Glossary

Provides a definition of verification-related concepts used in arms control and disarmament discussions.

Illustrates the range of methods, procedures, and technologies applied in verification regimes to assess compliance.

Overview

Background information on the treaty and its current status.

Objectives and Definitions

Describes what are the objectives of the treaty.

Data Exchanges, Declarations, or Notifications

Specifies types of information to be provided by the Parties, such as baseline data, notifications, and updates.

Inspections or Investigations

Details inspection types included in the treaty (routine, challenge, elimination) and describes methods, procedures, and technologies where relevant.

Monitoring Measures

Outlines monitoring mechanisms such as National Technical Means (NTMs), tags, seals, and cameras.

Consultative Mechanisms

Identifies bodies responsible for addressing compliance concerns and dispute resolution.

Describes organizations supporting treaty implementation, their mandate, and their role in verification.

Meeting of States Parties

Formal gatherings of States Parties to a treaty, convened periodically to review implementation, address compliance concerns, and adopt decisions or recommendations.

Technical Bodies

Technical bodies are specialized institutions tasked with technical/operational and scientific aspects of treaty implementation.

Consultative Commissions

Consultative commissions are treaty-established bodies designated to facilitate dialogue, clarify concerns, and resolve compliance issues.

Ad Hoc Bodies

Ad hoc bodies are temporary mechanisms created to address specific issues typically not covered by existing structures, they are disbanded once their mandate is fulfilled.