Request the Secretary-General to continue to update Member States on new and emerging technologies through the report of the Secretary-General on current developments in science and technology and their potential impact on international security and disarmament efforts.

UN entity lead: Office for Disarmament Affairs

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Milestone 1 | Deadline 20 August 2025

The 2025 report of the Secretary-General on ¡°Current developments in science and technology and their potential impacts on international security and disarmament efforts¡± is prepared by ODA and issued by 20 August 2025 as .

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Milestone 2 | Deadline 31 August 2026

The 2026 report of the Secretary-General on ¡°Current developments in science and technology and their potential impacts on international security and disarmament efforts¡± is prepared and issued by ODA.

Science and technology contribute to human development and prosperity and are key enablers of efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. At the same time, they may also present risks to our collective efforts to maintain international peace and security.

This action supports States by informing of the latest scientific and technological developments with a view to seizing opportunities, while also tackling potential risks.

Member States will consider the report as part of the eightieth session of the First Committee of the General Assembly in October 2025.