Nuclear Weapons
There are approximately 12,500 nuclear weapons in the world in nine countries: United States, Russia, United Kingdom, France, China, Israel, India, Pakistan and North Korea. Over 90% nuclear weapons are in the arsenals of the United States and Russia.
Explore these hubs to learn more about Nuclear Weapons and the work of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
Nuclear Justice
All those whose lives have been affected by nuclear weapons use, testing, production, exposure, etc, deserve justice. Learn more here.
Environmental Risks and Links
There are two existential threats facing the planet today with greater risk and impact than ever before- nuclear war and the climate crisis. Learn about the links and intersections that connect the two issues of nuclear weapons and the environment.
Humanitarian Effects of Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear weapons and nuclear war pose uniquely catastrophic humanitarian threats. Learn more about the humanitarian impact of nuclear weapons and why we pursue humanitarian disarmament.
Nuclear Zero Lawsuits
In 2014, the Republic of the Marshall Islands sued the nuclear-armed countries for failing to disarm. The cases were heard over the following years. Click here to learn more.
Warheads to Windmills
We are actively involved in the Warheads to Windmills Coalition, which seeks to empower local communities take action on the twin existential threats of nuclear weapons and the climate crisis.
Nuclear Testing
Over 2000 nuclear weapons “test” detonations were conducted, exposing populations around the world to dangerous levels of radiation and causing devastating destruction to habitats and communities. Learn about the different types of tests, the damage they caused, and why any more nuclear testing is unacceptable.
Treaties
Numerous international treaties seek to reduce and/or eliminate nuclear weapons. Click here to learn more.