🌏 Tonga has signed and ratified the #CTBT, completing universalisation of the Treaty
across the Pacific region. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, 7 July at UN Headquarters in New York, a landmark moment for 🇹🇴, for the Pacific, and for the global effort to ban nuclear test explosions. The Treaty now counts 188 States Signatories and 179 ratifying States.
https://t.co/AuWm3cA7B2
📽️ That's a wrap! In #Armenia, @DrRobFloyd met with government leaders, young diplomats, and experts committed to advancing cooperation with CTBTO. The visit highlighted Armenia’s continued support for the Treaty and progress in strengthening verification capacities. Watch the highlights:
Read #CTBTO Executive Secretary @DrRobFloyd's full statement on the recent public remarks that draw attention to ongoing concerns about nuclear weapons testing. https://t.co/v0nKe6YSAA
Honoured to have Austria's Foreign Minister, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, address the opening of #SnT2025, and find time for a brief discussion. Austria is a driving force for innovation and verification in the mission to end nuclear testing. Together, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to scientific progress, multilateralism, and a safer world for future generations.
Pleased to welcome @CTBTO ES @_RobFloyd to EU Ambassadors’ meeting
You have our support for a second term & we look forward to a smooth reappointment next month
#EU remains strongly committed to #CTBT’s universalisation EIF
Thanks to @humissionviu Amb @Dr_Ferenc_Dancs for hosting
#CTBTO International Data Centre (#IDC) analysis of signals from more than 25 stations in the International Monitoring System (#IMS) network recorded two seismic events on 5 October 2024 (IDC mb = 4.0 & 4.2) at 03:29 and 19:15 UTC. These recorded waveforms are consistent with previous earthquakes in the northern region of #Iran 🇮🇷.
During 3rd week of #CTBT#OSI Build-Up Exercise 2024 (BUE24), hosted by #Hungary 🇭🇺, high-level representatives visited the Base of Operations (BoO), where they met the participants & observed field teams performing seismic surveys & other OSI techniques in the narrowed down search zones!
BUE24 is part of the lead up to #IFE25.
📸 https://t.co/O1OOls6ZUT
Congrats and sincere thanks to all the @CTBTO team who put so much time, effort and passion into this important outreach. Our planet needs the next generation with the best science and the best scientists, to create a safe and secure world for us all. So proud of you all.
First day of Working Group A: Important to have a deep dive into the financial and administrative elements of our work. Grateful to our States Signatories for their ongoing spirit of collaboration. And a warm welcome to our new WGA Chair, Permanent Representative of the #Philippines 🇵🇭 to the United Nations (Vienna), Evangelina Lourdes.
Christopher Nolan's #Oscars nominated @OppenheimerFilm explores the creation of the atomic bomb, but it also highlights the threat that nuclear testing continues to pose to humanity.
For over 25 years #CTBTO has helped safeguard the 🌍from nuclear explosions.
Learn more about how we contribute to nuclear non-proliferation and our work to end nuclear testing:
🔗 https://t.co/LuIKjd2QCS
"We remain deeply committed to the mission of achieving a world without nuclear testing, a mission which is more important now than ever."
Read #CTBTO ES @_RobFloyd's full statement on today's decision by Russian Federation State Duma on the #CTBT.
➡️ https://t.co/54iX1VLzZg
The State Duma's decision to revoke Russia's ratification of the #CTBT goes against renewed global determination to see it enter into force. The #CTBT contributes to peace & security and is delivering benefits to humanity.
Read my full statement here➡️https://t.co/9RB5tRP9K6
The entry into force of the Partial Test Ban Treaty 60 years ago marked a significant milestone. But our mission continues: no more nuclear test explosions, anywhere, by anyone. Join us in shaping a safer future!
Please see my latest statement on developments regarding the Russian Federation's consideration of their ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty #CTBT. ➡️ https://t.co/GAwCbTlBT9
I am aware of recent media reports about the possibility of the Russian Federation revoking its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
See my full statement on this important matter here: ➡️ https://t.co/7MtghrrE3x
Grateful to the #EU for their generous voluntary contribution of over 6 million euros, which significantly supports #CTBT verification tools, offering technical assistance, and empowering the next generation of experts.
📢 Don't miss out! Applications open next week for @UN Virtual Shadowing Programme! Are you:
✅ Masters or PhD student?
✅ Interested in the work of @UN_Vienna organizations?
👉You should apply! Applications open 29 Sept until 8 Oct 2023. More details🔗 https://t.co/GNueX7CbEF
A warm welcome to the new European Union 🇪🇺 Ambassador to the international organizations in Vienna, Carl Hallergard. We're very grateful to the #EU for their strong voice & financial support of the #CTBT and consider #EU a staunch ally. I look forward to our close collaboration, Ambassador @CHallergard.
Exciting news! #Somalia 🇸🇴 has signed the #CTBT, bringing the total number of signatures to 187. When making the pledge at #SnT2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs @abshirhuruse said: "We understand this is not just a symbolic gesture but a testament to our unwavering dedication to global peace & security."
https://t.co/VGrZN4Nv6d
What fun to talk to @Youth4CTBT members who participated in the @CTBTO Research Fellowship program; the enthusiasm of these champions for ☢️ non-proliferation & disarmament is inspiring!