PONI Conference Spring 2012
British Embassy Washington
Ministry of Defence
The United Kingdom Efforts on Global Nuclear Threat Reduction PONI Summer Conference 27th - 28th June 2012 Craig Andrew British Embassy, Washington D.C.
Global Nuclear Threat Reduction Ministry of Defence
British Embassy Washington
• As long as nuclear weapons exist they will always be a threat to global security • A successful attack would be catastrophic with farreaching human, economic, political and environmental consequences
• Being a nuclear weapons state, the UK has the responsibility to make sure that this does not happen • Together with our allies we aim to make sure that the secrets of these weapons stay safe and out of the hands of terrorists
Counter Proliferation Strategy 2012-2015 Ministry of Defence
British Embassy Washington
Objectives 1. 2. 3.
Denying access to nuclear materials and expertise by terrorists; Preventing acquisition by states of nuclear materials and expertise, along with their means of delivery; Supporting, strengthening and extending the rules-based international system of counter proliferation treaties, regimes and organisations that underpins global security and prosperity.
Focus • •
• •
States which may have vulnerabilities in the security of their nuclear information and materials; States which may have the capability or intent to develop nuclear weapons; States which may actively or inadvertently supply or transit nuclear weapons or material; Partners and multilateral organisations with whom we can affect change, including the UN, G8, NATO and the EU.
Ministry of Defence
Global Threat Reduction Programme (GTRP)
British Embassy Washington
• A major part of the UK’s contribution to global nuclear security • Delivers the UK’s contribution to the G8 Global Partnership against the spread of weapons and materials of mass destruction (committed up to $750 million)
• From 2002 - 2012 majority of efforts have been focused on the former Soviet Union – Cold War legacy projects under the Global Partnership • Programmes now focus on improving the security of fissile materials, in line with UK priorities
GTRP - Current Programme Ministry of Defence
British Embassy Washington
Current UK Global Threat Reduction Nuclear and Radiological Security Programmes include:
• Physical Protection projects in Russia and the former Soviet Union • Centralised store for Highly Active Spent Sources in Ukraine (with EU) • Collaboration with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Office of Nuclear Security, including nuclear security best practice workshop • Cooperation with US DOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) programmes
US / UK Cooperation Ministry of Defence
British Embassy Washington
• Recently announced new $3.5 million contribution to NNSA’s Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI)
• This new funding is to support: – Nuclear and radiological security work in Uzbekistan – Radiological security upgrades in Belarus – Radiological security training programs for Afghanistan
• To date, £26 million provided to NNSA to help fun nonproliferation efforts around the world (of which $13.2 million to US GTRI)
International Initiatives Ministry of Defence
British Embassy Washington
There are a range of conventions and treaties on the security of nuclear material and counter proliferation that the UK contributes: – – – –
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Nuclear Security Summit International Convention on the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) – Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) – Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) – Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) and 2005 Amendment
– Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)
Information Security Ministry of Defence
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Nuclear Information Security is a top UK Priority
•
This means preventing non-state actors from obtaining any information, knowledge or expertise needed to acquire nuclear material, turn it into a device, transport and deploy it
•
The UK hopes to increase information security by encouraging nations to support and collaborate with the IAEA, other key international organisations and partner nations in an effort to: – – – –
–
Enhance cyber security measures Develop national procedures and guidance Raise awareness by engaging with and training staff Ensure nuclear industry staff are vetted to a high standard Protect against the ‘insider threat’
British Embassy Washington
Additional Activities Ministry of Defence
British Embassy Washington
• Have the capability to diagnose, render safe, characterise and dispose of a nuclear threat device • UK opening new Nuclear Forensics Laboratory which will contribute towards the ability to: www.ornl.gov/info/ornlreview/v44_1_11
– Recover traditional forensics evidence from radiologically contaminated items – Identify unique chemical and physical ‘fingerprints’ – Rule out use of UK material – Trace the source of nuclear and radiological materials – Encourage states to keep effective control over their nuclear materials
Forward Look Ministry of Defence
British Embassy Washington
• Disrupt proliferation networks through helping others to enforce sanctions and export regimes more rigorously • Encourage more binding international agreements • Continue collaboration efforts on physical nuclear security projects • Encourage nations to develop and strengthen nuclear information security • Continue to fund and support international initiatives on global treat reduction projects • Promote the peaceful uses of nuclear energy
Ministry of Defence
The United Kingdom Efforts on Global Nuclear Threat Reduction PONI Summer Conference 27th - 28th June 2012 Craig Andrew British Embassy, Washington D.C.
Global Nuclear Threat Reduction Ministry of Defence
British Embassy Washington
• As long as nuclear weapons exist they will always be a threat to global security • A successful attack would be catastrophic with farreaching human, economic, political and environmental consequences
• Being a nuclear weapons state, the UK has the responsibility to make sure that this does not happen • Together with our allies we aim to make sure that the secrets of these weapons stay safe and out of the hands of terrorists
Counter Proliferation Strategy 2012-2015 Ministry of Defence
British Embassy Washington
Objectives 1. 2. 3.
Denying access to nuclear materials and expertise by terrorists; Preventing acquisition by states of nuclear materials and expertise, along with their means of delivery; Supporting, strengthening and extending the rules-based international system of counter proliferation treaties, regimes and organisations that underpins global security and prosperity.
Focus • •
• •
States which may have vulnerabilities in the security of their nuclear information and materials; States which may have the capability or intent to develop nuclear weapons; States which may actively or inadvertently supply or transit nuclear weapons or material; Partners and multilateral organisations with whom we can affect change, including the UN, G8, NATO and the EU.
Ministry of Defence
Global Threat Reduction Programme (GTRP)
British Embassy Washington
• A major part of the UK’s contribution to global nuclear security • Delivers the UK’s contribution to the G8 Global Partnership against the spread of weapons and materials of mass destruction (committed up to $750 million)
• From 2002 - 2012 majority of efforts have been focused on the former Soviet Union – Cold War legacy projects under the Global Partnership • Programmes now focus on improving the security of fissile materials, in line with UK priorities
GTRP - Current Programme Ministry of Defence
British Embassy Washington
Current UK Global Threat Reduction Nuclear and Radiological Security Programmes include:
• Physical Protection projects in Russia and the former Soviet Union • Centralised store for Highly Active Spent Sources in Ukraine (with EU) • Collaboration with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Office of Nuclear Security, including nuclear security best practice workshop • Cooperation with US DOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) programmes
US / UK Cooperation Ministry of Defence
British Embassy Washington
• Recently announced new $3.5 million contribution to NNSA’s Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI)
• This new funding is to support: – Nuclear and radiological security work in Uzbekistan – Radiological security upgrades in Belarus – Radiological security training programs for Afghanistan
• To date, £26 million provided to NNSA to help fun nonproliferation efforts around the world (of which $13.2 million to US GTRI)
International Initiatives Ministry of Defence
British Embassy Washington
There are a range of conventions and treaties on the security of nuclear material and counter proliferation that the UK contributes: – – – –
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Nuclear Security Summit International Convention on the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) – Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) – Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) – Convention on Physical Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) and 2005 Amendment
– Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)
Information Security Ministry of Defence
•
Nuclear Information Security is a top UK Priority
•
This means preventing non-state actors from obtaining any information, knowledge or expertise needed to acquire nuclear material, turn it into a device, transport and deploy it
•
The UK hopes to increase information security by encouraging nations to support and collaborate with the IAEA, other key international organisations and partner nations in an effort to: – – – –
–
Enhance cyber security measures Develop national procedures and guidance Raise awareness by engaging with and training staff Ensure nuclear industry staff are vetted to a high standard Protect against the ‘insider threat’
British Embassy Washington
Additional Activities Ministry of Defence
British Embassy Washington
• Have the capability to diagnose, render safe, characterise and dispose of a nuclear threat device • UK opening new Nuclear Forensics Laboratory which will contribute towards the ability to: www.ornl.gov/info/ornlreview/v44_1_11
– Recover traditional forensics evidence from radiologically contaminated items – Identify unique chemical and physical ‘fingerprints’ – Rule out use of UK material – Trace the source of nuclear and radiological materials – Encourage states to keep effective control over their nuclear materials
Forward Look Ministry of Defence
British Embassy Washington
• Disrupt proliferation networks through helping others to enforce sanctions and export regimes more rigorously • Encourage more binding international agreements • Continue collaboration efforts on physical nuclear security projects • Encourage nations to develop and strengthen nuclear information security • Continue to fund and support international initiatives on global treat reduction projects • Promote the peaceful uses of nuclear energy
