The United Nations will convene the first ever International Meeting on Victim Assistance and Environmental Remediation on September 1, 2026. The meeting aims to address the legacy of nuclear weapons by exploring the needs and mechanisms for victim assistance and environmental remediation of UN member states affected by nuclear weapons. Sponsored by the Republics of Kazakhstan and Kiribati, two states affected by nuclear testing, the meeting is mandated by the UN resolution 79/60.
Over 2,000 nuclear explosions have been detonated worldwide, and their environmental and humanitarian consequences have transcended national borders and continue to cause harm. Support for affected communities from UN Member States is sorely needed.