Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs in Pugwash, Nova Scotia in 1957. The theme of the conference is "Confronting New Nuclear Dangers." The conference agenda will focus on strengthening the nuclear test ban and combating terrorism. The Astana conference working groups include: Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs The Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs is an international organization that brings together scholars and public figures to work toward reducing the danger of armed conflict and to seek solutions to global security threats. It was founded in 1957 by Joseph Rotblat and Bertrand Russell in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, Canada, following the release of the
The Iclif Leadership and Governance Centre development pipeline. Summits and Conferences (LESA) Since 2013, Iclif has organised an annual summit called the Leadership Energy Summit Asia (LESA). The summit features invited international and local speakers, who address the growing need to develop and understand sources of leadership energy in order for contemporary leaders to face today’s most pressing challenges. Iclif Leadership Energy Awards Each year during the LESA Conference, Iclif recognises individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership energy. The Iclif Leadership Energy Awards (ILEA) honour “Leadership Energy Champions”, everyday people who have demonstrated immeasurable perseverance and fortitude in overcoming adversity while pursuing their purpose of betterment.