nuclear security, and denuclearization.

2023 April

Director, Integrated Support Center for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Security

Masato Hori

Business Summary

With the aim of achieving a world free of nuclear weapons and nuclear terrorism, we are engaged in technology development, policy research and capacity building support in the fields of nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear security, and support for the international verification system for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).

Technology Development

Aiming to develop technologies that can be used in international organizations such as the IAEA and in the nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security fields of various countries, we set themes and goals based on domestic and international issues and needs, and implement them in cooperation with research institutes in Japan, the United States, and Europe. We are developing a variety of fundamental technologies that will contribute to safeguards and proliferation resistance for future nuclear fuel cycle facilities, as well as technologies necessary to enhance nuclear security, such as nuclear forensics and nuclear material detection.

Contribution to International verification regime for CTBT

With regard to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), we have been operating the CTBT International Monitoring Facilities for radionuclides in Japan as stipulated in the treaty protocol. We also have operated the National data center for analysis and evaluation of monitoring data, and develop related verification technologies, thereby contributing to international nuclear nonproliferation.

Human Capacity Building Support

In order to support the development of human resources in the fields of nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security in Asian countries, we have engaged in developing human capacity building through a variety of training courses, seminars, and workshops as well as enlightening the importance of ensuring nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security, while developing technical training curricula and enhancing training facilities.

Policy Research

Based on international trends in nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security, we conduct policy research based on technical knowledge. In addition to compiling a database of collected information, ISCN disseminates information such as the ISCN Newsletter, which contains topics and domestic and international trends related to nuclear nonproliferation and nuclear security.

Promote understanding

For deepen understanding of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Nuclear Security, we report and share our achievements at conferences, hold international forums, and disseminate information through the JAEA website, as well as introduce Japan's and JAEA's efforts for these fields.

Organizational Structure

Cooperation with the Outside

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