Mainau Declaration

The Mainau Declaration comprises three impactful socio-political appeals made by Nobel laureates at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

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Originating on Mainau Island, these declarations were first voiced in 1955 during a gathering of distinguished scientists

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Prompted by the destructive power of nuclear weapons, the first declaration was a strong appeal against their use

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Initiated by Max Born and Otto Hahn, the appeal quickly gained support, expanding from 18 to 52 Nobel laureates within a year

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This plea urged nations worldwide to renounce force as a last resort and halt nuclear arms production

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Following declarations in 2015 and 2024 continued advocating for critical global issues like climate change and disarmament

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Mainau Declaration

Nobel Laureates' Plea for Peace

The Mainau Declaration comprises three impactful socio-political appeals made by Nobel laureates at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings

What is the Mainau Declaration?

Originating on Mainau Island, these declarations were first voiced in 1955 during a gathering of distinguished scientists

Origin of the Declarations

Prompted by the destructive power of nuclear weapons, the first declaration was a strong appeal against their use

The First Declaration, 1955

Initiated by Max Born and Otto Hahn, the appeal quickly gained support, expanding from 18 to 52 Nobel laureates within a year

Significance of the First Appeal

This plea urged nations worldwide to renounce force as a last resort and halt nuclear arms production

Impact on Global Policy

Following declarations in 2015 and 2024 continued advocating for critical global issues like climate change and disarmament

Subsequent Declarations

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