Sustained Dialogue on Peaceful Uses

The Sustained Dialogue on Peaceful Uses aims to expand the conversation on peaceful uses of nuclear science and identify opportunities for using nuclear technology in pursuit of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a participant-driven approach, the program brings together diverse stakeholders including national policy makers, the private sector, and the broader international development community. Dialogue among these diverse international organizations and their members fosters new relationships so that, as a global community, we can find ways for nuclear science and technology to most effectively serve our shared interest of sustainable development while identifying and addressing barriers to access. 

We are focusing efforts on nine SDGs where nuclear science is currently poised to make a direct contribution, with an initial focus on its use to address development challenges related to food, water, health, and the environment. By creating a cooperative and engaging environment, the Sustained Dialogue aims to cultivate greater awareness of where nuclear technologies deliver the greatest impact.

Workshop on Pan-African Water Resource Monitoring and Data Sharing with Nuclear Science and Technology

This workshop will take place January 14 - 16, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco, and feature discussions on priorities and challenges in sustainable water resource management in Africa. Organized by CRDF Global, in partnership with Morocco’s National Centre for Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology (CNESTEN), this workshop will focus on developing pan-African collaborations to utilize isotope hydrology for the monitoring and management of water resources. The workshop will include a series of presentations and group discussions on topics such as water resource challenges, perspectives and needs in Africa, water resource management using nuclear and isotopic techniques, data collection and analysis as well as best practices around sustainable laboratory management and equipment maintenance. Participants are encouraged to participate in these discussions to identify collaborations that could help improve progress towards UN SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).

For any questions about this program or workshop, please reach out to the implementation team sdpu@crdfglobal.org.