The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) in partnership with the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) are holding four free workshops on nuclear weapons issues in February 2010 in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Sydney.
The New Clear Exchange workshop will be a dynamic mix of information and discussion about nuclear weapons issues. We hope to excite lively discussions with ICAN partners and other NGOs on how nuclear disarmament is interconnected with the issues of climate change, aid and development, domestic nuclear issues and social justice. We will provide contemporary and easy to understand information and resources on:
* Current nuclear weapons capabilities and national and international efforts towards disarmament
* The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (in the lead up to the 2010 Review Conference at the UN in May)
* The Model Nuclear Weapons Convention (developed by NGOs internationally)
* The United Nations Treaty System and how NGOs work within the system
Who?
The workshops are specifically targeted for environment non-government organisations, aid and development organisations, church groups, unions and international studies students and academics, as well as those already involved in nuclear issues in Australia and globally.Each forum will have limited spaces and we would appreciate it if you or a representative from your organization would take part in one of the workshops.
When ?
The New Clear Exchange workshops are scheduled to run from 10am – 5pm on the days below.
* Melbourne Monday 15 February 2010
* Perth Thursday 18 February 2010
* Adelaide Tuesday 23 February 2010
* Sydney Friday 26 February 2010
You can download the registration brouche here. Stay tuned through the ICAN website or through our New Clear Exchange blog and you will be kept you updated on venues, agenda and other information in the coming weeks. If you would like to take part in one of these workshops, or have any other inquiries, please email mihiri(at)icanw.org
