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Servicing the Biological Weapons Convention, supporting its implementation and promoting the peaceful uses of biology. Based in at

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Joined August 2010
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    Sep 21

    It’s ! Weapons of mass destruction ☢☣🧪 & the accumulation and illicit trade of small arms and light weapons pose a continuous threat to 🌎 security. Learn more about the work towards a peaceful world 🕊 from our online 👩‍💻👇👇

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    Sep 17

    Our regional coordinator for , , delivered remarks about the importance of the BWC and the strengthening of and at the launching of a new assistance Project for States by

    Today we hosted a briefing on our new sponsored assistance project for states. Thanks to for his opening remarks and to experts from , and
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  3. Sep 17

    Many thanks for taking the time to join us and thanks to for supporting this new project.

    Pleasure to open this project for states focussing on national implementation and CBMs. Benefits for national, regional and global health and security!
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  4. Sep 16

    Today we hosted a briefing on our new sponsored assistance project for states. Thanks to for his opening remarks and to experts from , and

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    Sep 15

    On 17-18 August, and the hosted an online workshop on the Biological Weapons Convention and its Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) for Sudanese gov’t entities 🇸🇩. READ 👉

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    Sep 13

    "MX5 on institutional strengthening: a summary of the proceedings" 2-page briefing on the fifth and final Biological Weapons Convention Meeting of Experts for this series now posted to

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    Sep 10

    Covid-19 is spurring calls to revamp the biological weapons convention. The pandemic has served as a test case for outbreak response that the counter-bioterrorism community has been following closely.

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    Sep 10

    On Aug 17, in celebration of International , and were joined by young global scientists for discussions on building regional bridges for global biosecurity. READ👉

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    Sep 7

    The are an urgent call for action by the global community to address environmental sustainability and economic prosperity. iGEMers, it's your responsibility to use your innovative capacities to find responsible solutions that help meet the SDGs.

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    Sep 7

    Collaboration and pragmatism among States needed to build capacity & preparedness to prevent and deter any future biological threat. 🇸🇪 Sweden strong supporter of the norm against use of biological weapons and the

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    Sep 3

    At the 2 of the Meeting of Experts the Delegation of stressed on the need for structured S&T review mechanism to bolster the Convention, encouraging scientific progress, while constraining the potential misuse of science

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    Sep 3

    At the , underlines that biological risk management is important at a national and international level for the identification of biological risks and the resulting threats

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    Sep 8

    The 1st Meetings of Experts since the pandemic successfully concluded today . To strengthen the Convention, S&T advice, confidence-building, cooperation & assistance are key. 🇨🇭 thanks & States Parties for their efforts & the constructive debates!

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    Sep 8

    Today, 🇮🇪 spoke at the in support of strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention through verification, institutional support, and confidence-building measures. We also stressed the need to ensure full gender equality and women’s empowerment in this area.

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  15. Sep 8

    Session II of 5 on Institutional Strengthening is resuming at 15:00CEST, marking the last session of this year's Meetings of Experts. We would like to thank all delegates for their substantive and constructive discussions and all interested parties who followed us online!

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    Sep 6

    Many life sciences students graduate without ever learning the term "dual-use". In this new workshop, learn how to evaluate Dual-Use Research of Concern and bring your biosecurity considerations to the next level. Register now:

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    Sep 7

    "MX4 on assistance, response and preparedness: summary of proceedings" 2-page briefing on the fourth Biological Weapons Convention Meeting of Experts now posted to

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  18. Sep 7

    Final day of , today on Institutional Strengthening of the Convention with 5 Chair from starting at 10:00 CEST in Room XIX. Follow us on this last day of the BWC Meetings of Experts via

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    Sep 7

    Amb Kuzmanovska from MFA 🇲🇰 on the 6 and 7 September chaired the last BWC MX4 on Assistance, Response & Preparedness before the forthcoming Biological Weapons Convention 9th Review Conference

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  20. Sep 6

    4 day 2 is resuming today at 10:00 in Room XIX. Delegates will discuss agenda item 9️⃣ on the possible hostile use of biological agents and toxins against agriculture, livestock as well as the natural environment. Follow live

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