Erice statement

The Erice Statement is a declaration drafted in 1982 in Erice, Italy, by physicists Paul Dirac, Pyotr Kapitza, and Antonino Zichichi, addressing the responsibilities of scientists in reducing nuclear risks and promoting international cooperation for peace. Emerging during the late Cold War, the statement formed part of a broader movement of scientific activism concerned with the global dangers posed by nuclear weapons. Academic commentary has described it as a significant example of efforts by the scientific community to influence public debate and policy on nuclear disarmament and global security.