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The NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme
Overview of the SPS Programme
for Cooperation in Civil Science
Mr. Jean Fournet
NATO / ASG PDD
26-27 April 2007
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The New SPS Committee
The new SPS Committee and Programme was
established by the NATO Council on 28 June 2006
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Primary NATO body over a programme for
enhancing cooperation with all partnerships
based on science and innovation
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Conducts activities aligned with NATO’s Strategic
Objectives – especially Partnership
To have a ‘horizon-scanning’ role in identifying future
threats, raising awareness and finding solutions
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The New SPS Committee
Inaugural Meeting 20 October 2006 – NATO Headquarters, Brussels
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SPS Objectives
Establish concrete civil collaboration between NATO
countries and Partner and Med Dialogue countries
Contribute to solving problems effecting large societies in
Partner and Med Dialogue countries
Promote NATO’s values and image in targeted communities
in Partner and Med Dialogue countries and society at large
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Young generation of ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’
Contribute to Stability and Peace e.g. by promoting regional
co-operation
Provide seed money for seed projects to provide the basis for
addressing priority needs
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A Unique Network of
Cooperation
NATO Countries
Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
Partner Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia,
Finland, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Ireland, Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan,
Russia, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan the former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia(*), Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan,
Mediterranean Dialogue Countries
Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Mauritania, Morocco, Tunisia
Total: 56 countries
(*) Turkey recognizes the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name
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SPS Characteristics
 Programme elements
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Nationally Funded Activities
NATO Managed Activities
Activities involve NATO + Partner / MD countries
Rapid approval for activities / low bureaucracy
Non-military, civil science
Variety of mechanisms
Special arrangement for NATO-Russia cooperation
Based on Key Priorities
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Key Priorities (1)
Defence Against Terrorism
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Rapid Detection of CBRN Agents and Weapons, and Rapid
Diagnosis of their effects on people
Novel and rapid methods of detection
Physical Protection against CBRN agents
Decontamination of CBRN agents
Destruction of CBRN agents and weapons (e.g., chemical and
vaccine technologies)
Medical Countermeasures
Explosive Detection
Food Security
Information Security
Eco-Terrorism Countermeasures
Computer Terrorism Countermeasures
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Key Priorities (2)
Scientific Collaboration to Counter Other Threats to Security
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Environmental Security (e.g., desertification, land erosion,
pollution, etc.)
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Water Resources Management
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Management of Non-Renewable Resources
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Modelling Sustainable Consumption (e.g., food, energy,
materials, fiscal measures and environmental costing)
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Disaster Forecast and Prevention
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Human and Societal Dynamics (e.g. new challenges for global
security, economic impact of terrorist actions, risk studies,
topics in science policy)
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Key Priorities (3)
Partner Country Priorities
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Specific topics for collaborative research have been identified by
the Partner countries
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High priorities for individual Partner countries
Some common themes:
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Environmental Security
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Computer Networking
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Counter-Terrorism
Posted on the SPS website along with the other priority areas:
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www.nato.int/science
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Computer Networking
VIRTUAL SILK HIGHWAY
Satellite-based Internet access for 9 countries of South
Caucasus, Central Asia and Afghanistan
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Target Participants
& Mechanisms
Individuals from Partner countries
Reintegration Grants - Return young scientists to home country
Small research groups
Collaborative Linkage Grants - Working together for security
Large groups of experts
Workshops (ASI - ARW) - Studies on security-related priorities
Institutions
Projects - Conduct joint security R&D and upgrade Partner laboratories
Societies at large
Projects - NATO support to solve problems affecting societies
Computer Networking- Provides access to the world of communication
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SPS Website
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The SPS website is the primary source for applicants and
participants on activities and procedures
 Instructions for applicants
 Downloadable application forms
 Deadlines: 1 Mar -- 1 Jul -- 1 Nov
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www.nato.int/science
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Organization:
Four Advisory Panels
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Chemical / Biological / Physics (CBP) Panel
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Information and Communications Security (ICS)
Panel
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Environmental Security Panel (ESP)
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Human & Societal Dynamics (HSD) Panel
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Participation of Turkey in the SPS Programme
NATO Funded Activity
ARW
ASI
CLG
SfP
2005-2007
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Pilot studies led by
Turkey
Nationally Funded Activities
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Ecosystem Modelling of Coastal Lagoons for Sustainable
Management
(January 2004, Prof. Ethem Gonenc)
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Food Chain Security
(January 2004, Prof. Beyazit Cirakoglu)
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Following Studies
Participation of Turkish Experts
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Clean Products and Processes
(January 2004, Prof. Aysel Atimtay)
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The Design Of The Caspian Basin Observing System to Form the
Basis for Environmental Forecasting
(January 2004, Prof. Emin Ozsoy)
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SPS Sponsored Activities
Centre Of Excellence – Defence Against Terrorism (CoE-DAT)
Ankara, Turkey
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Integration of People Experience Trauma After Terrorist Attacks Into
Modern Society
(27-28 April 2006)
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Media: Vital Ground For Terrorist Operations
(7-8 June 2006)
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SPS Sponsored Activities
CoE-DAT Activities Planned for 2007
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Organisational and Psychological Profile of Terrorism
(October, Turkey-Macedonia)
Border Security-Transborder Crimes
(March, Turkey-Georgia)
Training The Trainers Of Amputee Players
(May, Turkey-Azerbaijan)
Responses To Cyber-Terrorism
(October, Turkey-Turkmenistan
Motivation For Suicide Bombers
(May, Turkey-Macedonia)
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Examples of Approved
Grants
Advanced Study Institutes (ASI)
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Advanced Modeling Techniques for Rapid Diagnosis and Assessment
of CBRN Agents Effects on Water Resources – (Turkey, Kyrgyz Rep.)
Network Security and Intrusion Detection – (Canada, Armenia)
Novel Biotechnologies for Biocontrol Agent Enhancement and
Management – (Italy, Israel)
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Examples of Approved
Grants
Advanced Networking Workshops (ANW)
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Distance Learning Education for Central Asia, Caucasus and
Afghanistan over the Virtual Silk Highway – (US, KAZ)
Policies for Secure Research and Education Networking – (Poland,
Georgia)
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Examples of Approved
Grants
Advanced Research Workshops (ARW)
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Stand-Off Detection of Suicide Bombers – (Germany, Russia)
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Nuclear Science and Safety in Europe – (Czech Rep., Ukraine)
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Management of Urban Earthquake Risk in the Caucasus and Central
Asia – (Turkey, Uzbekistan)
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Sharing Knowledge across the Mediterranean Area for Prevention of
Catastrophes and Sustainable Management of Water and Energy –
(France, Morocco)
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Establishing Security and Stability in the Wider Black Sea Area: The
Role of the New Democracies – (Netherlands, Bulgaria)
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Examples of Approved
Grants
Science for Peace Projects (SfP)
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Mélange Rocket Fuel Conversion in Azerbaijan (NATO managed)
New Biosensor for Rapid Detection of Anthrax Lethal Toxin – (US,
Russia)
Uranium Extraction and Environmental Security in Central Asia –
(Slovenia, Kazakhstan)
Prediction of Glacial Hazards and Disasters in the Central Caucasus
and Russia – (Canada, Russia)
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Examples of Approved
Grants
Collaborative Linkage Grants (CLG)
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New Biological Markers for Nerve Agents Exposures and Antidote
Treatment – (NL, Bulgaria)
Modeling of Pollution, Circulation and Mixing in the Black Sea – (US,
Russia)
Sustainable Development of Water Resources in the Middle East –
(US, Israel)
Smallpox Countermeasures – (US, Egypt)
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Thank you for your attention
Mr. Jean Fournet
ASG / PDD
Public Diplomacy Division
NATO Headquarters
Blvd Leopold III
1110 Brussels, Belgium
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