Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation @AusArmsControl

Vanessa Wood (she/her) leads Australia’s international advocacy on arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament. Canberra, Australia Joined February 2020

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Ambassador Clare Walsh 🇦🇺 🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN_GVA

a week ago

Australia 🇦🇺, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 & @UNIDIR co-hosted a #CCM13MSP side event on transparency reporting, highlighting synergies across arms control instruments, sharing lessons learned, and promoting practical tools to strengthen reporting outcomes. Our paper: bit.ly/3K9UXwG

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Ian Biggs @AusAmbVIE

6 days ago

🇦🇺 is honoured to be elected as Chair of the @iaeaorg Board of Governors for 2025-2026, on behalf of the South East Asia and the Pacific regional group. 🇦🇺 will work constructively, fairly, and professionally with all parties.

IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ @iaeaorg

a week ago

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Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation @AusArmsControl

2 weeks ago

The Australian Sanctions Office recently released an advisory note to help business and individuals comply with Australian sanctions laws and reduce proliferation financing risk. A strong step in countering WMD and protecting Australia’s financial system. dfat.gov.au/sites/default/…

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Permanent Mission of Thailand in Geneva @ThaimissionGVA

2 weeks ago

#Thailand 🇹🇭 & @AustraliaUN_GVA delighted to co-host a working breakfast on the 25th anniversary of #UNSCR1325 with @UNIDIR. The exchanges reminded us that advancing #WPS agenda needs a whole-of-government approach as well as regional & int cooperation.

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Ambassador Clare Walsh 🇦🇺 🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN_GVA

2 weeks ago

This morning, Australia 🇦🇺 and Thailand 🇹🇭, with @UNIDIR, marked 25 years of #UNSCR1325 on Women, Peace & Security #WPS. Today’s conversation reminded us how vital women’s leadership is to peace, security and disarmament.

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Ambassador Clare Walsh 🇦🇺 🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN_GVA

2 weeks ago

Today at @ISUCCM #13MSP, we commended the dedication of mine action partners and operators globally. Australia 🇦🇺 calls on all States not yet party to join the Convention on #ClusterMunitions without delay. @ODA_Geneva @theGICHD #disarmament

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Ambassador Clare Walsh 🇦🇺 🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN_GVA

3 weeks ago

Improvised explosive devices cause indiscriminate harm, threatening lives and hindering development. Aust's expert at #CCWUN this week marked 10 years of the @UN 1C resolution on countering IED threats, which Australia 🇦🇺 leads with France 🇫🇷 and Nigeria🇳🇬. @AusArmsControl #APII

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Ambassador Clare Walsh 🇦🇺 🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN_GVA

3 weeks ago

Cluster munitions cause unacceptable harm across the globe. Australia 🇦🇺 congratulates #Vanuatu 🇻🇺 on joining the Convention on Cluster Munitions. A strong step toward a safer, more humane world free from the devastating impact of cluster munitions.

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Ambassador Clare Walsh 🇦🇺 🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN_GVA

3 weeks ago

#UXOs pose an ongoing threat across the Pacific. AIFFP presented this week at #CCWUN on its partnership with Nauru 🇳🇷 clearing UXOs. Australian 🇦🇺 support helps clear remnants of war and restore safety. #PacificPartnerships #ProtocolV

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Ambassador Clare Walsh 🇦🇺 🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN_GVA

3 weeks ago

Australia delivered a statement on behalf of 🇦🇺🇨🇦🇩🇰🇪🇪🇩🇪🇵🇱🇵🇹🇸🇪🇸🇬🇬🇧 supporting continued progress at last week’s Group of Governmental Experts meeting on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems. We advocate for respect of #IHL in the development and use of #LAWS.

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Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation @AusArmsControl

a month ago

Pursuant to adoption of this resolution, 🇦🇺 pleased to submit views on the risks & opportunities of AI in the military domain. Governance, control measures and procedures to ensure the responsible use of military AI require concerted global efforts. tinyurl.com/4fsn5fst

Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 @DutchMFA

11 months ago

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Ambassador Clare Walsh 🇦🇺 🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN_GVA

a month ago

I delivered Australia’s opening statement at the #ArmsTradeTreaty Conference of States Parties. Australia is a longstanding member of the #ATT, which supports international peace and security by helping prevent the illicit diversion and transfer of arms. @ATTSecretariat

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GICHD @theGICHD

a month ago

🇦🇺Today @TPrivitelli welcomed Amb. Walsh @AustraliaUN_GVA. They discussed regional cooperation & recent milestones, incl. our Pacific regional explosive ordnance risk reduction workshop +IMSMA Core launch in 🇸🇧. Grateful to @dfat for their strong support! gichd.org/supporting-the…

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Ambassador Clare Walsh 🇦🇺 🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN_GVA

a month ago

Celebrating 40 years of the #AustraliaGroup and our global efforts to prevent the spread of biological and chemical weapons. Our common control lists help countries align export controls to prevent the misuse of chemical & biological materials. Here's to continued cooperation!

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CSDR @CSDR_India

2 months ago

Honored to host Vanessa Wood, Ambassador of Australia for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation @AusArmsControl, for a discussion with CSDR & other experts @rakeshnms @MohanCRaja @HappymonJacob @dperi84 @dhamugaddam VAdm Anil Chopra (retd), on global nuclear stability,…

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Nick McCaffrey @AusDHCIndia

2 months ago

🤝🇮🇳🇦🇺India & Australia held the 7th round of their Dialogue on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation & Export Controls in New Delhi. A productive exchange reaffirming our shared commitment to global security & deepening bilateral cooperation on arms control challenges. @AusArmsControl

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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 @dfat

2 months ago

Today marks 80 years since the only time nuclear weapons have been used in war. The devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki serves as an eternal reminder that we must make every effort to avoid these weapons being used or tested again.

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Josh Wilson @Josh4Freo

2 months ago

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Senator Penny Wong @SenatorWong

2 months ago

This week we mark 80 years since the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were devastated by the first and only use of nuclear weapons in war. We honour those who lost their lives, and stand with the survivors and families who continue to bear the legacy of unimaginable suffering.

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Ambassador Clare Walsh 🇦🇺 🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN_GVA

2 months ago

Australia 🇦🇺 is working with @UN Members States at the #OEWG on Preventing an Arms Race in Outer Space #PAROS to keep outer space safe & secure. We encouraged states to focus on the spectrum of threats & solutions, and to foster dialogue, transparency, and cooperation.