The Main Committees draft documents - Week 2 NPT Rev. Con.

Week 2 focused on the framing and ultimate draft document release of the three main committees. Main Committee I is focused on disarmament. Main Committee II is focused on nuclear non-proliferation and regional issues. Main Committee III's focus is on the peaceful use of nuclear technology - nuclear energy.

With this release, the real work of the NPT Rev. Con. begins. Now the delegations will begin the negotiations on each draft that will result in the final document to be released on May 28th providing there is acceptance by all parties. This will involve agreements, tradeoffs and compromise.

In this process, the hope is that the final result is substantial and with defined goals, timelines and the sense of urgency required in dealing with our nuclear future and its legacy to future generations. What is accomplished this month will determine our future. "The means are the ends in the making."

This NPT Rev. Con. has the opportunity and necessity to lead by example. Those of us in the NGO community and civil society have a responsibility to remain vigilant in our review and response to their efforts.

The Main Committees and their drafts can be viewed at the following links:

Main Committee I - Nuclear Disarmament

Main Committee II - Nuclear Proliferation and Regional Issues

Main Committee III - Peaceful use of nuclear technology - nuclear energy