MPI’s Strategy Consultations, often held at the United Nations and other prominent locations, are designed to strengthen the treaties that protect humanity from the further spread of nuclear dangers by providing a secluded, off-the-record environment for diplomats and policy makers to come to a deeper understanding of one another’s positions before returning to the formal negotiating table. Past Strategy Consultations:
• September 28-29, 2006 - Ottawa, Canada
Third Meeting of The Article VI Forum: “Responding to the Challenges to the NPT”
Held for NGOs, representatives from the UN and other international agencies, and diplomats. Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C.
• March 2-3, 2006 - The Hague, The Netherlands
Second Meeting of The Article VI Forum Consultation – “Gaining Confidence in Nuclear Disarmament Steps”
Held for high-level representatives of 21 states.
Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C.
• October 3, 2005 - United Nations, New York
Inaugural "Article VI Forum"
Held for high-level representatives from 28 states, as well as representatives from NGOs and the UN.
Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C.
• January 26-28, 2005 - The Carter Center, Atlanta
"Atlanta Consultation II: On the Future of the NPT"
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter hosted a consultation of diplomats and government officials at The Carter Center. The Consultation sought to preserve and strengthen the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) which President Carter said "was deeply wounded and whose very life is threatened."
• April 26, 2004- United Nations, New York
"Ensuring Full Implementation of the Non-Proliferation Treaty."
Attended by 30 governments and 40 NGO representatives.
Chair: Dr. Randy Rydell, Senior Political Affairs Officer in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs at the United Nations.
Keynote speaker Marian Hobbs, New Zealand's Minister for Disarmament.
• February 26-27, 2004 - Ottawa, Canada
“Building bridges: The Non-Proliferation Treaty and Canada’s Nuclear Weapons Policies”
Chair: Douglas Roche, O.C.
• April 25, 2003 - United Nations, Geneva
"Advancing the NPT 13 Practical Steps"
Chair: Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell, former Prime Minister, Canada
Held for delegates at the United Nations during the 2003 Preparatory Committee for the 2005 Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
• October 3, 2002 - United Nations, New York
"Priorities for Preserving the NPT"
Chair: Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell, former Prime Minister, Canada
Held for delegates at the United Nations during the 2002 meeting of the First Committee of the General Assembly.
• April 3, 2002 - United Nations, New York
"Nuclear Disarmament and Human Security: Ending the Conflict"
Chair: Jonathan Granoff
Held for delegates at the United Nations during the 2002 Preparatory Committee for the 2005 Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
• April 30-May 2, 2001 - United Nations, New York
"Towards NPT 2005: An Action Plan for the 13 Steps"
Representatives of 16 governments and 30 NGO leaders attending.
• October 17, 2000 - United Nations, New York
"NPT 2000 Review Follow-Up"
For 30 government and NGO representatives.
• July 20-23, 2000 - Pugwash, Nova Scotia
"The Pugwash Consultation"
A planning meeting for MPI, and other NGO and UN representatives.
• January 26-27, 2000 - Carter Center, Atlanta
"Atlanta Consultation"
Chair: Jonathan Granoff
Co-Host: President Jimmy Carter
For 45 international leaders co-sponsored by the Carter Center, with the participation of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.
• October 14, 1999 - United Nations, New York
"New Perspectives on Nuclear Disarmament"
Organized and facilitated by MPI for 40 government representatives and 20 NGO delegates.
• February 25-27, 1999 - Rockefeller Foundation, New York
Organized and facilitated by MPI for 10 government representatives and 46 NGO delegates. |
