ATOMS FOR PEACE
Atoms for Peace is a not-for-profit, non-governmental association (N.G.O.),
whose articles are registered in Paris.
49, rue Lauriston, 75116 Paris, France

FORWORD

“The atomic age has moved forward at such a pace that every citizen of the world should have some comprehension, at least in comparative terms, of the extent of this development, of the utmost significance to every one of us. Clearly, if the peoples of the world are to conduct an intelligent search for peace, they must be armed with the significant facts of today's existence.”

“Atoms for Peace”, D. Eisenhower, 8th December 1953

The development of nuclear power in the years following the IInd World War has been no less than remarkable. These accomplishments helped nations deal with a number of challenges, including energy crises and fears about growing dependence on foreign energy resources, an increased awareness of the problem of global warming, and, more recently, worries over the diversion of nuclear materials to terrorists. These same concerns were shared internationally.

A number of countries count on nuclear power to meet a large percentage of their electricity and water requirements, thus contributing to reducing the burden on fossil fuels and their environmental impact. Much of the future growth of nuclear power is earmarked for the developing countries, where economic and population growth challenges are the greatest

The question arises as to what will be the mission of the atom for the next fifty years? The peaceful use of the atom has already been established, and a new theme is needed, recognizing that any move forward must continue to incorporate this original goal. Atoms for Peace stems from the realization that the world will face unprecedented challenges over the next fifty years to supply clean, sustainable water and electricity to support economic and population growth that will test our available resources. Nuclear energy, as an industry, should take this opportunity to point out the many advancements of nuclear power and other peaceful uses of the atom that have taken place over the past fifty years. Atoms for Peace should use this as an opportunity to highlight the potential role of the atom for Sustainable Peace.