Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) is an international organization established to promote and implement the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). This treaty aims to ban all nuclear explosions, thereby contributing to global nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. The CTBTO monitors compliance through a global network of sensors that detect nuclear tests.
The organization was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. It plays a crucial role in fostering international cooperation and ensuring that countries adhere to the treaty's provisions. Although the CTBT has not yet entered into force, the CTBTO continues to work towards its goals and enhance global security.