International Development Grant
Support to the 2020 International Conference on Nuclear Security
Project Number: CA-3-P008123001
Status: Closed
Country/Region: Unknown
Regional Focus:
Maximum Contribution: $370,000.00
Start Date: October 30, 2019
End Date: June 30, 2020
Duration: 1.0 years
Project Description
This project supports the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Nuclear Security Fund which provides travel related support for participants to the 2020 International Conference on Nuclear Security.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) capacity building and sharing of best practices related to addressing nuclear and radiological security threats leading to the ability of all Member States to meet International Atomic Energy Agency international guidelines and standards; and (2) strengthened nuclear security regimes and enhanced international security.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved as of August 2020 include: (1) the International Conference on Nuclear Security was successfully held February 10 to 14 2020 in Vienna; (2) through funding from the Weapons Threat Reduction Program 71 participants (of which 21 were women) from 27 Member States in Africa Latin America the Middle East and Southeast Asia were able to participate and increase their nuclear security knowledge evaluate their progress and share information with the international community; (3) interpretation services in all six UN languages were provided during the Ministerial Segment in order to ensure all participants could fully partake in the event; and (4) the live and interactive "NuSec Talks" event promoting discussions on best practices and innovative leadership related to nuclear security issues was held.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
International Atomic Energy Agency
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs