North Korean Safeguards Crisis
Warns about unresolved verification issues involving the DPRK.
Role range: 1981-1997
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Hans Blix Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow Hans Blix through 213 dated historical records for Sweden.
Hans Blix, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1994
Basic Radiation Safety Standards Approved
The IAEA Board approves international Basic Safety Standards for protection against ionizing radiation.
Role range: 1981-1997
Convention on Nuclear Safety Opened
The Convention on Nuclear Safety opens for signature following international negotiation under IAEA auspices.
Role range: 1981-1997
Convention on Nuclear Safety
Welcomes the opening for signature of the Convention on Nuclear Safety after years of international work intensified by Chernobyl.
Role range: 1981-1997
1995
NPT Indefinite Extension
Leads the IAEA during indefinite extension of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Role range: 1981-1997
Non-Proliferation Treaty Review
The decision preserves the treaty framework supporting IAEA safeguards.
Role range: 1981-1997
Programme 93 Plus 2 Part One Endorsed
The Board endorses safeguards strengthening measures that can be implemented under existing legal authority.
Role range: 1981-1997
Safeguards Clean Laboratory Completed
A clean laboratory is completed at Seibersdorf for analysis of environmental samples used in strengthened safeguards.
Role range: 1981-1997
1996
Routine Safeguards Environmental Sampling
The IAEA begins routine environmental sampling at declared nuclear facilities as a strengthened safeguards measure.
Role range: 1981-1997
Chernobyl Decade Review
Marks a decade since Chernobyl as the IAEA reviews improvements in nuclear safety, emergency notification and international cooperation.
Role range: 1981-1997
Fortieth IAEA General Conference Address
Addresses the IAEA's fortieth General Conference on safeguards, nuclear safety, technical cooperation and the need for efficient international institutions.
Role range: 1981-1997
Convention on Nuclear Safety Enters Force
The Convention on Nuclear Safety enters into force, strengthening the international nuclear safety framework.
Role range: 1981-1997
1997
Declines Further IAEA Reappointment
Confirms that he will not seek another term as Director General when his current IAEA mandate ends later in the year.
Role range: 1981-1997
Model Additional Protocol
Leads the IAEA when the Board approves the Model Additional Protocol.
Role range: 1981-1997
Safeguards Access Strengthened
The new safeguards instrument expands access to information and locations.
Role range: 1981-1997
Final IAEA Director General Term Ends
Concludes sixteen years as IAEA Director General after overseeing major changes in safeguards, nuclear safety and international verification.
Role range: 1981-1997
1998
UNMOVIC
UNMOVIC supervises the destruction of a small number of empty chemical rocket warheads, 50 liters of mustard gas that had been declared by Iraq and sealed by UNSCOM in 1998
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
UNMOVIC supervises the destruction of a small number of empty chemical rocket warheads, 50 liters of mustard gas that had been declared by Iraq and sealed by UNSCOM in 1998
2000
Annan Recommends Hans Blix
The nomination follows Security Council consultations on inspection leadership.
Role range: 2000-2003
UNMOVIC Nomination
Kofi Annan recommends Blix as Executive Chairman of UNMOVIC.
Role range: 2000-2003
Security Council Approval
The Security Council approves Blix's appointment.
Role range: 2000-2003
UNMOVIC Chairman Approved
He is asked to take up UNMOVIC responsibilities promptly.
Role range: 2000-2003
Executive Chairman Takes Office
Begins building the new Iraq inspection organization.
Role range: 2000-2003
UNMOVIC Duties Begin
Takes up his duties as Executive Chairman of UNMOVIC.
Role range: 2000-2003
Commissioners Appointed
Consults as sixteen UNMOVIC Commissioners are appointed.
Role range: 2000-2003
UNMOVIC College Established
The College provides advice and guidance to the Executive Chairman.
Role range: 2000-2003
Organizational Plan Submitted
Submits the organizational plan for UNMOVIC.
Role range: 2000-2003
UNMOVIC Structure Proposed
Defines structures for inspection, analysis, training and verification.
Role range: 2000-2003
Organizational Plan Approved
Receives Security Council approval for UNMOVIC's organizational plan.
Role range: 2000-2003
Security Council Endorses Structure
The Commission proceeds with recruitment and operational preparations.
Role range: 2000-2003
First Commissioners Session
Chairs the first session of the UNMOVIC College of Commissioners.
Role range: 2000-2003
UNMOVIC College Meeting
Commissioners review preparations for renewed Iraq monitoring.
Role range: 2000-2003
Second Commissioners Session
Chairs the second meeting of UNMOVIC Commissioners.
Role range: 2000-2003
UNMOVIC College Review
The College reviews recruitment, training and inspection readiness.
Role range: 2000-2003
Third Commissioners Session
Chairs the third session of the UNMOVIC College.
Role range: 2000-2003
UNMOVIC College Review
Commissioners assess preparations while Iraq remains closed to inspections.
Role range: 2000-2003
United Nations
Appointed Head of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission
Role range: 2000-2003
2001
Fourth Commissioners Session
Chairs the fourth session of UNMOVIC Commissioners.
Role range: 2000-2003
UNMOVIC College Meeting
Inspection planning continues despite the absence of access to Iraq.
Role range: 2000-2003
Fifth Commissioners Session
Chairs the fifth session of the UNMOVIC College.
Role range: 2000-2003
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