PNND is a program of the Global Security Institute, which also hosts the Bi-partisan Security Group.
PNND was established by the Middle Powers Initiative, a joint program of the following eight member organisations:
- Albert Schweitzer Institute (Nobel Peace Laureate)
- Global Security Institute
- International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms
- International Network of Engineers and Scientists for Global Responsibility
- International Peace Bureau (Nobel Peace Laureate)
- International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (Nobel Peace Laureate)
- Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
- Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
PNND has its headquarters in the Basel Peace Office, which was established by PNND, MPI, GSI and the other following member organisations:
- Basel Stadt Canton
- swisspeace
- University of Basel Seminar fur Soziologie
- World Future Council
PNND has joint programs and initiatives with other organisations and networks including;
- Abolition 2000
- Arms Control Association
- the ATOM Project
- Inter-Parliamentary Union
- Mayors for Peace
- Parliamentarians for Conflict Prevention
- Parliamentary Forum on Small Arms and Light Weapons
- Peace Boat (See PNND/Peace Boat Memorandum of Cooperation)
- PragueVision Institute for Sustainable Security
- Universal Models for Peace