In March 2016, leaders from around the world will gather in Washington, DC to improve policies that lock down dangerous nuclear materials. They must take bold action at this summit, since it could be a long time before the next international meeting of top leaders devoted to nuclear security.
You should care about effective nuclear security whether or not you support nuclear power. While only a handful of states possess nuclear weapons, over 700 nuclear power plants and research reactors exist or are being built, and radiological materials are used in research, industry and medicine on a daily basis. Nuclear technology affects everyone every day. If it is going to exist, it needs to be as safe and secure as possible.
As global threats and challenges have multiplied in the 21st century, our attention on securing nuclear materials can make a huge difference. All of us need to take action now and make our voices heard, because our leaders need a push in the right direction.
Join the 5 Priorities movement as we push for common-sense standards for securing nuclear materials. Speak up for actions that cut through the red tape and contribute to a safer future for everyone.
Latest News
2016.02.25
Solutions for a Secure Nuclear Future
In connection with the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit (only 5 weeks away!), the Fissile Materials Working Group will be hosting a side summit for nongovernmental organizations, Solutions for a Secure Nuclear Future, on March 30-31. While in-person attendance at the SSNF summit is invitation-only, we’ll be livestreaming the March 30 proceedings—so if you can’t make […]
2016.02.11
The 2016 Nuclear Security Summit website is live!
The 2016 Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC is only seven weeks away—and now they’ve got a website. http://www.nss2016.org/ As you may have read on this site, the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit is likely to be the last of its kind—a gathering of global leaders devoted entirely to the issue of improving nuclear security. These […]
2015.11.06
Michelle Cann: Nuclear Security in Five Words
Michelle Cann of the Partnership for Global Security has written a great article about the 5 Priorities on Nuclear Security Matters, a blog from the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School: A new YouTube video, released ahead of a government planning meeting for the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit, charges […]
2015.09.29
HEU-Free: From the Caribbean to Uzbekistan
You wouldn’t think there’s a lot in common between the Caribbean and Uzbekistan. One is a balmy, breezy region of island paradises; the other is a landlocked, rugged country of deserts and mountains. But they do have one thing in common: in the last week, both demonstrated a commitment to global security by getting rid […]
2015.09.16
Botswana Ratifies CPPNM Amendment: 14* To Go
An important update on our previous post about the 2005 Amendment to the Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material: Botswana has officially ratified the amendment! That means that we need only 14* more nations to ratify the amendment (bringing the ratification number up to 2/3 of signatories), and it will go into full force. […]
2015.08.31
The Onion Explains Nuclear Non-Proliferation
This “Onion Explains Nuclear Non-Proliferation” video from The Onion made us laugh. A lot. We only wish the problems were as simple as employing a handful of really huge guys. The truth is, instead of being an issue that belongs on the History Channel, nuclear technology affects our lives every day. The materials that could […]
2015.08.24
Washington Post: We Need To Take The Dirty Bomb Threat Seriously
Sam Nunn and Andrew Bieniawski of Nuclear Threat Initiative recently wrote an important piece for the Washington Post: Unlike a nuclear weapon, a radioactive dirty bomb would not cause catastrophic levels of death and injury, but depending on its chemistry, form and location, it could leave billions of dollars in damage due to the costs of […]
2015.08.10
It’s official! 2016 NSS: March 31-April 1 in Washington, DC
It’s official! The White House has officially announced the dates and location of the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit. The summit will be held from March 31-April 1, 2016, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. The “when” and “where” are answered, but one big question remains: will the summit provide a sufficient […]
2015.07.31
The CPPNM Amendment Magic Number is now 14!
If you’ve already read about the problem of insufficient international agreements, you know that there are only a couple of agreements about how we protect nuclear materials, and one needs more international support to really work. Well, we have some big news: On Friday, July 31, the United States officially ratified the 2005 Amendment to […]
2015.07.14
The Iran Nuclear Agreement
As commentators all over the world react to the news that the negotiators in Vienna have reached an agreement with Iran on their nuclear program, we think it’s important to remember that this agreement isn’t the end of the process—particularly given that Iran is only one of many nations that potentially could have access to […]
Media
New Video: The Gap
On the eve of next week’s Nuclear Security Summit, we’re proud to present this video highlighting the gap between what needs to be done and what our leaders are doing.
Recent events have put the world’s focus back on the ongoing threat of terrorism—and with mounting evidence that groups like ISIS are trying to get radioactive materials to make a dirty bomb, it’s crucial that our leaders take full advantage of opportunities like next week’s summit to build a global nuclear security system. Experts have agreed on 5 Priorities that will close the gap.
Make your voice heard today and tell our leaders that we can’t afford for them not to take bold action at next week’s summit.
New Video: Welcome to the 21st Century
We have international standards for air travel, shipping, and even dog breeds.
So why don’t we have international standards for the most dangerous materials on earth?
It’s time for our leaders to join us in the 21st century with a comprehensive global nuclear security plan—and we’ve made it easy for them with these 5 priorities.
Please share this video with your family, friends, and colleagues to show them why we need bold and meaningful action, and how they can get involved.
And don’t forget to take a picture with the #5Priorities hashtag where you live, post it to your social networks with the #5Priorities hashtag, and send it to us.
New Video: Now Is The Time
Think nuclear security is too complicated an issue for you to get involved?
Think again. Nuclear security is as simple as 5 words:
Please share this video with your family, friends, and colleagues to show them why we need bold and meaningful action, and how they can get involved and make their voices heard.
And don’t forget to take a picture with the #5Priorities hashtag where you live, post it to your social networks with the #5Priorities hashtag, and send it to us.
CNN's Fareed Zakaria on the need for nuclear security
CNN’s Fareed Zakaria is the latest media figure to discuss the need for global cooperation and global agreements on nuclear security, with this segment from his show, Fareed Zakaria GPS. Citing research from FMWG (the coalition sponsoring the 5 Priorities), he makes the case for a comprehensive global nuclear security regime—the very kind that the 5 Priorities were designed to put in place.
Experts promote the 5 Priorities
At a recent meeting of the Fissile Materials Working Group (FMWG), an international coalition of nuclear experts, members showed their support for the 5 Priorities with this picture on the balcony overlooking Washington, DC.
Join them and show your support for the 5 Priorities by taking your own picture with the #5Priorities hashtag! Tag us (@FMWG) or upload your photo, and we might feature it on the website!