A/CPPNM at ICONS 2024
International Nuclear Security Forum Director Christina McAllister and Samantha Neakrase of the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration discuss what ICONS is, why it’s important, and U.S. delegation goals. The discussion covers the future of the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and its Amendment, the role of nuclear industry in nuclear security, and how emerging technology and cyber threats remain at the forefront of the U.S. delegation’s agenda.
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.