March 21, 2016 EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence The - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

March 21, 2016 EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence The European Union Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centres of Excellence (EU CBRN CoE) Risk Mitigation Initiative in South-East Asia Robert FRANK Regional Cooperation Officer for South-East Asia Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (EC, DG DEVCO) Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 Jointly implemented by European Commission and UNICRI

Threat The EU sees a key threat in not properly handled CBRN material as outlined, among others, in: • the European Security Strategy of 2003, • the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction of 2003, • the EU CBRN Action Plan of 2009 and T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 • the European Agenda on Security of 2015.

Risk Origin of the risk • Criminal: proliferation, theft, sabotage and illicit trafficking Example of a possible prevention measure: T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 Strengthening (border) controls for CBRN material

Risk Origin of the risk • Accidental: industrial catastrophes, in particular chemical or nuclear, waste treatment, transport Examples of a possible prevention measure: Strengthening legal framework and T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 security standard settings, improving their enforcement

Risk Origin of the risk • Natural : mainly pandemics Examples of a possible prevention measure: T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 Proper emergency preparation and response, adequate biorisk management

Situation • Knowledge and expertise at national, regional and international level • Fragmentation of responsibilities: Non-State-Actors can take advantage of this situation when trying to acquire CBRN material or expertise. T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 • Coordination and preparedness can be improved further: An incoherent response broadens the impact of a CBRN incident.

supports: - mitigation of and preparednes s against risks related to CBRN material and agents by promoting a comprehensive approach - a framework for cooperation and coordination at national, regional and trans-regional/global level T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 - the enhancement of CBRN policies and capabilities

Some principles • voluntary • local ownership (e. g. national policy making) • regional culture of safety and security • institutional capacity building • creating and strengthening networks of experts • synergy without duplication • tailored projects T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012

Structure globally Regional Secretariats (RS) and members: 1. South-East and Eastern Europe (Tbilisi, Georgia; 9 countries) 2. South-East Asia (Manila, Philippines; 10 countries) 3. African Atlantic Facade (Rabat, Morocco; 8 countries*) 4. Middle East (Amman, Jordan; 3 countries) 5. Gulf Cooperation Council (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 3 countries) 6. North Africa and Sahel (Algiers, Algeria; 6 countries*) T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 7. Eastern and Central Africa (Nairobi, Kenya; 10 countries) 52 countries 8. Central Asia (Tashkent, Uzbekistan; 4 countries) (* Morocco belongs to two regions)

South-East Asia 10 participating countries The Republic of the Philippines volunteered to host the Regional Secretariat for South-East Asia. T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 It was opened officially in the Presidential Palace (Malacañang) in Manila on March 6, 2013.

Structure of the Regional Secretariat for South-East Asia Head of Secretariat Head of Secretariat appointed by the Government of the Philippines appointed by the Government of the Philippines ASec. Oscar Valenzuela ASec. Oscar Valenzuela Regional Coordinator Regional Coordinator (administrative support) (administrative support) UNICRI staff UNICRI staff María de los Angeles Rettori María de los Angeles Rettori Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 UNICRI staff UNICRI staff Catherine Benedicto Catherine Benedicto

South-East Asia: National CBRN Focal Points (NFPs) Country National Focal Point Entity Brunei Mr. Ahmad Muhsin Prime Minister's Office Darussalam Cambodia Mr. Ke Da Ministry of National Defence Indonesia Mr. Andy Rachmianto Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lao PDR Mr. Malaithong Kommasith Ministry of Science and Technology Malaysia Mr. Lum Wan Liang Ministry of Foreign Affairs Myanmar Mr. Khin Maung Latt Ministry of Science and Technology Philippines Mr. Jose Embang JR Department of Interior and Local Government Singapore Mr. Stephen Quick Ministry of Foreign Affairs T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 Thailand Mr. Somchai Sangkitporn Ministry of Public Health (National Institute of Health) Mr. Vuong Huu Tan Ministry of Science and Technology (Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety) Vietnam Mr. Pham Hai Anh Ministry of Foreign Affairs

National Teams Easier /Improved coordination among actors (ministries, agencies, institutions) through a National CBRN Team (NT): especially important when • assessing needs • drafting project proposals • monitoring the implemention of projects • developing a CBRN National Action Plan T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012

National CBRN Teams in South-East Asia 3 countries had their National CBRN Teams before the start of the EU CBRN CoE Risk Mitigation Initiative 5 countries have created their National CBRN Teams since the start of the EU CBRN CoE Risk Mitigation Initiative 1 country has a CBRN Technical Working Group, created since the start of the EU CBRN CoE Risk Mitigation Initiative too T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012

Global communication chart T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 NFP links NT with the Regional Secretariat

Cooperation with the international organisations T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012

Cooperation with regional actors and fora in South-East Asia T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012

CBRN Needs Assessment Questionnaire Toolkit available with questions in 8 sections: 1. Legislation and regulation 2. CBRN managing authorities 3. Risk mitigating strategy 4. CBRN prevention measures 5. Detection of CBRN material 6. Preparedness for potential CBRN incidents and response T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 7. CBRN recovery measures 8. Sustainability

CBRN Needs Assessment Questionnaire tool for self-assessment of a partner country provided by • the European Commission voluntary basis • undertaken by the National CBRN Team • enables data collection • helps to assess current national CBRN risk mitigation • capacities and to identify needs T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 enables development of project proposals • basis for National CBRN Action Plan •

CBRN Needs Assessment Questionnaire in South-East Asia 4 countries in South-East Asia have used the CBRN Needs Assessment Questionnaire in their assessment of CBRN risk mitigation needs since the start of the EU CBRN CoE Risk Mitigation Initiative T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012

National CBRN Action Plan Objective: • facilitate coherent and effective approach to CBRN capacity building • voluntary • national authorities have ownership • National CBRN TEAM has a key role to play in the process • support from experts if desired • coordination with regional and international organisations and existing instruments T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012

National CBRN Action Plan Produced in coordination with existing instruments and activities, including: Integrated Nuclear Security Support Plan (INSSP) of IAEA • National Action Plan to fulfill UNSCR 1540 (in coordination • with UNSCR 1540 Committee, UNODA and OSCE) WHO Protocol for Assessing National Surveillance and • Response Capacities for the International Health Regulations OPCW Action Plan on chemical safety and security • INTERPOL CBRNE Terrorism Prevention Programme and T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 • • others

CBRN National Action Plans (NAPs) in South-East Asia 3 countries had NAPs in place prior to the start of the EU CBRN CoE Risk Mitigation Initiative 4 countries finished drafting their NAPs with support from the EU CBRN CoE Risk Mitigation Initiative 2 countries have done the first of three workshops for drafting their NAPs with support from the EU CBRN CoE Risk Mitigation Initiative T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012

From Round-Table Meetings to Projects National Focal Points meet at regular regional Roundtables (RT) which also facilitate the design of CBRN CoE projects based on identified CBRN risk mitigation needs (e. g. for South-East Asia 7 th RT in Brunei 2-3/IV/2014, 8 th RT in Italy, 12/VI/2014, 9 th RT in Vietnam, 4-6/II/2015, 10 th RT in Belgium, 19-21/V/2015, 11 th RT in Belgium, 30/V-2/VI/2016). Technical assistance available through: - Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission - Regional experts (space for experts available at the Regional Secretariat) T EMPLATE - V ERSION 3.0 - 24 A UGUST 2012 Project proposals are submitted by the Regional Secretariat to the European Commission where they undergo an evaluation process.