Highlighting the Work of the Global Partnership in Countering Biological Threats
Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, Chair of the 2012 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction (Global Partnership), hosted a celebratory event at the Centre International de Conferences in Geneva, Switzerland on December 17, 2012.
Read moreFacilitating National Implementation through Assistance and Cooperation
The United States hosted a side event December 14, 2012 at the United Nations in Geneva during the Meeting of States Parties of the Biological and Toxins Weapons Convention
Read moreFacilitating National Implementation through Assistance and Cooperation: U.S.,U.K. and Canadian Programs
AGENDA 0900-0910 Introductions Ambassador Laura Kennedy 0910-0950 Overview of assistance programs U.S. Department of Defense Assistance Programs Assistant Secretary of Defense Andy Weber Presentation (pdf) U.S. Department of State Assistance Programs Assistant Secretary Tom Countryman Presentation (pdf) U.K. Assistance Programs Ambassador Jo Adamson Canada Assistance Programs Ms. Kelly Anderson 0950-1000 Discussion Additional Background [...]
Read moreStatement by Ambassador Kennedy at the BTWC Conference
Today’s biological weapons threat is a complex challenge, requiring a layered, nuanced and integrated response. We need a wide range of partners to advance our shared goals.
Read moreInternational Diplomats Visit U.S. National Interagency Biodefense Campus at Fort Detrick
Following up on the the Bio-Transparency and Openness Initiative announced by Secretary Clinton at the December 2011 Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) Review Conference, the U.S. hosted a visit July 24 to its National Interagency Biodefense Campus at Ft. Detrick.
Read moreU.S. Sponsors Special Events on Global Partnership and Dual Use Issues at Biological Weapons Convention Meeting of Experts
The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC) States Parties held their annual Meeting of Experts in Geneva July 16-20, 2012. For the first time, states worked on an agreed agenda of cooperation and assistance, national implementation and science and technology, which will carry over each year until the next Review Conference, and an additional focus on confidence building measures.
Read moreDual Risk Use Concerns Related to H5N1 Research
US presentation on dual use risk concerns related to H5N1 research by Dr. Larry Kerr at July 17 US-Dutch joint side event for the July 2012 BTWC meeting of experts.
Read moreU.S. National papers for July 2012 BTWC Meeting of Experts
U.S. working papers for the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) meeting of experts.
Read moreThe U.S. CBM Submission Process – Infographic
United States views the Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) as serving an important function in the BWC.
Read moreAmbassador Rice at U.N. Debate on Global Security Threats
“In our interconnected world, our system of collective security is only as strong as the weakest links in the chain.”
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