The UN General Assembly marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests this week with urgent calls for disarmament, as global conflicts and mistrust fuel fears of a new arms race. 💣✋
‘A Moral Necessity’
UN disarmament chief Izumi Nakamitsu warned that banning nuclear tests isn’t just technical—it’s a ‘moral and strategic necessity’ in today’s divided world. With trust between nations at historic lows, she stressed that halting explosive tests could prevent catastrophic escalation.
From Cold War Chaos to Progress
Robert Floyd of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization revealed shocking stats: during the Cold War, nuclear tests occurred ‘once a week’ on average. But since the 1996 test-ban treaty, fewer than a dozen tests have been recorded—a win for science and diplomacy. 🔬🌐
Nuclear Tech for Good
IAEA’s Vivian Okeke highlighted peaceful uses of nuclear science, from curing cancer to fighting hunger. ‘It’s essential this tech stays safe,’ she said, balancing innovation with caution. ⚛️💡
The day, established in 2009, reminds us that ending nuclear tests is key to a safer future. Will global leaders listen? 🌍✨
