Transcript EU CBRN Centres of Excellence Initiative

EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence
EU CBRN Centres of Excellence Initiative
Round-table on WMD and Dual-use Expertise/knowledge redirection
and Prevention
Kyiv, 18 April 2013
Jointly implemented by European Commission and UNICRI
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Ms. Fanny FERT
UNICRI – EU CBRN CoE regional Coordinator for Central Asia
CBRN CoE
EU Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation
Centres of Excellence (CoE)
An initiative funded by the European Union
100 Million Euros
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European Union
Bodies involved
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The Initiative is jointly implemented by:
CBRN Risk Mitigation
The Initiative addresses the mitigation of and preparedness
against risks related to CBRN material and agents by
promoting a comprehensive approach.
Origin of the risk
•Accidental
(industrial catastrophes, in particular chemical or nuclear, waste
treatment, transport),
•Natural
(mainly pandemics).
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•Criminal
(proliferation, theft, sabotage and illicit trafficking),
Regions
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African Atlantic Façade;
Central Asia;
Eastern and Central Africa;
Gulf Cooperation Council Countries;
Middle East;
North Africa;
South East Asia; and
South East Europe, Southern Caucasus, Moldova and Ukraine.
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The CBRN CoE network is currently present in more than 60 partner
countries and structured in 8 Regional Secretariats:
Objectives
To facilitate regional cooperation in
order to enhance CBRN policies and
capabilities.
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To create a framework for cooperation
and coordination at national, regional
and international level.
Methodology
These activities will support partner countries in the implementation of the
CoE methodology to:
• Carry out a Needs Assessment at national level.
• Develop a comprehensive CBRN National Action Plan.
• Promote the use of CBRN national, regional and international
capabilities for the implementation of projects.
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• Identify and implement targeted projects of regional concern to
address the needs.
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The CoE network
The Regional Secretariat
Head of Secretariat
Appointed by partner country
Deputy Head of Secretariat
Appointed by partner country
Regional Coordinator
Administrative Support
Regional CBRN Experts
part time in the secretariat, part time on missions
with EU-JRC-UNICRI experts
Appointed by partner countries
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UNICRI full time available
The CBRN National Team
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Defense
Ministry of Interior
Police
Any other relevant Institution
Ministry of Health
Customs
Intelligence Service
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NATIONAL
FOCAL
POINT
International and Regional
Organisations
Participation of EU Member States, EU
Delegations and EU Institutions
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Coordination and cooperation with International
and Regional Organisations
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Cycle of activities
Country Benefits
• Reinforcement of National CBRN policy.
• Membership of a CBRN network of experts.
• Enhancing coordination and integration through the establishment
of National CBRN Teams.
• Maximize existing capacities in the region.
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• Needs addressed through specific projects.
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Responsible for 10 countries (Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Croatia, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro,
Serbia, Ukraine;
•
Located within the premises of the Academy of the Ministry of
Internal Affairs;
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UNICRI Regional Coordinator: Francesco Miorin ([email protected]).
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The Tbilisi RS
The Tbilisi RS: Key achievements
NATIONAL CBRN TEAMS (NTs):
• NTs established in 8 partner countries
• Over 120 governmental officers/scientific experts involved
• NTs endorsed by top-level decision makers at the national level
(established through decrees and orders of Prime Ministers,
Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Ministers of Interior);
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• Over 15 workshops in support of the NTs performed by CoE
experts
The Tbilisi RS: Key achievements
CBRN PROJECT PROPOSALS:
• Over 40 projects proposals prepared by countries in the region
and submitted to the EC for funding;
• Frequent interactions between National Focal Points of the
partner countries in the preparation of project proposals;
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• Project ideas for your country? Contact your National Focal
Point or Francesco Miorin ([email protected]).
The Tbilisi RS: Key achievements
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Ten (10) project proposals submitted by
countries have been approved by the
European Commission;
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Projects focus on training, provision of
equipment and knowledge development;
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Thematic areas: border control, bio-safety
and bio-security, CBRN first response,
CBRN risk assessment, information
management and data exchange on CBRN
material;
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Implementation started on 1 January 2013
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CoE APPROVED PROJECTS:
Project 01
IPO - Instytut Przemysłu Organicznego
(Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry),
Poland
Identification and strengthening of forensic capacities in
the area of prevention of organized crime and illicit
trafficking of chemical agents, including training and
equipment for frontline customs officers
Project 02
UMU - The European CBRNE Centre at Umeå
University, Sweden.
Building capacity to identify and respond to threats from
CBRN substances
Project 03
ICIS - Insubria Center on International Security,
Italy
Knowledge development and transfer of best practice on
bio-safety/bio-security/bio-risk management
Project 04
NCTV - National Coordinator for
Counterterrorism and Security,
Netherlands
Knowledge development and transfer of best practice on
inter-agency CBRN response
Project 07
FEI - France Expertise Internationale
Guidelines, procedures and standardisation on biosafety/bio-security
Project 10
James Martin CNS - The President and
Fellows of Middelbury College, the James
Martin Center for Non-Proliferation
Studies, USA
Development of e-learning courses for CBRN risk
mitigation
Project 11
NCTV - National Coordinator for
Counterterrorism and Security, Ministry of
Security and Justice, Netherlands
Promoting good practice and inter-agency procedures for
assessing the risks of CBRN misuse
Project 18
LNCV - Landau Network-Centro Volta, Italy
International network of universities and institutes for
raising awareness on dual-use concerns in biotechnology
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Projects and implementing agencies
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The CoE public website
www.cbrn-coe.eu
EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence
Thank you for your attention
Ms. Fanny FERT
CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme
UNICRI
Jointly implemented by European Commission and UNICRI
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