BWC CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF UNITED NATIONS UNITED NATIONS THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS SUPPORT UNIT OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION The BWC, the ISU & You IMPLEMENTATION Implementation Support Unit SUPPORT UNIT Biological Weapons Convention This presentation is based upon the authors opinions and does not necessarily represent the views of the Implementation Support Unit, the Office for Disarmament Affairs or the United Nations.
BWC CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF UNITED NATIONS UNITED NATIONS THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS SUPPORT UNIT OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION OVERVIEW 1. The Treaty 2. The Unit IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT UNIT 3. The Relevance? 14-15 May 2008 UNICIRI KMS Kick Off Meeting, Turin, Italy 2
BWC CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF UNITED NATIONS UNITED NATIONS THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS SUPPORT UNIT OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION THE TREATY - BACKGROUND Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction • Entered into force in 1975 IMPLEMENTATION • 161 States Parties • 14 Signatories SUPPORT UNIT • 20 States not party • Depositories: Russia, UK, USA 14-15 May 2008 UNICIRI KMS Kick Off Meeting, Turin, Italy 3
BWC CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF UNITED NATIONS UNITED NATIONS THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS SUPPORT UNIT OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION THE TREATY – KEY PROVISIONS Article I Never under any circumstances to acquire or retain biological weapons Article II To destroy or divert to peaceful purposes biological weapons and associated resources prior to joining Article III Not to transfer, or in any way assist, encourage or induce anyone else to acquire or retain biological weapons Article IV To take any national measures necessary to implement the provisions of the BWC domestically IMPLEMENTATION Article V To consult bilaterally and multilaterally to solve any problems with the implementation of the BWC Article VI To request the UN Security Council to investigate alleged breaches of the BWC and to comply with its subsequent decisions SUPPORT UNIT Article VII To assist States which have been exposed to a danger as a result of a violation of the BWC Article X To do all of the above in a way that encourages the peaceful uses of biological science and technology 14-15 May 2008 UNICIRI KMS Kick Off Meeting, Turin, Italy 4
BWC CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF UNITED NATIONS UNITED NATIONS THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS SUPPORT UNIT OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION THE TREATY - CONTEXT IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT UNIT 14-15 May 2008 UNICIRI KMS Kick Off Meeting, Turin, Italy 5
BWC CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF UNITED NATIONS UNITED NATIONS THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS SUPPORT UNIT OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION THE UNIT – ABOUT US The Implementation Support Unit: • Created in 2006 • Housed in UN Office for Disarmament Affairs • Has only three members • Mandate: IMPLEMENTATION – provisions of administrative support – CBMs SUPPORT UNIT – national implementation, and – universalization • Helps States Parties help themselves 14-15 May 2008 UNICIRI KMS Kick Off Meeting, Turin, Italy 6
BWC CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF UNITED NATIONS UNITED NATIONS THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS SUPPORT UNIT OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION THE UNIT – A DIFFERENT DYNAMIC Nuclear Chemical Biological Weapons Weapons Weapons Nuclear Chemical Biological Non-proliferation Weapons Weapons IMPLEMENTATION Treaty Convention Convention SUPPORT UNIT International Organization for ? Atomic Energy the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Agency 14-15 May 2008 UNICIRI KMS Kick Off Meeting, Turin, Italy 7
BWC CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF UNITED NATIONS UNITED NATIONS THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS SUPPORT UNIT OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION THE UNIT – A NETWORKED APPROACH BWC OIE INTERPOL WHO SCR 1540 FAO IMPLEMENTATION ISU State State SUPPORT UNIT Professional Scientific Industry associations organizations 14-15 May 2008 UNICIRI KMS Kick Off Meeting, Turin, Italy 8
BWC CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF UNITED NATIONS UNITED NATIONS THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS SUPPORT UNIT OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION THE RELEVANCE – RECENT BWC EVENTS FIFTH REVIEW CONFERENCE MEETING OF 2003 – 2005 Intersessional Process EXPERTS IMPLEMENTATION SIXTH REVIEW CONFERENCE MEETING OF 2007 – 2010 Intersessional Process SUPPORT UNIT STATES PARTIES SEVENTH REVIEW CONFERENCE 14-15 May 2008 UNICIRI KMS Kick Off Meeting, Turin, Italy 9
BWC CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF UNITED NATIONS UNITED NATIONS THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS SUPPORT UNIT OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION THE RELEVANCE – BWC & TRAFFICKING Article I Never under any circumstances to acquire or retain biological weapons Not to transfer, or in any way assist, Article II To destroy or divert to peaceful purposes biological weapons and encourage or induce anyone else to acquire associated resources prior to joining or retain biological weapons Article III Not to transfer, or in any way assist, encourage or induce anyone else to acquire or retain biological weapons Article IV To take any national measures necessary to implement the provisions of Prevent transfer of relevant Measures to protect Use national Not restrict or the BWC domestically materials to anyone for & safeguard relevant export limit transfers for IMPLEMENTATION Article V To consult bilaterally and multilaterally to solve any problems with the biological weapons purposes materials controls peaceful purposes implementation of the BWC Article VI To request the UN Security Council to investigate alleged breaches of the To take any national measures necessary to implement BWC and to comply with its subsequent decisions SUPPORT UNIT the provisions of the BWC domestically Article VII To assist States which have been exposed to a danger as a result of a violation of the BWC Article X To do all of the above in a way that encourages the peaceful uses of Necessary national measures to prevent Ensure safety & security of biological biological science and technology acquisition or use of biological weapons resources and related equipment 14-15 May 2008 UNICIRI KMS Kick Off Meeting, Turin, Italy 10
BWC CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF UNITED NATIONS UNITED NATIONS THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS SUPPORT UNIT OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION THE RELEVANCE – OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION • 2008 BWC Meetings cover biosecurity (including during transport) • Ongoing efforts to strengthen national implementation (including on transfer of IMPLEMENTATION relevant resources) • ISU mandate to stay in touch with relevant SUPPORT UNIT efforts • BWC Seventh Review Conference 14-15 May 2008 UNICIRI KMS Kick Off Meeting, Turin, Italy 11
BWC CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF UNITED NATIONS UNITED NATIONS THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS SUPPORT UNIT OFFICE FOR DISARMAMENT AFFAIRS (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION Any Questions? Any Questions? IMPLEMENTATION BWC Implementation Support Unit BWC Implementation Support Unit Bureau C.117, UN ODA Bureau C.117, UN ODA United Nations Office at Geneva United Nations Office at Geneva SUPPORT UNIT CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland Tel: +41 22 917 3463 Tel: +41 22 917 3463 Fax: +41 22 917 0483 Fax: +41 22 917 0483 Email: Email: bwc@unog.ch bwc@unog.ch www.unog.ch/bwc www.unog.ch/ bwc 14-15 May 2008 UNICIRI KMS Kick Off Meeting, Turin, Italy 12
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