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EU CBRN Centres of Excellence Initiative

EU CBRN Centres of Excellence Initiative. Round-table on WMD and Dual-use Expertise/knowledge redirection and Prevention Kyiv, 18 April 2013 Ms. Fanny FERT UNICRI – EU CBRN CoE regional Coordinator for Central Asia. EU Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation

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EU CBRN Centres of Excellence Initiative

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  1. EU CBRN Centres of Excellence Initiative Round-table on WMD and Dual-use Expertise/knowledge redirection and Prevention Kyiv, 18 April 2013 Ms. Fanny FERT UNICRI – EU CBRN CoE regional Coordinator for Central Asia

  2. EU Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (CoE) An initiative funded by the European Union 100 Million Euros • CBRN CoE European Union

  3. The Initiative is jointly implemented by: • Bodies involved

  4. 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 • Criminal • (proliferation, theft, sabotage and illicit trafficking), • Accidental • (industrial catastrophes, in particular chemical or nuclear, waste • treatment, transport), • Natural • (mainly pandemics).

  5. The CBRN CoE network is currently present in more than 60 partner countries and structured in 8 Regional Secretariats: - 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. Regions

  6. Objectives To create a framework for cooperation and coordination at national, regional and international level. To facilitate regional cooperation in order to enhance CBRN policies and capabilities.

  7. 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. • Identify and implement targeted projects of regional concern to address the needs. • Promote the use of CBRN national, regional and international capabilities for the implementation of projects. Methodology

  8. The CoE network

  9. Head of Secretariat Appointed by partner country • The Regional Secretariat Deputy Head of Secretariat Appointed by partner country Regional Coordinator Administrative Support UNICRI full time available Regional CBRN Experts part time in the secretariat, part time on missions with EU-JRC-UNICRI experts Appointed by partner countries

  10. The CBRN National Team Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Defense Ministry of Interior NATIONAL FOCAL POINT Customs Police Any other relevant Institution Intelligence Service Ministry of Health

  11. International and Regional Organisations Coordination and cooperation with International and Regional Organisations Participation of EU Member States, EU Delegations and EU Institutions

  12. Cycle of activities

  13. 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. • Needs addressed through specific projects. • Maximize existing capacities in the region.

  14. The Tbilisi RS • 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; • UNICRI Regional Coordinator: Francesco Miorin (miorin@unicri.it).

  15. 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); • Over 15 workshops in support of the NTs performed by CoE experts

  16. 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; • Project ideas for your country? Contact your National Focal Point or Francesco Miorin (miorin@unicri.it).

  17. The Tbilisi RS: Key achievements • CoE APPROVED PROJECTS: • Ten (10) project proposals submitted by countries have been approved by the European Commission; • Projects focus on training, provision of equipment and knowledge development; • Thematic areas: border control, bio-safety and bio-security, CBRN first response, CBRN risk assessment, information management and data exchange on CBRN material; • Implementation started on 1 January 2013

  18. Projects and implementing agencies

  19. www.cbrn-coe.eu The CoE public website

  20. Ms. Fanny FERT CBRN Risk Mitigation and Security Governance Programme UNICRI fert@unicri.it miorin@unicri.it Thank you for your attention

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