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ICONS Overview
The ICONS conferences, hosted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at 3- to 4-year intervals, are the highest-level forum for inter-governmental engagement on nuclear security. The United States will be sending a robust delegation to this year’s ICONS, as well as hosting multiple side events and expositions.
The U.S. Delegation at ICONS
While at ICONS, the U.S. delegation aims to highlight domestic achievements in nuclear security, and hopes to see further intergovernmental activity and collaboration regarding nuclear security, as well as the adoption of a forward leaning Ministerial Declaration that highlights the central role that the IAEA plays in nuclear security.
A/CPPNM at ICONS
The Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) and its Amendment (A/CPPNM) establish binding international legal obligations for Parties to secure nuclear material. At the 2024 ICONS, the U.S. delegation hopes for discussions about preparing for the 2027 A/CPPNM Review Conference.
Nuclear Industry Involvement at ICONS
Nuclear industry is on the front line of nuclear security implementation and its role will be especially important if nuclear energy expands in coming decades to help combat climate change and meet other sustainable development goals.
Emerging Technology at ICONS
ICONS 2024 will provide an ideal forum for discussion on how expand countries’ ability to harness nuclear energy in a way that is safe and secure, even when using advanced nuclear and other technologies.
