Disarmament
Arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation contributes to maintaining international peace and security, protecting civilians, building trust among States and promoting sustainable development. In general terms, it consists of a web of treaties and conventions that ban or regulate certain types of weapons that are considered inhumane. Most notably, weapons of mass destructions (i.e., Nuclear, Chemical and Biological). The system, which contributes to strategic stability and security, has gradually developed and is considered part of the post-World War II security system.
In recent years, the international community has been faced with a global security landscape marked by heightened tensions and complex geopolitical challenges. The international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation system is under pressure. At the same time, there is a need to ensure that the system is able to keep up with the rapid technological development.
Geneva is a centre of international disarmament diplomacy, supporting the system of international control, regulations and confidence-building measures that contribute to regulating the development, production, use, storage and spread of weapons. In Geneva, the themes being discussed and negotiated vary from nuclear disarmament, biological weapons, landmines, cluster munitions, security in outer space and matters relating to emerging technologies and cyber.
Upholding international law remains a key priority for Denmark, and maintaining the structures that have contributed to peace and stability is key. Through its engagement in important disarmament fora, Denmark contributes to this goal. Denmark is a State Party to all the central conventions being discussed in Geneva, including the Biological Weapons Convention, the Anti-Personnel Landmine Convention, the Convention on Cluster Munitions, the Arms Trade Treaty and the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons.
In recent years, the international community has been faced with a global security landscape marked by heightened tensions and complex geopolitical challenges. The international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation system is under pressure. At the same time, there is a need to ensure that the system is able to keep up with the rapid technological development.
Geneva is a centre of international disarmament diplomacy, supporting the system of international control, regulations and confidence-building measures that contribute to regulating the development, production, use, storage and spread of weapons. In Geneva, the themes being discussed and negotiated vary from nuclear disarmament, biological weapons, landmines, cluster munitions, security in outer space and matters relating to emerging technologies and cyber.
Upholding international law remains a key priority for Denmark, and maintaining the structures that have contributed to peace and stability is key. Through its engagement in important disarmament fora, Denmark contributes to this goal. Denmark is a State Party to all the central conventions being discussed in Geneva, including the Biological Weapons Convention, the Anti-Personnel Landmine Convention, the Convention on Cluster Munitions, the Arms Trade Treaty and the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons.