United Nations Conference for the Promotion of International Co-Operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 40 United Nations Conference for the Promotion of International Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, published in 1988.

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9 documents · 1982–1988

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
1988	A/RES/42/24	United Nations Conference for the Promotion of International Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy	840	–
1987	A/RES/41/212	United Nations Conference for the Promotion of International Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy resolutions	273	–
1987	A/RES/41/212[B]	United Nations Conference for the Promotion of International Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy resolutions	—	–
1987	A/RES/41/212[A]	United Nations Conference for the Promotion of International Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy resolutions	—	–
1986	A/RES/40/95	United Nations Conference for the Promotion of International Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy	506	–

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8 subjects

Conferences Development International Cooperation Languages Nuclear Energy Nuclear Safety Programme Planning Publications

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5 operative paragraphs

Reaffirming the purpose and objectives of the Unitcd Nations Conference for the Promotion of Intcrnational Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy as spelt out in its resolution 32/50 of 8 Oecember 1977,

Recalling the provisions of its resolutions 33/4 of 2 November 1978, 34/63 of29 November 1979, 35/112 of

13 December 1984, 40/95 of 12 December 1985 and 41/212 A and B of 11 December 1986,

Bearing in mind the importance and potential of nuclear energy for economic and social development, especially in the developing countries,

Noting with appreciation the extensive and active involvement of the International Atomic Energy Agency in promoting the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes in accordance with articles II and III of its statute, and, in particular, recent measures taken to strengthen international co-operation in nuclear safety and radiological protection, including the adoption of the Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident and the Convention on Assistance in the Case of a Nuclear Accident or Radiological Emergency, 18

Convinced that close and effective international cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy in a climate of confidence is essential for the full realization ofthe fundamental twin objectives of ensuring that nuclear technology is not misused in any way and that its benefits are made available in a safe and secure manner,

Recalling that the United Nations Conference for the Promotion of International Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses ofNuclear Energy, held at Geneva from 23 March to l O April 1987, provided a global forum under the auspices of the United Nations to consider specifically ali relevant concerns on the role of nuclear power and of applications of nuclear techniques in such fields as food and agriculture, health and medicine, hydrology, industry, and scientific and technological research for economic and social development,

Having considered the report of the Conference,79 l. Takes note of the report of the United Nations Conference for the Promotion of International Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, which mainly states that:

(a) The Conference recognized that nuclear energy could contribute to economic and social development and to the well-being of man y countríes, and urged that international peaceful nuclear co-operation should be enhanced and broadened;

(b) Extensive efforts were made by the Conference to reach agreement on "principies universally acceptable for international co-operation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and appropriate ways and means for the promotion of such co-operation, as envisaged in General Assembly resolution 32/50, and in accordance with mutually acceptable considerations of non-proliferation", but while

reaffirming that these matters were of importance and of major concern, the Conference was unable to reach agreement on them;

(e) The Conference expressed the hope that its active and comprehensive exchange of views would lead to a better appreciation of respective positions on these matters and to further mutual understanding, and it also considered that the International Atomic Energy Agency and other international organizations might benefit from these exchanges;

The Conference considered that the technical re- (d) ports presented and the discussions that took place during the Conference on the role of nuclear power and of other peaceful applications of nuclear energy for economic and social development could be used in planning national programmes for development, use and safety of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes;

(e) The Conference agreed that the technical reports referred to in subparagraph (d) above should be made widely available and requested the Secretary-General to consider their publication within existing financia! resources;

Believes that the Conference has served a useful purpose in examining the role of nuclear energy in economic and social development, and the complex problems in the promotion of international co-operation in this vital field;

Recognizes that the technical reports presented at the Conference could be used in planning programmes for development, use and safety of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and authorizes their publication in the official languages of the United Nations within existing financia! resources, and requests that arrangements be made to make them widely available;

Requests the International Atomic Energy Agency, as the central organization for peaceful nuclear cooperation, to continue its efforts, in close collaboration with the concerned specialized agencies and other relevant organizations ofthe United Nations system, with the specific aim of strengthening and broadening international co-operation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy for economic and social development;

Urges ali States to co-operate fully in support of ali efforts aimed at fostering international co-operation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy for economic and social development;

Requests the Director General of the lnternational Atomic Energy Agency, in the annual reports of the Agency, to continue to report on the progress made in the promotion of international co-operation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy for economic and social development, especially in the developing countries.

UNITEO NATIONS TRUST FUND FOR SüUTH AFRICA 77 Resolution 217 A (111)

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79 Report of che United Nations Conference for the Promotion of lnternational Co-operation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, Geneva. 23 March-10 April 1987 (A/CONF.108/7).

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