NPT "PrepCom" Sessions

After the entry into force of the NPT in 1970, every five years, Parties to the Treaty meet to review its implementation. Before the Review Conferences, Preparatory Committee (or "PrepCom") meetings are held.

Leading up to 2020 NPT Review Conference

Webinar co-organized by UNODA and IAEA “The Tenth NPT Review Conference: IAEA Safeguards in the 21st Century”

Webinar co-organized by UNODA and IAEA “The Tenth NPT Review Conference: Peaceful Applications of Nuclear Technology and the Sustainable Development Goals”

First Session of Preparatory Committee, 2 May-12 May 2017, Vienna, Austria:

PrepCom2017, Background Information, Statements, Documents, UN

IAEA side events in the margins of the PrepCom2017

“The IAEA and the SDGs: how nuclear technology is contributing to human well-being”

Wednesday, 3 May 2017, from 13.45 to 14.45, Board Room A (M-building).

“21st century safeguards: challenges and opportunities”

Thursday, 4 May 2017, from 13.45 to 14.45, Board Room A (M-building).

“Computer security as a component of a national nuclear security regime”

Monday, 8 May 2017, from 13.30 to 14.30, M-plenary.

“The IAEA support for human capacity building”

Tuesday, 9 May 2017, from 13.30 to 14.30, M-plenary.

“Trends, activities and priorities in Nuclear Safety”

Wednesday, 10 May 2017, from 13.30 to 14.30, M-plenary.

Leading up to 2015 NPT Review Conference

The 2015 NPT Review Conference was held at the United Nations Headquaters in New York, USA.

IAEA Events in the margins of the 2015 NPT Review Conference

The IAEA organized the following events in the margins of the 2015 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non‑Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) which took place from 27 April to 22 May 2015 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York:

High level event on peaceful uses of nuclear technology: How the Atom Benefits Life

Monday, 27 April 2015, from 13.15 in the Trusteeship Council Chamber of the United Nations Headquarters. IAEA Director General and high level government officials will attend the event.

Event on Nuclear Security

Wednesday, 29 April 2015, from 13.30 to 14.30 in the CR-D of the United Nations Headquarters.

Event on Nuclear Safety

Friday, 1 May 2015, from 13.30 to 14.30 in the CR-D of the United Nations Headquarters.

Event on Safeguards

Friday, 8 May 2015, from 13.30 to 14.30 in the ECOSOC Chamber of the United Nations Headquarters.

In addition to the above mentioned events, the IAEA will have an exhibition from 27 April to 22 May 2015 in the United Nations Headquarters.

Third Session of Preparatory Committee, 28 April-9 May 2014, New York, USA:

• PrepCom2014, Background Information, Statements, Documents, UN
• 2014 NPT Preparatory Committee, RCW

Second Session of Preparatory Committee, 22 April-3 May 2013, Geneva, Switzerland:

• PrepCom2013, Background Information, Statements, Documents, UN
• Chairman's Factual Summary, RCW, 2 May 2013 [pdf]
• 2013 NPT Preparatory Committee, RCW

First Session of Preparatory Committee, 30 April-11 May 2012, Vienna, Austria:

• PrepCom2012, Background Information, Statements, Documents, UN
• 2012 NPT Preparatory Committee, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF)
• Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Meeting Ends in Vienna, 14 May 2012
• Preparatory Committee for 2015 Review Conference of Parties to Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Held Constructive Deliberations During Its First Session, Press Release, UNIS, 11 May 2012
• Chairman's Factual Summary, RCW, 10 May 2012 [pdf]
• Preparatory Committee for 2015 NPT Review Conference Held Constructive Deliberations During Its First Session, Media Advisory, 11 May 2012, UNIS
• Statement at Preparatory Committee for 2015 Review Conference, by Rafael Grossi, 30 April 2012
• Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Meeting Held in Vienna, 27 April 2012
• Preparatory Committee for 2015 NPT Review Conference, Media Advisory, UNIS, 25 April 2012

Leading up to 2010 NPT Review Conference

The 2010 NPT Review Conference was held from 3 to 28 May 2010 at the United Nations Headquaters in New York, USA.

Third Session of Preparatory Committee, 4-15 May 2009, New York, USA:

• PrepCom2009, Background Information, Statements, Documents, UN

Second Session of Preparatory Committee, 28 April-9 May 2008, Geneva, Switzerland:

• PrepCom2008, Background Information, Statements, Documents, UN
• IAEA Statement NPT PrepCom, by Vilmos Cserveny, 28 April 2008

First Session of Preparatory Committee: 30 April-11 May 2007, Vienna, Austria:

• PrepCom2007, Background Information, Statements, Documents, UN
• IAEA Statement NPT PrepCom, by Vilmos Cserveny, 1 May 2007
• Laying the Groundwork for 2010 NPT Review Conference, 30 April 2007

Leading up to 2005 NPT Review Conference

The 2005 NPT Review Conference was held from 2 to 27 May 2005 at the United Nations Headquaters in New York, USA.

Third Session of Preparatory Committee: 26 April-7 May 2004, UN Headquarters, New York, USA:

• PrepCom2004, Background Information, Statements, Documents, UN
• IAEA Statement NPT PrepCom, by Vilmos Cserveny, 26 April 2004 [pdf]

Second Session of Preparatory Committee, 28 April-9 May 2003, Geneva, Switzerland:

• PrepCom2003, Background Information, Statements, Documents, UN
• Run-Up Meeting to 2005 NPT Review Conference, 28 April 2003
• IAEA Statement NPT PrepCom, 29 April 2003 [pdf]

First Session of Preparatory Committee, 8-19 April 2002, UN Headquarters, New York, USA:

• PrepCom2002, Background Information, Statements, Documents, UN
• IAEA Statement NPT PrepCom, 9 April 2002 [pdf]

Leading up to 2000 NPT Review Conference

The 2000 NPT Review Conference was held from 24 April to 19 May 2000 at the United Nations Headquaters in New York, USA.

Third Session of Preparatory Committee: 10-21 May 1999, UN Headquarters, New York, USA:

• PrepCom1999, Background Information, Statements, Documents, UN

Second Session of Preparatory Committee, 27 April-8 May 1998, Geneva, Switzerland:

• PrepCom1998, Background Information, Statements, Documents, UN

First Session of Preparatory Committee, 7-18 April 1997, UN Headquarters, New York, USA:

• PrepCom1997, Background Information, Statements, Documents, UN