Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear - Centres of Excellence The EU CBRN Centres of Excellence Initiative Regional Workshop Implementation of the BWC in South and Southeast Asia Kuala Lumpur, 3-4 September 2013. Jointly implemented by JRC and UNICRI
CBRN CoE Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Centres of Excellence (CoE) An initiative funded by the European Union Jointly implemented by European Union (JRC) and United Nations (UNICRI)
What is it all about? CBRN CoE: mobilizes national, regional and international resources to achieve the common objective of developing a coherent CBRN policy at the national, regional and international level.
Country benefits Reinforcement of CBRN policy. Enhancing coordination and integration through the establishment of Teams. Membership of a CBRN network of experts. Needs addressed through specific projects. Maximize existing capacities in the region.
CBRN CoE Network CBRN CBRN Team Team CBRN CBRN Team Team CBRN Team CBRN Team International/Regional Organisations Regional Secretariat EU Member States CBRN Experts & Facilities CBRN Team CBRN Team EU/UNICRI CBRN CBRN Team Team CBRN CBRN Team Team Regional Secretariat Regional Secretariat CBRN CBRN Team Team CBRN CBRN Team Team CBRN CBRN Team Team
Coordination at the national level Focal Point CBRN Team In charge of assessing needs developing a CBRN Action Plan Coordinate drafting of project proposals
CBRN Team Ministry of Finance Ministry of Health Ministry of Foreign Affairs Focal Point Ministry of Interior Customs Also consider: Ministry of Science and Technology Ministry of Environment Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Justice Ministry of Economy/Trade Ministry of Infrastructures CBRN agencies Universities, laboratories Civil society stakeholders Ministry of Defence Police Intel. Service
Inter-agency cooperation Other Countries Regional Org. Internat. Org.
Regional Secretariats Tbilisi Tashkent Rabat Algiers Amman Abu Dhabi Manila Nairobi
CoE Cycle of Activities
CBRN Action Plan Voluntary. authorities have ownership. Support from experts if desired. Coordination with regional and international organization and existing instruments. Objectives: facilitate coherent & effective approach to CBRN capacity building
Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear - Centres of Excellence Regional Secretariat for South East Asia Jointly implemented by JRC and UNICRI
Regional Secretariat in Manila South East Asia The Philippines Manila
Role of the Regional Secretariat The Regional Secretariat: ensures liaison with all countries; assists countries in assessing their needs; analyzes and elaborates project proposals; assists in the implementation of projects in the Region; monitors implementation of projects; organizes regular Round-Table Meetings of the NFPs; and promotes the best practices of the CBRN Champions.
Partner countries Country Focal Point Team Brunei Darussalam Prime Minister s Office Team Cambodia Ministry of Defense Team Indonesia Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Partner countries Country Focal Point Team Lao PDR Ministry of Science and Technology (on going discussions) Malaysia Ministry of Foreign Affairs Myanmar Ministry of Science and Technology Team
Partner countries Country Focal Point Team Philippines Singapore Thailand Viet Nam Ministry of the Interior and Local Government Team Ministry of Foreign Affairs Team (operating preexisting structures) Ministry of Public Health (on going discussions) Ministry of Science and Technology Team
Structure
Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear - Centres of Excellence CBRN Projects on BIO Jointly implemented by JRC and UNICRI
Projects for SEA South East Asia Projects: 03, 04, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 15, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 (15 Projects) International Projects: 10, 18, 19, 31 (4 Projects) Three Rounds of Projects: 2 Managed by UNICRI and 1 Managed by EC DG DEVCO
CBRN CoE Project 03 CBRN CoE Project 03 ICIS Insubria Center on International Security, University of Insubria Project Title: Knowledge Development And Transfer Of Best Practice On Bio safety/bio Security/Bio risk Management Key Tasks: Collection of local situation assessment and training priorities Sharing of selection criteria and selection of NETs that will take part to the 1st training phase. Creation of a Platform to implement the e learning (open source tools that will be available after the end of the project) and creation of an e library Finalization of the content of the first modules of the training (e learning and in presence)
CBRN CoE Project 03 Modules: Mod 0. Crosscutting module on Core Training Specifications for Biosafety Professionals Mod 1. Teaching and Assessment methods for bio risk management training; Mod 2. Legal, ethical, environmental aspects Training scheduled to start in October/November 2013 CONTACTS: Project leader Mr. Maurizio Martellini maurizio.martellini@uninsubria.it Project manager Ms. Roberta Ballabio roberta.ballabio@uninsubria.it ICIS secretariat icis@uninsubria.it
CBRN CoE Project 06 CBRN CoE Project 06 Fondazione FORMIT Awareness and Knowledge development Knowledge transfer Project Title: CB Waste Management Knowledge development and transfer of best practice on chemical and biological waste management Key Tasks: Raise awareness on the security concerns associated with toxic chemical and biohazardous waste materials. Improve regional cooperation and harmonization with international standards on the safe and secure management chemical and biological waste. Promote safe and secure management procedures for waste materials (toxic chemicals, sensitive biological materials) and associated equipment. Reinforce the sharing and transfer of best practices on chemical and biological waste management. Develop a training system on the identification of categories of chemical or biological waste that could pose specific dual use concerns in the region.
CBRN CoE Project 06 GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE: 10 South East Asia Countries Two areas of expertise Chemical risk and waste management Biological risk and waste management Two main beneficiary categories Laboratory staff Large scale waste management practitioners CONTACTS: Mr. Fabio Bisogni f.bisogni@formit.or g
CBRN CoE Project 07 Project 07 Guidelines, procedures and standardisation on bio-safety/bio-security Geographical Scope Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, The Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam Implementer France Expertise Internationale (FEI), France
CBRN CoE Project 08 CBRN CoE Project 08 VERTIC (Project Coordinator), UNODC, BAFA Project Title: Prerequisite to strengthening CBRN legal frameworks. 2013 2014 PARTNER COUNTRIES: Cambodia Indonesia Lao PDR Malaysia The Philippines CONTACTS: Ms. Angela Woodward Angela.woodward@vertic.org
CBRN CoE Project 08 PROJECT OBJECTIVES 1. Strengthen and enhance national legal systems through the provision of legal support in particular in the fields of border, export, and transit/transshipping controls; the protection of CBRN materials/facilities; denying support for CBRN terrorism/misuse; investigation/prosecution, and the management of CBRN waste 2. Contribute to the compliance with international obligations and the fostering of international consistency in the formulation and application of national law related to CBRN concerns PROJECT ACTIVITIES Provide comprehensive analysis of the States CBRN national legal frameworks through legislation surveys Identify gaps in national legal frameworks Co operate with national officials to develop tailored solutions through Action Plans Provide legislative support and drafting assistance Inform and liaise with the BWC Implementation Support Unit (ISU) on project activities concerning BWC national implementation
CBRN CoE Project 12 CBRN CoE Project 12 France Expertise Internationale (FEI) Objective: Sharing of experience with the EU and development of recommendations for countries at need on the reinforcement of national legislation and regulations in the area of laboratory biosafety & biosecurity, under the scope of the International Health Regulations (IHR) Geographical Scope: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Vietnam Duration: 2 years, April 2013 March 2015 CONTACTS: Mr. Vincent Trouve vincent.trouve@dipl omatie.gouv.fr
CBRN CoE Project 12 Justification: The IHR are legally binding for all countries, their implementation implies compliance with internationally recognized regulations and procedures, particularly in the laboratory area Among the 20 indicators selected for reporting to the annual World Health Assembly, 3 are related to EU CBRN CoE project 12: 1. Legislation, laws, regulations, administrative requirements, policies or other government instruments in place are sufficient for implementation of IHR. 12. Laboratory services are available to test for priority health threats. 13. Laboratory biosafety and laboratory biosecurity (Biorisk management) practices are in place. Project in 3 phases: 1. Inventory of the national legislation and standards April 2013 March 2014 2. Analysis of national legislations and standards and comparison with EU, with regards to IHR requirements April 2014 October 2014 3. Development of recommendations (Regional Workshop) November 2014 March 2015
CBRN CoE Project 15 Project 15 Strengthening laboratory bio-safety and bio-security through development of a laboratory iso-bank system Geographical Scope Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines Implementer RIVM - " Institute for Public Health and the Environment, The Netherlands
CBRN CoE Project 18 Project 18 International network of universities and institutes for raising awareness on dual-use concerns in bio-technology Geographical Scope International Implementer Landau Network, Centro Volta (LNCV), Italy
CBRN CoE Project 27 Project 27 Bio-risk management Geographical Scope Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand Implementer France Expertise Internationale (FEI), France
So who are the Implementing Partners? Single and consortia partners Governmental and national institutions / bodies Universities, specialised organizations Consultancies and advisory service groups International Organizations (Including United Nations agencies and institutions) Wide geographic scope
Implementation Started: - 01 January, 2013 CBRN CoE Project Kick-Off Meeting: - 4 February, 2013 Brussels, Belgium CBRN CoE Project Management Workshop: - 20-21 February, 2013 UNICRI Headquarters, Turin, Italy Designed to enhance coordination and communication, to raise awareness of potential synergies and to share expectations for and outcomes of implementation
Thank You! UNICRI United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute Maria Eugenia de los Angeles Rettori rettori@unicri.it CBRN CoE Regional Coordinator South East Asia UNICRI