# Diario Oficial C 341/13 d

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| Edición en lengua española | Comunicaciones e informaciones | 63.° año13 de octubre de 2020 |

ISSN 1977-0928

Diario Oficial

de la Unión Europea

C 341

Edición en lengua española

Comunicaciones e informaciones

63.° año13 de octubre de 2020

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INFORMACIÓN PROCEDENTE DE LAS INSTITUCIONES, ÓRGANOS Y ORGANISMOS DE LA UNIÓN EUROPEA

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2020/C 341/01

Informe anual de situación sobre la aplicación de la Estrategia de la Unión Europea contra la Proliferación de Armas de Destrucción Masiva (2019)

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IV Información

INFORMACIÓN PROCEDENTE DE LAS INSTITUCIONES, ÓRGANOS Y ORGANISMOS DE LA UNIÓN EUROPEA

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Informe anual de situación sobre la aplicación de la Estrategia de la Unión Europea contra la Proliferación de Armas de Destrucción Masiva (2019)

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INTRODUCCIÓN

| 1. | El presente informe de situación sobre la aplicación de la Estrategia de la Unión Europea contra la Proliferación de Armas de Destrucción Masiva, adoptada por el Consejo Europeo en diciembre de 2003 (doc. 15708/03), abarca las actividades realizadas en 2019. El informe no es exhaustivo, sino que se centra en los acontecimientos más destacados. Todas las actividades se llevaron a cabo en el contexto más amplio de la política de seguridad y la prevención de conflictos de la UE. |
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| 2. | Los principios rectores de la UE, basados en la Estrategia Global sobre Política Exterior y de Seguridad de la Unión Europea (doc. 10715/16), la Estrategia de la Unión Europea contra la Proliferación de Armas de Destrucción Masiva y las Nuevas líneas de actuación (doc. 17172/08), siguen siendo:






  a) | el multilateralismo efectivo, incluida la salvaguardia del carácter central del entramado de tratados mundiales de no proliferación y desarme y la promoción de su universalidad, a través de la acción diplomática y la ayuda financiera a terceros países y organizaciones internacionales; |
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el multilateralismo efectivo, incluida la salvaguardia del carácter central del entramado de tratados mundiales de no proliferación y desarme y la promoción de su universalidad, a través de la acción diplomática y la ayuda financiera a terceros países y organizaciones internacionales;

| b) | la estrecha cooperación con otros países para fortalecer el régimen internacional de no proliferación; |
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la estrecha cooperación con otros países para fortalecer el régimen internacional de no proliferación;

| c) | el tratamiento de los asuntos relacionados con la no proliferación en las reuniones bilaterales de diálogo político y sobre no proliferación y desarme en las que participa la UE, y en sus contactos de carácter más informal; |
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el tratamiento de los asuntos relacionados con la no proliferación en las reuniones bilaterales de diálogo político y sobre no proliferación y desarme en las que participa la UE, y en sus contactos de carácter más informal;

| d) | el uso efectivo y complementario de todos los instrumentos y recursos financieros disponibles —el presupuesto de la política exterior y de seguridad común, el Instrumento en pro de la Estabilidad y la Paz, y otros instrumentos— a fin de contribuir al logro de los objetivos de política exterior de la UE. |
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el uso efectivo y complementario de todos los instrumentos y recursos financieros disponibles —el presupuesto de la política exterior y de seguridad común, el Instrumento en pro de la Estabilidad y la Paz, y otros instrumentos— a fin de contribuir al logro de los objetivos de política exterior de la UE.

| 3. | El Servicio Europeo de Acción Exterior (SEAE), y en particular el enviado especial en materia de no proliferación y desarme, representó a la UE en una serie de reuniones internacionales clave en 2019:






  — | el Seminario Regional de Asia Meridional sobre el Código de Conducta de La Haya contra la Proliferación de los Misiles Balísticos (Colombo, 14-16 de enero de 2019); |
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el Seminario Regional de Asia Meridional sobre el Código de Conducta de La Haya contra la Proliferación de los Misiles Balísticos (Colombo, 14-16 de enero de 2019);

| — | la reunión del Grupo de Directores del Grupo de los Siete (G7) en el ámbito de la no proliferación (París, 5-6 de febrero de 2019); |
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la reunión del Grupo de Directores del Grupo de los Siete (G7) en el ámbito de la no proliferación (París, 5-6 de febrero de 2019);

| — | la Conferencia Internacional sobre Política Nuclear organizada por el Fondo Carnegie (Washington D. C., 11-14 de marzo de 2019); |
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la Conferencia Internacional sobre Política Nuclear organizada por el Fondo Carnegie (Washington D. C., 11-14 de marzo de 2019);

| — | el tercer período de sesiones del Comité Preparatorio de la Conferencia de Examen de 2020 del Tratado sobre la No Proliferación de las Armas Nucleares (TNP) (Nueva York, 29 de abril a 10 de mayo de 2019); |
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el tercer período de sesiones del Comité Preparatorio de la Conferencia de Examen de 2020 del Tratado sobre la No Proliferación de las Armas Nucleares (TNP) (Nueva York, 29 de abril a 10 de mayo de 2019);

| — | la 63.a reunión ordinaria anual de la Conferencia General del Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica (OIEA) (Viena, 16-20 de septiembre de 2019); |
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la 63.a reunión ordinaria anual de la Conferencia General del Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica (OIEA) (Viena, 16-20 de septiembre de 2019);

| — | la Iniciativa de Diálogo sobre Misiles (Berlín, 17-18 de octubre de 2019); |
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la Iniciativa de Diálogo sobre Misiles (Berlín, 17-18 de octubre de 2019);

| — | el 74.o período de sesiones de la Primera Comisión de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas (Nueva York, octubre-noviembre de 2019); |
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el 74.o período de sesiones de la Primera Comisión de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas (Nueva York, octubre-noviembre de 2019);

| — | la Conferencia de las Partes Encargada del Examen de la Convención sobre la Prohibición del Empleo, Almacenamiento, Producción y Transferencia de Minas Antipersonal y sobre su Destrucción (Oslo, 25-29 de noviembre de 2019). |
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la Conferencia de las Partes Encargada del Examen de la Convención sobre la Prohibición del Empleo, Almacenamiento, Producción y Transferencia de Minas Antipersonal y sobre su Destrucción (Oslo, 25-29 de noviembre de 2019).

El enviado especial prestó especial atención a:

| a) | la promoción del mantenimiento y el fortalecimiento del Tratado sobre la No Proliferación de las Armas Nucleares como instrumento multilateral fundamental para reforzar la paz, la seguridad y la estabilidad internacionales; |
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la promoción del mantenimiento y el fortalecimiento del Tratado sobre la No Proliferación de las Armas Nucleares como instrumento multilateral fundamental para reforzar la paz, la seguridad y la estabilidad internacionales;

| b) | la promoción de la adhesión universal al Tratado de Prohibición Completa de los Ensayos Nucleares (TPCE) y de su entrada en vigor, y el aumento de la visibilidad del compromiso suscrito por la UE; |
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la promoción de la adhesión universal al Tratado de Prohibición Completa de los Ensayos Nucleares (TPCE) y de su entrada en vigor, y el aumento de la visibilidad del compromiso suscrito por la UE;

| c) | la defensa de la norma mundial contra el empleo de armas químicas, en particular impidiendo la impunidad de quienes las utilicen; |
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la defensa de la norma mundial contra el empleo de armas químicas, en particular impidiendo la impunidad de quienes las utilicen;

| d) | la promoción del Código de Conducta de La Haya contra la Proliferación de los Misiles Balísticos como medida de fomento de la confianza y la transparencia; |
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la promoción del Código de Conducta de La Haya contra la Proliferación de los Misiles Balísticos como medida de fomento de la confianza y la transparencia;

| e) | el inicio y el mantenimiento del diálogo sobre la no proliferación con socios importantes y la integración de los asuntos relativos a la no proliferación en las relaciones bilaterales de la UE. |
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el inicio y el mantenimiento del diálogo sobre la no proliferación con socios importantes y la integración de los asuntos relativos a la no proliferación en las relaciones bilaterales de la UE.

| 4. | El Grupo «No Proliferación» del Consejo de la UE se reunió en once ocasiones en 2019, también a nivel de directores, para debatir las posiciones de la UE y sus actividades futuras. Las Delegaciones de la UE en Viena, Ginebra y Nueva York prepararon y coordinaron diversas declaraciones de la UE destinadas a foros multilaterales y contribuyeron activamente a la elaboración de políticas mediante reuniones periódicas de coordinación de la UE. |
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CUESTIONES NUCLEARES

| 5. | La UE sigue estando plenamente resuelta a promover la universalización y la aplicación plena, completa y efectiva del Tratado sobre la No Proliferación de las Armas Nucleares (TNP), la entrada en vigor del Tratado de Prohibición Completa de los Ensayos Nucleares (TPCE) y el inicio y la pronta conclusión de las negociaciones, en el seno de la Conferencia de Desarme, sobre un tratado de prohibición de la producción de material fisible para armas nucleares u otros dispositivos explosivos nucleares. La creación de una zona libre de armas de destrucción masiva y de sus vectores en Oriente Próximo también sigue siendo una prioridad de la UE. En 2019, el Consejo adoptó la Decisión (PESC) 2019/938 (1) para proporcionar 2 856 278 EUR al Instituto de las Naciones Unidas de Investigación sobre el Desarme (UNIDIR) en apoyo de un proceso orientado a definir medidas de fomento de la confianza que lleve a la instauración de una zona libre de armas nucleares y de cualquier otro tipo de armas de destrucción masiva en Oriente Próximo. |
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El Tratado sobre la No Proliferación de las Armas Nucleares y el Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica

| 6. | El ciclo de examen del Tratado sobre la No Proliferación de las Armas Nucleares (TNP) continuó con el tercer período de sesiones del Comité Preparatorio de la Conferencia de las Partes de 2020 Encargada del Examen del TNP, celebrado en Nueva York del 27 de abril al 10 de mayo de 2019. La UE hizo cuatro declaraciones: una en el debate general y tres en los debates sobre desarme nuclear, no proliferación de armas nucleares y usos pacíficos de la energía nuclear, respectivamente; también se formuló una declaración específica de apoyo a la creación de una zona libre de armas de destrucción masiva en Oriente Próximo. Asimismo, la UE organizó un acto paralelo y presentó un documento de trabajo sobre su evaluación del Tratado cincuenta años después de su adopción. Todos los Estados miembros apoyaron la declaración relativa al problema que supone Corea del Norte en materia nuclear. La UE participó de forma activa en todos los debates pertinentes, incluido el debate temático sobre armamento nuclear celebrado en el 74.o período de sesiones de la Comisión de Desarme y Seguridad Internacional de las Naciones Unidas (Primera Comisión). |
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| 7. | Además, el 15 de abril de 2019 el Consejo adoptó la Decisión (PESC) 2019/615 (2), una Decisión sin precedentes destinada a apoyar financieramente la organización, por parte de la Oficina de Asuntos de Desarme de las Naciones Unidas, de consultas temáticas y regionales en preparación de la Conferencia de las Partes de 2020 Encargada del Examen del TNP. El objetivo primordial de la Decisión del Consejo es propiciar un resultado satisfactorio de la Conferencia de Examen del TNP y la elaboración de un conjunto realista y viable de medidas y recomendaciones que puedan gozar de consenso. En virtud de esta Decisión del Consejo, la Oficina de Asuntos de Desarme (UNODA) organizó en 2019 dos seminarios regionales: en Adís Abeba los días 29 y 30 de agosto y en Bangkok los días 3 y 4 de diciembre, así como un seminario temático sobre los usos pacíficos de la energía nuclear en Viena los días 20 y 21 de noviembre. En las reuniones regionales se abordaron los tres pilares del TNP desde la perspectiva de las prioridades e inquietudes respectivas de cada región. La finalidad de todas estas actividades es destacar los múltiples beneficios que ha brindado ya el TNP y la necesidad de preservarlos. |
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| 8. | La UE siguió apoyando al OIEA en sus responsabilidades básicas en materia de no proliferación, energía nuclear, seguridad tecnológica nuclear, seguridad física nuclear y cooperación técnica. |
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| 9. | Con la Decisión (PESC) 2016/2383 del Consejo (3), la UE contribuye a la aplicación del Plan de Seguridad Física Nuclear del OIEA para 2018-2021. La financiación de la UE siguió apoyando las actividades del OIEA para la universalización de los instrumentos internacionales de no proliferación y de seguridad física nuclear; ayudando a los Estados a establecer a nivel interno capacidades técnicas, científicas y humanas en materia de seguridad nuclear; reforzando las capacidades de prevención, detección, respuesta y protección de la población, las propiedades, el medio ambiente y la sociedad frente a actos delictivos o actos no autorizados intencionales que supongan el uso de material nuclear o radiactivo fuera del control reglamentario; reforzando la detección del tráfico ilícito de materiales nucleares y demás materiales radiactivos, así como la respuesta a dicho tráfico; contribuyendo a la seguridad informática en el campo nuclear; reforzando la seguridad de las fuentes radiactivas para que puedan almacenarse de forma segura en los países que necesitan apoyo, previendo incluso su repatriación al país de origen o al proveedor; reforzando la protección física de los materiales nucleares y demás materiales radiactivos. |
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| 10. | El OIEA siguió aplicando con éxito la Decisión (PESC) 2016/2001 del Consejo (4), de 15 de noviembre de 2016, sobre una contribución de la Unión al establecimiento y la gestión segura de un Banco de Uranio Poco Enriquecido (UPE) bajo el control del Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica (OIEA) en el marco de la Estrategia de la UE contra la Proliferación de Armas de Destrucción Masiva. |
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| 11. | En 2019, el Centro Común de Investigación de la Comisión Europea finalizó su apoyo a la Base de Datos sobre Incidentes y Tráfico Ilícito del OIEA. |
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| 12. | En paralelo a la 5.a reunión de altos funcionarios de la UE y el OIEA (15 de febrero de 2017), el Centro Común de Investigación y el OIEA firmaron unas disposiciones prácticas sobre cooperación en materia de aplicaciones de las ciencias nucleares destinadas a desarrollar actividades conjuntas y evitar la duplicación de esfuerzos. Una de las actividades incluidas en esas disposiciones prácticas es la vigilancia de la presencia de radiactividad en el medio ambiente, que se mide en toda Europa y en una serie de ubicaciones del resto del mundo en forma de tasas media y máxima de exposición a la radiación gamma durante las últimas 24 horas. Estas mediciones provienen de unas 5 500 estaciones de vigilancia gestionadas por las autoridades nacionales competentes de 39 países, que comunican los últimos valores radiológicos a la plataforma europea de intercambio de datos radiológicos (EURDEP). La comunicación de una emergencia o accidente radiológico se realiza a través de redes de notificación temprana como ECURIE o EMERCON, gestionadas por la Comisión Europea y el OIEA, respectivamente, previa consulta a las autoridades nacionales competentes. |
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| 13. | El Plan de Acción Integral Conjunto (PAIC) es un elemento clave de la arquitectura mundial de no proliferación nuclear y un logro de la diplomacia multilateral. Es esencial para la seguridad europea que el acuerdo siga aplicándose de manera total y efectiva. La UE sigue contribuyendo a la aplicación del PAIC mediante la coordinación de la Comisión Conjunta y de diversos grupos de trabajo de expertos creados en virtud del PAIC. La UE también sigue apoyando plenamente al OIEA en su labor a largo plazo de verificación y vigilancia del cumplimiento de los compromisos de Irán en materia nuclear. Desde 2016, la UE trabaja en la aplicación del anexo III del PAIC, en particular a través de proyectos destinados a mejorar la seguridad nuclear. Ya se han asignado 15 millones EUR para la cooperación nuclear civil con Irán y se han celebrado los contratos relativos a tres proyectos que apoyan tanto al órgano regulador nuclear iraní como al operador de la central nuclear de Bushehr. En 2018 se aprobó un nuevo proyecto dotado con un presupuesto de 5 millones EUR, que abarca el suministro de equipo de laboratorio para el Centro de Seguridad Nuclear del órgano regulador. Se espera que los contratos relativos a este proyecto se celebren en 2020. |
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| 14. | La cooperación nuclear civil con Irán es uno de los pilares fundamentales del PAIC y una pieza clave del compromiso de la UE con este país. Contribuye a una mejor comprensión de las necesidades nucleares civiles de Irán y al aumento gradual de la confianza en el carácter pacífico de su programa nuclear. La cooperación entre la UE e Irán en 2019 incluyó intercambios de alto nivel frecuentes sobre asuntos estratégicos en los que se prestó especial atención a la gobernanza nuclear; un taller conjunto sobre responsabilidad y seguros en el ámbito nuclear civil; proyectos que apoyan los esfuerzos del órgano regulador nuclear iraní para adaptarse a las normas internacionales en los ámbitos regulador y legislativo, así como el establecimiento del Centro de Seguridad Nuclear concebido en el marco de un proyecto anterior financiado por la UE; la participación de estudiantes iraníes en el Curso de Verano sobre Clausura Nuclear y en un taller sobre metrología para la caracterización y desclasificación de residuos en el Centro Común de Investigación de la UE; un taller del Centro Común de Investigación UE-Irán relativo a la elaboración de informes para la Convención Conjunta sobre Seguridad en la Gestión del Combustible Gastado y sobre Seguridad en la Gestión de Desechos Radiactivos; un taller conjunto UE-Irán sobre preparación y respuesta ante una emergencia radiológica o nuclear, y proyectos en apoyo de la modernización del reactor de investigación de Arak (Khondab) y la conversión de la planta de Fordow en un centro nuclear, de física y tecnología. Irán ha seguido siendo el principal beneficiario de la UE en el ámbito de la seguridad nuclear. |
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| 15. | Los acuerdos de salvaguardias amplias y los protocolos adicionales constituyen la actual norma de verificación, y la UE sigue pidiendo la adhesión universal a dichos instrumentos. La estrecha cooperación entre Euratom y el OIEA permite aplicar salvaguardias efectivas y eficaces. La UE respalda activamente el sistema de salvaguardias del OIEA mediante el Programa de Apoyo a las Salvaguardias de la Comisión Europea, el Instrumento de Cooperación en materia de Seguridad Nuclear y los programas de apoyo de los Estados miembros. El Programa de Apoyo a las Salvaguardias de la Comisión Europea fortalece las capacidades del OIEA en materia de salvaguardias nucleares para la verificación de la aplicación del PAIC también mediante la oferta de formación para los inspectores encargados de las salvaguardias del OIEA sobre el acceso complementario y sobre el funcionamiento del procedimiento combinado para el análisis cuantitativo de la concentración y el enriquecimiento de uranio (COMPUCEA) en lo que respecta a la verificación del enriquecimiento de hexafluoruro de uranio. |
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| 16. | La Comisión Europea sigue gestionando y apoyando activamente a la Asociación Europea de Investigación y Desarrollo del Control de Seguridad (ESARDA), que en 2019 celebró su 50.o aniversario con un simposio abierto que congregó a 250 participantes de todo el mundo y en el que se examinaron asuntos relacionados con las salvaguardias nucleares y la no proliferación, sobre todo desde el punto de vista científico y técnico. La ESARDA prosigue también su labor de divulgación internacional por medio de los memorandos de entendimiento que ha firmado con la Comisión Africana de Energía Nuclear y la Red de Salvaguardias de Asia y el Pacífico y en estrecha colaboración con el Instituto de Gestión de Materiales Nucleares. Los grupos de trabajo de la ESARDA elaboran, ensayan y validan planteamientos innovadores de las salvaguardias y la no proliferación, de los que se benefician directamente la Dirección de Salvaguardias Nucleares de la DG ENER y el Departamento de Salvaguardias del Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica. Los resultados de la investigación y el desarrollo, junto a las iniciativas de educación y formación, mejoran las capacidades europeas e internacionales en materia de salvaguardias nucleares y control estratégico del comercio, y también repercuten en las iniciativas de seguridad nuclear y desarme nuclear. |
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| 17. | La UE y sus Estados miembros conceden la máxima importancia a la implantación mundial de medidas de seguridad nuclear y a su constante mejora. La UE ha otorgado fuerza de ley a los objetivos de la Declaración de Viena sobre la Seguridad Nuclear a través de la modificación de su Directiva sobre Seguridad Nuclear, que entró en vigor en 2017. Un elemento clave de la Directiva modificada es la introducción de un objetivo de seguridad para todos los operadores a fin de prevenir accidentes y evitar emisiones radiactivas importantes. La Directiva modificada añadió asimismo revisiones temáticas por homólogos a la legislación de Euratom. La primera revisión temática por homólogos a escala europea ya se ha llevado a cabo satisfactoriamente. Todos los Estados miembros de la UE han transpuesto los nuevos requisitos a sus ordenamientos internos. |
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| 18. | Con objeto de impulsar los usos pacíficos de la energía nuclear, la UE ha destinado 325 millones EUR a promover la seguridad nuclear, la protección radiológica y la aplicación de salvaguardias eficaces y efectivas en terceros países durante el período comprendido entre 2014 y 2020. La Comisión Europea, en colaboración con el OIEA y otros socios, presta apoyo a la aplicación del Plan Maestro Estratégico de rehabilitación ambiental en Asia Central, que se financiará con cargo a la cuenta específica de rehabilitación medioambiental gestionada por el Banco Europeo de Reconstrucción y Desarrollo. En su calidad de donante principal, la UE sigue dirigiéndose a los países beneficiarios (Kirguistán, Tayikistán y Uzbekistán) para impulsar su compromiso y poner en marcha proyectos concretos de saneamiento y rehabilitación. |
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| 19. | En julio de 2019, se transfirió oficialmente a Ucrania el nuevo confinamiento de seguridad que cubre el reactor 4 destruido en la central nuclear de Chernóbil, en una ceremonia celebrada con el presidente Volodímir Zelenski con la que culminó la prolongada labor internacional iniciada por el G7 y destinada a hacer que el emplazamiento volviera a ser seguro para el medio ambiente. La UE ha sido el mayor donante del Fondo de Protección de Chernóbil después del Banco Europeo de Reconstrucción y Desarrollo, que administra el Fondo. |
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| 20. | La UE y sus Estados miembros siguen apoyando firmemente el Programa de Cooperación Técnica del OIEA, también a través de contribuciones sustanciales al Fondo de Cooperación Técnica y a la Iniciativa sobre los Usos Pacíficos. Se encuentran entre los mayores contribuyentes al Programa de Cooperación Técnica, que es una importante herramienta para permitir un uso seguro y pacífico de la tecnología nuclear y para alcanzar los objetivos de la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible. |
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| 21. | La UE y el OIEA celebran una reunión anual de altos funcionarios para revisar y planificar su amplia cooperación. La última reunión la organizó la Comisión Europea el 12 de febrero de 2019 en Luxemburgo. Los debates se centraron en el refuerzo de la colaboración en el ámbito de la seguridad nuclear tecnológica y física, las salvaguardias y la investigación nuclear, la innovación y la formación en materia nuclear. |
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Tratado de Prohibición Completa de los Ensayos Nucleares

| 22. | La entrada en vigor y la universalidad del TPCE son objetivos importantes de la Estrategia de la UE contra la Proliferación de Armas de Destrucción Masiva. Todos los Estados miembros de la UE han demostrado su adhesión a los objetivos del Tratado ratificándolo y aplicando sus obligaciones básicas. Este Tratado es una importante medida de fomento de la confianza y la seguridad. En 2019, la UE emprendió gestiones diplomáticas ante todos los países restantes incluidos en el anexo II y ante los no incluidos en dicho anexo. El objetivo de dicha labor era tratar de obtener compromisos de ratificación del TPCE. La promoción de la entrada en vigor del Tratado es una de las acciones contempladas en el documento del secretario general de las Naciones Unidas titulado «Asegurar nuestro futuro común: una agenda para el desarme» que la UE decidió apoyar. |
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| 23. | La UE hace una defensa sistemática de los beneficios del Tratado y su contribución a la paz, la seguridad, el desarme y la no proliferación, también en sus aplicaciones civiles. La UE siguió prestando a la Comisión Preparatoria de la Organización del Tratado de Prohibición Completa de los Ensayos Nucleares (OTPCE) el apoyo financiero previsto en la Decisión (PESC) 2018/298 del Consejo (5), relativa al apoyo de la Unión a las actividades de dicha comisión con objeto de reforzar sus capacidades de observación y verificación. La UE y sus Estados miembros también contribuyeron al mantenimiento y el refuerzo del régimen de verificación del TPCE prestando asistencia técnica y ofreciendo asesoramiento en el Grupo de Trabajo B de la OTPCE y otros talleres y seminarios. La UE participó activamente en los períodos de sesiones de la Comisión Preparatoria de la OTPCE y en sus Grupos de Trabajo A y B. |
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| 24. | Por invitación del secretario ejecutivo de la OTPCE, la alta representante de la Unión para Asuntos Exteriores y Política de Seguridad y vicepresidenta de la Comisión participó en la undécima Conferencia sobre Medidas para Facilitar la Entrada en Vigor del TPCE, celebrada en la Sede de las Naciones Unidas en Nueva York el 25 de septiembre de 2019, en la que realizó una declaración acordada por la UE. El 25 de junio, durante la Conferencia de Ciencia y Tecnología en el marco del TPCE, la Delegación de la UE en Viena organizó un acto sobre la cooperación entre la Unión y la OTPCE. |
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Iniciativas relativas a la seguridad nuclear

| 25. | La UE siguió promoviendo el Convenio Internacional para la Represión de los Actos de Terrorismo Nuclear y la Enmienda de la Convención sobre la Protección Física de los Materiales Nucleares y las Instalaciones Nucleares como elementos fundamentales de la estructura mundial de seguridad nuclear y lucha contra el terrorismo. La Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito y la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas de Lucha contra el Terrorismo empezaron a aplicar la Decisión (PESC) 2018/1939 del Consejo (6) relativa al apoyo de la Unión a la universalización y la aplicación efectiva del Convenio Internacional para la Represión de los Actos de Terrorismo Nuclear. Los objetivos de la Decisión del Consejo son aumentar el número de adhesiones al Convenio y la sensibilización de los responsables de la elaboración de políticas y la toma de decisiones a escala nacional, así como favorecer el desarrollo de capacidades: se trata de ayudar a mejorar la legislación nacional y de reforzar la capacidad de investigación, procesamiento y resolución de causas judiciales en materia de terrorismo nuclear de las partes interesadas a escala nacional, incluidos los funcionarios de justicia penal. La aplicación de la Decisión del Consejo comenzó con un acto inaugural que tuvo lugar en Nueva York en abril de 2019 y en Viena en mayo del mismo año. |
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| 26. | La UE siguió prestando apoyo a la Iniciativa Global contra el Terrorismo Nuclear en su cometido de fortalecimiento de la capacidad mundial de prevención, detección y respuesta ante actos de terrorismo nuclear. La UE y sus Estados miembros participaron en la undécima reunión plenaria de la Iniciativa celebrada en Buenos Aires los días 6 y 7 de junio de 2019. Los siguientes países se sumaron a la declaración acordada por la UE: Turquía, Macedonia del Norte, Montenegro, Serbia y Albania; Bosnia y Herzegovina, país del Proceso de Estabilización y Asociación y candidato potencial; e Islandia y Noruega, países de la Asociación Europea de Libre Comercio miembros del Espacio Económico Europeo; así como Ucrania, la República de Moldavia, Armenia y Georgia. |
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| 27. | La UE y sus Estados miembros intervienen activamente en los trabajos de la Iniciativa, en todos los ámbitos: detección nuclear, criminalística nuclear y respuesta y mitigación. El Centro Común de Investigación de la Comisión Europea organizó el taller «Cunning Karl» sobre el apoyo desde retaguardia (reachback) a la detección nuclear, los días 12 a 14 de febrero de 2019 en Karlsruhe (Alemania), bajo los auspicios del Grupo de Trabajo sobre Detección Nuclear de la Iniciativa. Este taller, aprovechando los resultados del taller «Magic Maggiore» sobre el apoyo técnico desde retaguardia que se había celebrado en 2017, se centró en la determinación de las capacidades básicas asociadas con este tipo de apoyo en las operaciones de detección y exploró los retos que plantea su prestación en zonas alejadas y las mejores prácticas conexas. Los días 24 y 25 de febrero de 2019, Finlandia organizó la reunión de expertos del Grupo de Trabajo sobre Criminalística Nuclear en la que se analizó el Plan de Trabajo de dicho Grupo para el período 2019-2021. La UE también participó en el taller sobre detección nuclear en las fronteras marítimas y las fronteras naturales terrestres y en el ejercicio de simulación teórica organizado por el Reino de Marruecos en diciembre de 2019. |
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| 28. | El Centro Europeo de Formación en Seguridad Nuclear (EUSECTRA), destinado a la detección y respuesta ante actos ilícitos cometidos con materiales nucleares u otros materiales radiactivos, es plenamente operativo desde 2013 y ofrece sus servicios a los Estados miembros de la UE y a países asociados, entre ellos varios miembros de la Iniciativa Global contra el Terrorismo Nuclear. El Centro está gestionado por el Centro Común de Investigación de la Comisión Europea en sus sedes de Karlsruhe (Alemania) e Ispra (Italia), en estrecha colaboración con otras iniciativas internacionales promovidas por el OIEA y varios países asociados a la Iniciativa Global. El Centro se usa también para efectuar ejercicios prácticos relacionados principalmente con la erradicación del contrabando de material nuclear. Se ocupa además de atender a las necesidades de formación de los Estados miembros y los socios de la UE, ofreciendo también a los delegados de los Estados miembros unas formaciones coordinadas sobre aduanas y aplicación de las leyes, que gozan de gran aceptación y que ya se han realizado o programado para el período 2019-2021 (en colaboración directa con la DG HOME y la DG TAXUD de la Comisión Europea). Asimismo, el Centro realiza evaluaciones del rendimiento de los equipos a petición de los Estados miembros. En 2019, se organizaron catorce cursos de formación de una semana y dos talleres adicionales con expertos de los Estados miembros de la UE. |
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| 29. | La Comisión Europea y los Estados miembros de la UE prosiguieron sus actividades de criminalística nuclear encaminadas a realizar una caracterización básica del material nuclear interceptado, empleando un método avanzado de investigación en la sede del Centro Común de Investigación en Karlsruhe (Alemania). En 2019, se analizaron muestras de tres incidentes en dos Estados miembros de la UE. En total se examinaron materiales nucleares localizados y confiscados en más de cincuenta incidentes, con lo que se ha prestado apoyo a las autoridades competentes de los Estados miembros de la UE y de terceros países. |
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Iniciativas relacionadas con la verificación nuclear

| 30. | La UE y sus Estados miembros apoyaron la Resolución de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas de 2019 sobre la verificación del desarme nuclear y sobre el establecimiento de un segundo grupo de expertos gubernamentales encargado de seguir examinando el papel de la verificación en el fomento del desarme nuclear. La UE apoya el trabajo que desarrollan las asociaciones más amplias y las disposiciones de verificación cooperativa y ha participado en los trabajos de la Asociación Internacional para la Verificación del Desarme Nuclear (IPNDV, por sus siglas en inglés) desde su creación en 2015. La UE ha seguido colaborando con constancia con dicha asociación en las actividades de la fase II, con la participación de la UE (el SEAE y el Centro Común de Investigación de la Comisión Europea) en las reuniones de grupos de trabajo celebradas en Helsinki del 4 al 6 de marzo de 2019 y en La Haya del 19 al 21 de junio, así como en la sesión plenaria celebrada en Ottawa del 2 al 6 de diciembre. Se definieron como objetivos principales un apoyo sustancial al grupo de expertos gubernamentales de las Naciones Unidas sobre verificación del desarme nuclear y a la Conferencia de Examen del Tratado sobre la No Proliferación de las Armas Nucleares prevista para 2020. La UE también apoyó el ámbito de actuación relacionado con la verificación del desarme nuclear a que se hace referencia en el documento del secretario general de las Naciones Unidas titulado «Asegurar nuestro futuro común: una agenda para el desarme». |
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Cuestiones regionales

| 31. | La UE y sus Estados miembros siguieron instando a la República Popular Democrática de Corea a que avanzara hacia el abandono de sus programas de armas de destrucción masiva y de misiles balísticos de modo completo, verificable e irreversible, lo cual se reflejó en todas las declaraciones pertinentes de la UE. La posición de la Unión siguió siendo que los reiterados lanzamientos de misiles balísticos realizados por la República Popular Democrática de Corea, en violación de múltiples Resoluciones del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas, representan una grave amenaza para la paz y la seguridad regionales e internacionales y menoscaban la labor internacional que se está realizando para lograr una paz y una seguridad duraderas en la península de Corea. La UE exhortó a la República Popular Democrática de Corea a que detuviera inmediatamente todos sus lanzamientos, entablara negociaciones constructivas y adoptara medidas concretas y creíbles encaminadas a fomentar la confianza y abandonar todos sus programas de armas nucleares y de misiles balísticos de modo completo, verificable e irreversible. La UE siguió instando a la República Popular Democrática de Corea a que cumpliera plenamente todas las Resoluciones pertinentes del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas y sus demás obligaciones y compromisos internacionales, a que firmara y ratificara sin demora el TPCE y a que volviera a cumplir sus obligaciones en materia de salvaguardias en el marco del TNP. La UE ha incorporado rápidamente todas las Resoluciones del Consejo de Seguridad a la legislación comunitaria, y también ha adoptado rigurosas sanciones autónomas, que complementan y refuerzan las sanciones adoptadas por las Naciones Unidas. La portavoz del SEAE formuló una declaración el 10 de agosto, tras el lanzamiento de dos misiles balísticos de corto alcance, y otra el 2 de octubre tras el lanzamiento de un posible misil balístico en el mar. |
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Conferencia de Desarme y tratado de prohibición de la producción de material fisible para armas nucleares u otros dispositivos explosivos nucleares

| 32. | La UE sigue unida en su determinación de lograr un desarme nuclear y un control de armamento verificables y basados en tratados, y recalca la necesidad de renovar los esfuerzos multilaterales y de revitalizar los organismos multilaterales de negociación, en particular la Conferencia de Desarme. Desde hace tiempo la prioridad de la Unión Europea en la Conferencia de Desarme es el inicio inmediato de negociaciones encaminadas a elaborar un tratado de prohibición de la producción de material fisible para armas nucleares u otros dispositivos explosivos nucleares (TPMF). La UE apoya el inicio de esas negociaciones de conformidad con el documento CD/1299 y con el mandato que este contiene. La UE insta a todos los miembros de la Conferencia de Desarme a que entablen sin dilación negociaciones sobre el TPMF, y a que comiencen a trabajar sobre los puntos restantes del orden del día. Gracias a la Decisión (UE) 2017/2284 del Consejo (7), de 11 de diciembre de 2017, la Unión Europea está prestando asistencia financiera a la Oficina de Asuntos de Desarme de las Naciones Unidas (UNODA) para facilitar la participación de los países de África, Asia, América Latina y el Caribe en las consultas relacionadas con el TPMF y en otras actividades. La UE también anima a todos los países poseedores de armas nucleares que no lo hayan hecho ya a declarar y defender una suspensión inmediata de la producción de material fisible para armas nucleares u otros dispositivos explosivos nucleares. El Estado miembro de la UE poseedor de armas nucleares ha declarado las pertinentes moratorias y ha desmantelado las instalaciones correspondientes. |
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ARMAS QUÍMICAS

| 33. | La UE siguió prestando apoyo político, diplomático y financiero a la Organización para la Prohibición de las Armas Químicas (OPAQ) con el fin de asegurar la aplicación completa y efectiva de la Convención sobre las Armas Químicas y la adhesión universal a dicha Convención. |
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| 34. | El 1 de abril de 2019, el Consejo adoptó la Decisión (PESC) 2019/538 (8), que proporciona apoyo de la UE a las actividades básicas de la OPAQ (tales como la aplicación a escala nacional, la cooperación internacional, la universalización, el Programa para África) durante el período de 2019 a 2022. También aporta una contribución sustancial a la transformación del laboratorio de la OPAQ en un Centro de Química y Tecnología, así como a la aplicación de la Decisión C-SS-4/DEC.3, titulada «Modo de hacer frente a la amenaza del empleo de armas químicas», adoptada por la Conferencia de los Estados Partes en la Convención sobre las Armas Químicas en su período extraordinario de sesiones, el 27 de junio de 2018. |
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| 35. | El 26 de junio de 2019, el Consejo adoptó la Decisión (PESC) 2019/1092 (9) por la que se prorrogó la vigencia de la Decisión (PESC) 2017/2302 (10), de 12 de diciembre de 2017, para apoyar las actividades de la OPAQ de ayuda a las operaciones de limpieza en la antigua planta de almacenamiento de armas químicas de Libia en el marco de la aplicación de la Estrategia de la UE contra la Proliferación de Armas de Destrucción Masiva. |
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| 36. | La UE siguió apoyando con firmeza la labor de la misión de determinación de los hechos de la OPAQ y del Grupo de Evaluación de las Declaraciones en lo referente a la investigación de informaciones sobre el uso de armas químicas en Siria y a la subsanación de las carencias e incoherencias detectadas en la declaración inicial de Siria. En este contexto, el 9 de diciembre de 2019 el Consejo adoptó la Decisión (PESC) 2019/2112 (11), por la que prorrogó la vigencia de la Decisión (PESC) 2017/2303 (12) de apoyo a la aplicación continua de la Resolución 2118 (2013) del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas y de la Decisión EC-M-33/DEC.1 del Consejo Ejecutivo de la OPAQ sobre la destrucción de las armas químicas sirias, en particular mediante el suministro de imágenes de satélite en apoyo de las operaciones de la OPAQ en Siria. |
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| 37. | De conformidad con las Conclusiones del Consejo Europeo de 28 de junio de 2018, en las que se señalaba el compromiso de la UE de apoyar la aplicación de la Decisión C-SS-4/DEC.3 del período extraordinario de sesiones de la Conferencia de los Estados Partes en la Convención sobre las Armas Químicas, de 27 de junio de 2018, a fin de establecer un mecanismo de determinación de responsabilidades en respuesta al uso reiterado de estas armas desde 2012, y con miras a garantizar la aprobación del proyecto de programa y presupuesto de la OPAQ para 2020, que ofrecía una base firme y sólida a la Secretaría Técnica de la OPAQ para hacer frente a las múltiples tareas y desafíos futuros, la UE llevó a cabo gestiones ante un gran número de Estados Partes en la Convención sobre las Armas Químicas para pedirles que adoptaran un enfoque constructivo de la aplicación de la Decisión C-SS-4/DEC.3 de la OPAQ y que apoyaran la 24.a Conferencia de los Estados Partes prevista para los días 25 a 29 de noviembre de 2019, a fin de que tuviera un resultado satisfactorio. |
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| 38. | Mediante la Decisión (PESC) 2017/1252 del Consejo (13), de 11 de julio de 2017, en favor de reforzar la protección y la seguridad químicas en Ucrania en consonancia con la aplicación de la Resolución 1540 (2004) del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas sobre la no proliferación de las armas de destrucción masiva y sus sistemas vectores, la UE apoyó el desarrollo de capacidades nacionales en Ucrania y, en particular, la creación de un centro nacional de referencia ucraniano para identificar sustancias químicas reguladas y tóxicas. |
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| 39. | El 14 de octubre de 2019, la UE, mediante la Decisión (PESC) 2019/1722 del Consejo (14), prorrogó por otros doce meses su régimen de medidas restrictivas contra el uso y la proliferación de armas químicas. |
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ARMAS BIOLÓGICAS

| 40. | El 21 de enero de 2019, el Consejo de la UE adoptó la quinta Decisión consecutiva en apoyo de la Convención sobre Armas Bacteriológicas y Toxínicas (CABT). La Decisión (PESC) 2019/97 del Consejo (15) establece un presupuesto de 3 millones EUR destinado a la Oficina de Asuntos de Desarme de las Naciones Unidas (UNODA) para el período 2019-2022. Esta dotación permite a la Dependencia de Apoyo para la Aplicación de la Convención facilitar seis nuevos proyectos en apoyo de la universalización; desarrollar las capacidades para apoyar la aplicación nacional, en particular con la realización de tres ejercicios de revisión entre homólogos; fomentar la bioseguridad en el Sur Global; elaborar instrumentos de divulgación, educación y participación; y aumentar la preparación para responder a ataques biológicos. En 2019, se financiaron tres talleres y otros dos actos en el marco de esta Decisión. Uno de ellos fue un taller sobre bioseguridad, el primero de este tipo, titulado «Participación de jóvenes científicos del Sur Global en la diplomacia en materia de bioseguridad», que se celebró del 3 al 5 de agosto de 2019 cerca de Ginebra. El taller reunió hasta veinte jóvenes científicos de países en vías de desarrollo que trabajaban en temas relacionados con la CABT. La Decisión (PESC) 2019/97 también apoyará el programa entre períodos de sesiones de la Convención y la preparación de la Novena Conferencia de Examen en 2021. |
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| 41. | El 31 de julio de 2019, el Consejo adoptó la Decisión (PESC) 2019/1296 del Consejo (16) en favor de reforzar la protección y la seguridad biológicas en Ucrania en consonancia con la aplicación de la Resolución 1540 (2004) del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas sobre la no proliferación de las armas de destrucción masiva y sus sistemas vectores. Esta Decisión prevé una ayuda de 1,9 millones EUR para un período de tres años. Mediante esta Decisión, la UE apoya el refuerzo de la protección y la seguridad biológicas de Ucrania, en particular mejorando la base legislativa y reglamentaria de Ucrania y sus sistemas de salud humana y animal, así como aumentando la sensibilización de los científicos especializados en ciencias de la vida. |
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| 42. | El 9 de diciembre de 2019, el Consejo adoptó la Decisión (PESC) 2019/2108 (17) en favor de reforzar la protección y la seguridad biológicas en América Latina en consonancia con la aplicación de la Resolución 1540 (2004) del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas sobre la no proliferación de las armas de destrucción masiva y sus sistemas vectores, dotada con 2,7 millones EUR para un período de tres años. |
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| 43. | Con las Decisiones del Consejo citadas, la ayuda financiera total proporcionada por la UE en apoyo de la CABT desde 2006 ha aumentado hasta totalizar casi 15 millones EUR. |
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| 44. | En la reunión de Estados Partes en la Convención celebrada del 3 al 6 de diciembre de 2019 en Ginebra, la UE formuló una declaración general. La UE reiteró su firme apoyo a la CABT como elemento fundamental del sistema internacional basado en normas y recordó los esfuerzos que realiza desde hace tiempo para fortalecer esta Convención, promover su universalización y fomentar su aplicación. Entre las prioridades de la UE en el contexto de la CABT se incluyen mejorar la aplicación y el cumplimiento a escala nacional, promover medidas de fomento de la confianza y la transparencia, como las revisiones inter pares y las visitas voluntarias, entre otras iniciativas, facilitar la cooperación en materia de ciencia y tecnología, poner en práctica las disposiciones consultivas del artículo V y las disposiciones del artículo VII sobre asistencia, respuesta y preparación, y promover la adhesión universal a la Convención, así como la igualdad de género y el empoderamiento de la mujer como una importante prioridad transversal. Además, la UE expresó su constante inquietud por la crítica situación financiera de la Convención e instó a todos los Estados que aún no lo hubieran hecho a que cumplieran sin demora sus obligaciones financieras. En este contexto, la UE recordó que la finalidad del Fondo de Operaciones establecido en 2018 es proporcionar liquidez financiera a corto plazo a principios del año natural, y no subvencionar en modo alguno los impagos o los atrasos. En lo que respecta a las actividades, la Unión destacó los logros de la cooperación instaurada en el marco de la Decisión del Consejo de la UE en apoyo de la CABT y la Iniciativa de la UE sobre los centros de excelencia para la mitigación de los riesgos químicos, biológicos, radiológicos y nucleares (QBRN). En un acto paralelo financiado por la UE, celebrado el 4 de diciembre de 2019, se presentaron las actividades relacionadas con la bioseguridad en el Cáucaso en el marco de la Iniciativa sobre los centros de excelencia para la mitigación de los riesgos QBRN. |
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| 45. | La UE también participó activamente en las cinco reuniones de expertos celebradas del 29 de julio al 8 de agosto de 2019 en Ginebra, a saber, la reunión de expertos (MX1) sobre cooperación y asistencia, centrada especialmente en el fortalecimiento de la cooperación y la asistencia de conformidad con el artículo X (29 y 30 de julio), la reunión de expertos (MX2) sobre el examen de los adelantos en la esfera de la ciencia y la tecnología relacionados con la Convención (31 de julio y 2 de agosto), la reunión de expertos (MX3) sobre el fortalecimiento de la aplicación a escala nacional (5 de agosto de 2019), la reunión de expertos (MX4) sobre asistencia, respuesta y preparación (6 y 7 de agosto de 2019) y la reunión de expertos (MX5) sobre el fortalecimiento institucional de la Convención (8 de agosto de 2019). La UE formuló mensajes clave, centrados en los aspectos esenciales y en cuestiones de actualidad en cada una de las reuniones de expertos y habló en el acto paralelo organizado por Francia sobre las medidas voluntarias de transparencia, abogando por un intercambio de información más estructurado sobre los ejercicios de revisión inter pares. La UE se centró en la sensibilización de los profesionales del sector de la ciencia y la tecnología mediante la elaboración de módulos de aprendizaje electrónico y la financiación de seminarios para las partes interesadas. En el mismo contexto, la Unión promovió la nueva Decisión del Consejo de la UE en apoyo de la universalización y la aplicación de la Convención. |
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MISILES BALÍSTICOS

Código de Conducta de La Haya

| 46. | El Código de Conducta de La Haya contra la Proliferación de los Misiles Balísticos es el resultado de los esfuerzos de la comunidad internacional por regular el ámbito de los misiles balísticos capaces de transportar armas de destrucción masiva. Es el único instrumento multilateral de transparencia y fomento de la confianza relativo a la proliferación de misiles balísticos. Al suscribir el Código de Conducta, los miembros se comprometen políticamente de forma voluntaria a presentar notificaciones previas a todo lanzamiento o vuelo de ensayo de misiles balísticos o vehículos de lanzamiento espacial. Los países suscriptores se comprometen también a presentar una declaración anual sobre sus políticas nacionales relacionadas con vehículos de lanzamiento espacial y misiles balísticos. |
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| 47. | La UE ha apoyado firmemente el Código desde sus comienzos. Todos los Estados miembros de la UE lo han suscrito. Desde que este código políticamente vinculante se firmó en La Haya (Países Bajos) y entró en vigor en noviembre de 2002, el número de signatarios ha pasado de 93 a 143. Este aumento se debe también a las iniciativas diplomáticas que la UE llevó a cabo en apoyo de la universalización del Código ante varios Estados no suscriptores. |
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| 48. | La UE promueve de forma sistemática la universalidad, la plena aplicación y la mejora del funcionamiento del Código. En la última década, el Consejo de la UE ha ido adoptando, en el marco de la política exterior y de seguridad común (PESC), una serie de decisiones o acciones comunes que apoyan el Código de Conducta de La Haya y la no proliferación de misiles en general. A través de dichas decisiones del Consejo, la UE financia actividades divulgativas sobre el Código, como por ejemplo actos paralelos, documentos de investigación, reuniones de expertos y sesiones regionales de concienciación. Estas actividades las lleva a cabo la Fundación para la Investigación Estratégica, institución francesa con sede en París, normalmente con la participación de la Presidencia rotatoria del Código. |
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| 49. | Mediante la Decisión (PESC) 2017/2370 del Consejo (18), de 18 de diciembre de 2017, la UE sigue promoviendo la suscripción del Código y, en última instancia, su universalidad; apoyando la plena aplicación del Código; promoviendo el diálogo entre los Estados suscriptores y no suscriptores con el fin de contribuir a instaurar la confianza y la transparencia; fomentando la moderación y aumentando la estabilidad y la seguridad para todos; dando mayor proyección pública al Código y concienciando a la opinión pública sobre los riesgos y las amenazas que supone la proliferación de misiles balísticos; y explorando, en particular mediante estudios académicos, las posibilidades de reforzar el Código y de promover la cooperación entre este y otros instrumentos multilaterales pertinentes. |
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RESOLUCIÓN 1540 DEL CONSEJO DE SEGURIDAD DE LAS NACIONES UNIDAS Y MITIGACIÓN DEL RIESGO QBRN

| 50. | La Resolución 1540 (2004) del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas sigue siendo un pilar fundamental de la arquitectura internacional de no proliferación. Se trata del primer instrumento internacional que se ocupa de forma integrada y global de las armas de destrucción masiva, sus sistemas vectores y materiales conexos. La Resolución 1540 (2004) del Consejo de Seguridad establece obligaciones vinculantes para todos los países. El objetivo de estas obligaciones es evitar que agentes no estatales obtengan acceso a tales armas, sus sistemas vectores y materiales conexos. La Resolución, adoptada en virtud del capítulo VII de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, obliga a todos los países a adoptar la legislación necesaria para impedir que los agentes no estatales consigan armas nucleares, químicas o biológicas, y a establecer controles nacionales adecuados de los materiales conexos a fin de prevenir su tráfico ilícito. En el examen amplio de la Resolución 1540 del Consejo de Seguridad realizado en 2016 se reafirmó su carácter fundamental, importancia y autoridad, tal como se refleja en la Resolución 2325 del Consejo de Seguridad. |
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| 51. | Con el fin de contribuir a la aplicación de las conclusiones del examen amplio de 2016 y de apoyar la plena aplicación de la Resolución 1540, el 11 de mayo de 2017 el Consejo de la UE adoptó la Decisión (PESC) 2017/809 (19) de apoyo a la aplicación de la Resolución 1540 (2004) del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas sobre la no proliferación de las armas de destrucción masiva y sus sistemas vectores. La Decisión del Consejo cubre un período de treinta y seis meses y está siendo aplicada por la Oficina de Asuntos de Desarme de las Naciones Unidas (Nueva York), que ha subcontratado algunos de los aspectos de la aplicación a la Organización para la Seguridad y la Cooperación en Europa (Viena). La financiación de la UE ayuda a los países a determinar la asistencia técnica específica que necesitan, a dar a conocer mejor los programas pertinentes de asistencia técnica y a mejorar la cooperación con las organizaciones internacionales y regionales, para apoyar la labor de capacitación nacional. |
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| 52. | La Iniciativa de la UE sobre los centros de excelencia para la mitigación de los riesgos QBRN (en lo sucesivo, «la Iniciativa CdE») es un programa de desarrollo de capacidades en todo el mundo en el que actualmente participan 61 países asociados agrupados en ocho secretarías regionales situadas en las regiones siguientes: fachada atlántica de África; Asia central; África oriental y central; países del Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo; Oriente Próximo; África del norte y Sahel; Asia sudoriental; Europa sudoriental y oriental. |
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| 53. | La Iniciativa CdE se financia con cargo al Instrumento en pro de la Estabilidad y la Paz y tiene por objeto mitigar los riesgos relacionados con los materiales QBRN, reforzar la preparación de los países asociados y consolidar la cultura de seguridad y la gobernanza. Los países participantes reciben apoyo en sus esfuerzos por crear, con carácter voluntario y mediante un planteamiento regional dictado por la demanda, estructuras de coordinación y gobernanza nacionales y regionales. Estas plataformas elaboran y refuerzan las políticas nacionales en materia de riesgos QBRN y permiten desarrollar capacidades a partir de evaluaciones de las necesidades específicas y planes de acción nacionales. Reciben el apoyo de varios proyectos de cooperación regional financiados en el marco de la Iniciativa y abiertos a otros instrumentos de financiación. Desde 2010 se han financiado 82 proyectos regionales. El presupuesto de la Iniciativa CdE para el decenio iniciado en 2010 asciende a unos 250 millones EUR. |
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| 54. | La red de centros de excelencia está actualmente bien desarrollada y ha permitido a la UE acometer ejercicios de formación y de simulación teórica y ejercicios transfronterizos sobre el terreno en relación con cuestiones como la protección civil, la respuesta a incidentes, la bioseguridad y la gestión de residuos en el marco de los proyectos de los centros de excelencia, con el fin de darles mayor proyección pública y de evaluar las consecuencias concretas de su labor. Se han empezado a elaborar planes de acción regionales QBRN y se han puesto en marcha iniciativas de cooperación interregional al respecto. Además, la Iniciativa CdE está suficientemente madura como para apoyar medidas adicionales que aborden cuestiones de gobernanza de la seguridad relacionadas con la ciberdelincuencia, el terrorismo, las infraestructuras vitales, los medicamentos falsificados, las amenazas híbridas y los explosivos, así como para seguir desarrollando la cooperación en los ámbitos de la criminalística nuclear, el control de las fronteras y el control de las exportaciones de productos de doble uso. En 2019, en el marco de la red de centros de excelencia de la UE para la mitigación de los riesgos QBRN, el Centro Común de Investigación de la UE, en colaboración con el Departamento de Energía de los Estados Unidos y el Instituto de Investigaciones Nucleares de Kiev, llevó a cabo actividades de educación y formación en materia de seguridad nuclear para participantes de Georgia, Ucrania, Azerbaiyán y Moldavia, con el fin de mejorar la seguridad nuclear en la región del Mar Negro. |
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| 55. | Se ha seguido aplicando el Plan de Acción para mejorar la preparación ante riesgos de seguridad químicos, biológicos, radiológicos y nucleares, presentado en octubre de 2017 por la Comisión en el marco de un conjunto más amplio de medidas de lucha contra el terrorismo. En el Plan de Acción vigente, basado en los logros del Plan de Acción QBRN de la UE para 2010-2015, se ha establecido toda una serie de medidas para mejorar la preparación, la resiliencia y la coordinación a escala de la Unión. En él se propone la creación de una estructura QBRN más orientada a la seguridad a escala de la UE, y se insiste en la necesidad de hacer un mejor uso de los recursos existentes y de poner en común la experiencia disponible. El Plan de Acción insta también a reforzar la preparación de la UE en materia de riesgos QBRN y la respuesta a los mismos mediante formaciones y ejercicios transfronterizos e intersectoriales. Destaca la necesidad de incluir siempre que resulte oportuno a las autoridades fronterizas y aduaneras y a los socios militares. El Plan de Acción insiste también en la importancia de establecer vínculos estrechos entre las actividades internas y externas relacionadas con la seguridad frente a riesgos QBRN, así como en la cooperación con las organizaciones multilaterales especializadas, como el OIEA, la Organización para la Prohibición de las Armas Químicas (OPAQ) e Interpol. Desde el punto de vista financiero, se ha apoyado la aplicación del Plan de Acción a través del Fondo de Seguridad Interior-Policía. |
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| 56. | El Plan de Acción QBRN ha recibido el apoyo científico y técnico de una serie de proyectos de investigación financiados por el Programa «Sociedad Segura» del Séptimo Programa Marco. La investigación abarca todo el ciclo de gestión de crisis, desde la prevención hasta la recuperación. Las actividades para determinar las necesidades de normalización podrían dar lugar a normas europeas. El programa Horizonte 2020 reforzará la labor de investigación QBRN en curso mediante la definición de temas de investigación concretos. |
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GRUPOS DE REFLEXIÓN

| 57. | Basándose en la Decisión 2010/430/PESC del Consejo (20), de 26 de julio de 2010, la aplicación de la Estrategia de la UE contra la Proliferación de Armas de Destrucción Masiva ha sido activamente respaldada por el Consorcio de No Proliferación y Desarme de la UE, que inició sus actividades en enero de 2011. El 26 de febrero de 2018, el Consejo adoptó la Decisión (PESC) 2018/299 del Consejo (21), que amplía el apoyo de la UE a las actividades del Consorcio durante el período 2018-2021 basándose en los logros ya obtenidos y añadiendo nuevos proyectos. |
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| 58. | Las actividades del Consorcio incrementaron la proyección pública de la UE ante terceros países y la sociedad civil, y contribuyeron sustancialmente a la definición de las políticas de la UE en materia de no proliferación y desarme. El Consorcio ofrece una plataforma para el establecimiento de contactos informales entre profesionales y fomenta el diálogo entre distintas partes interesadas. Sus actividades han contribuido a sensibilizar acerca de los retos que plantean las armas de destrucción masiva y las armas convencionales y han explorado soluciones para afrontar dichos retos. Se basa en una amplia red de 90 grupos de reflexión y centros de investigación de toda Europa, que incluye a miembros de todos los Estados miembros de la UE y de países asociados como Suiza y Ucrania. En 2019 se sumaron a la red 14 institutos. |
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| 59. | En todas las actividades organizadas por el Consorcio se garantizó la diversidad de participantes y oradores en cuanto al género, la edad, el campo de especialidad y la representación geográfica. Más concretamente, en 2019 el Consorcio organizó las siguientes actividades encaminadas a aplicar la Decisión (PESC) 2018/299 del Consejo:






  — | la octava reunión consultiva de la Unión Europea, que congregó a funcionarios de la UE y expertos europeos (Bruselas, 11 y 12 de junio); |
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la octava reunión consultiva de la Unión Europea, que congregó a funcionarios de la UE y expertos europeos (Bruselas, 11 y 12 de junio);

| — | la visita a Bruselas de participantes en el Programa de Becas sobre Desarme de las Naciones Unidas (12 y 13 de septiembre); |
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la visita a Bruselas de participantes en el Programa de Becas sobre Desarme de las Naciones Unidas (12 y 13 de septiembre);

| — | un seminario especializado sobre la aplicación efectiva de la norma contra las armas químicas; |
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un seminario especializado sobre la aplicación efectiva de la norma contra las armas químicas;

| — | un seminario especializado sobre «Seguridad, protección, sostenibilidad: promover el buen comportamiento en el espacio ultraterrestre» (Bruselas, 9 de diciembre); |
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un seminario especializado sobre «Seguridad, protección, sostenibilidad: promover el buen comportamiento en el espacio ultraterrestre» (Bruselas, 9 de diciembre);

| — | un taller «de nueva generación» (Bruselas, 12 de diciembre); |
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un taller «de nueva generación» (Bruselas, 12 de diciembre);

| — | la tercera reunión anual de la red europea de grupos de reflexión independientes sobre la no proliferación y el desarme (Bruselas, 12 de diciembre); |
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la tercera reunión anual de la red europea de grupos de reflexión independientes sobre la no proliferación y el desarme (Bruselas, 12 de diciembre);

| — | la octava Conferencia de la UE sobre la No Proliferación y el Desarme (Bruselas, 13 y 14 de diciembre). |
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la octava Conferencia de la UE sobre la No Proliferación y el Desarme (Bruselas, 13 y 14 de diciembre).

| 60. | En 2019, el Consorcio publicó un boletín de información mensual y cinco documentos de la UE sobre no proliferación y desarme (22). Las actividades de formación incluyeron un curso de formación en línea sobre la no proliferación y el desarme y las políticas de la UE, así como ayudas para 36 períodos de prácticas centrados en la no proliferación y el desarme en grupos de reflexión europeos entre 2018 y 2021, en aplicación de la Decisión (PESC) 2018/299 del Consejo, de 26 de febrero de 2018. |
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CONTROLES DE LAS EXPORTACIONES

| 61. | En 2019, el Grupo «Exportación de Armas Convencionales» finalizó su revisión de la Posición Común 2008/944/PESC (23) sobre el control de las exportaciones de armas. El Consejo adoptó una Decisión por la que modificó la Posición Común, así como una guía del usuario revisada. También adoptó unas Conclusiones sobre la revisión de la Posición Común. |
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| 62. | La Decisión del Consejo tiene en cuenta una serie de acontecimientos, tanto a nivel de la Unión Europea como a nivel internacional, que han dado lugar a nuevas obligaciones y compromisos para los Estados miembros desde la adopción de la Posición Común de 2008. Entre estos acontecimientos cabe citar, en particular, la entrada en vigor, el 24 de diciembre de 2014, del Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas (TCA), que regula el comercio internacional de armas convencionales. Todos los Estados miembros son Estados parte en el TCA. El objetivo del TCA es establecer normas internacionales comunes del máximo rigor posible para regular o mejorar la regulación del comercio internacional de armas convencionales, prevenir y eliminar el tráfico ilícito de armas convencionales y evitar la desviación de estas. |
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| 63. | En sus Conclusiones, el Consejo recuerda su determinación de reforzar el control de la exportación de tecnología y equipos militares y de reforzar la cooperación y promover la convergencia en el ámbito de las exportaciones de tecnología y equipos militares. A tal fin, la UE establece, promueve y aplica normas comunes rigurosas para la gestión de las transferencias de tecnología y equipos militares por parte de todos los Estados miembros. |
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| 64. | En 2019, la UE también prosiguió sus actividades divulgativas encaminadas tanto a ayudar a terceros países a establecer un sistema de control de las exportaciones de armas como a promover la universalización del TCA. De conformidad con la Decisión (PESC) 2018/101 del Consejo (24), de 22 de enero de 2018, aplicada por la Oficina Federal de Asuntos Económicos y Control de las Exportaciones de Alemania (BAFA), se celebraron una serie de talleres regionales, visitas de estudio y actos de asistencia individual. Además, se llevaron a cabo otras actividades regionales de divulgación, programas nacionales de ayuda adaptados a las necesidades del país y talleres ad hoc de ayuda individual en el marco de la Decisión (PESC) 2017/915 del Consejo (25), ejecutada por la BAFA y la agencia Expertise France, para apoyar la aplicación y universalización efectivas del Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas. |
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| 65. | En 2018 y 2019 se celebraron reuniones de diálogo político sobre cuestiones relacionadas con el control de las exportaciones de armas con Noruega, Canadá, los Estados Unidos y Ucrania. Este diálogo político brindó un foro para celebrar fructíferos debates sobre cuestiones de interés común, como las políticas de exportación a determinados destinos, cuestiones relacionadas con el cumplimiento y el control y el proceso del Tratado sobre el Comercio de Armas. |
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| 66. | En 2019, la UE siguió actualizando periódicamente sus reglamentos para reflejar la evolución en los regímenes multilaterales de control de las exportaciones. Así, la Comisión Europea adoptó, el 17 de octubre de 2019, el Reglamento Delegado (UE) 2019/2199 (26) que actualizaba la lista de control de la UE en consonancia con las decisiones adoptadas en 2018 en el marco de los regímenes multilaterales de control de las exportaciones, y estableció nuevos controles, por ejemplo, para las plataformas de lanzamiento desde el aire, los amplificadores de circuitos integrados monolíticos de microondas («MMIC»), los transistores discretos de microondas y los vehículos sumergibles no tripulados. |
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| 67. | El Grupo de coordinación sobre productos de doble uso siguió apoyando la aplicación eficaz y sistemática de los controles de las exportaciones en la UE. Se introdujeron nuevas funcionalidades en el sistema electrónico para productos de doble uso, que mejoraron los intercambios técnicos y de información dentro de la UE. La UE finalizó el proceso de definición de las orientaciones de cumplimiento para las empresas con la adopción de la Recomendación (UE) 2019/1318 de la Comisión (27), de 30 de julio de 2019. También avanzó en sus trabajos para la creación de una «plataforma de expedición de licencias por vía electrónica» que pueda ser utilizada por las autoridades competentes con carácter voluntario. Para garantizar la transparencia de las actividades de control de las exportaciones y de concesión de licencias, se publicó el correspondiente informe anual (28) y, el 13 de diciembre de 2019, se organizó un Foro sobre el Control de las Exportaciones que reunió a partes interesadas de los Estados miembros, la industria y la sociedad civil (29). |
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| 68. | Continuó la revisión de la política de control de las exportaciones de la UE. El Consejo y el Parlamento Europeo debatieron activamente la propuesta de la Comisión encaminada a modernizar los controles de exportaciones de productos de doble uso. En junio de 2019, el Consejo aprobó un mandato para las negociaciones con el Parlamento Europeo, y en otoño comenzaron las negociaciones tripartitas entre los colegisladores. |
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| 69. | Las posiciones y declaraciones de la UE se coordinaron de forma apropiada en preparación de las reuniones de los diversos regímenes de control de las exportaciones: la reunión plenaria del Grupo de Suministradores Nucleares, celebrada en Nursultán los días 20 y 21 de junio de 2019, la reunión plenaria del Grupo de Australia, celebrada en París del 3 al 7 de junio de 2019, y la reunión del Régimen de Control de la Tecnología de Misiles, celebrada en Auckland del 7 al 11 de octubre de 2019. |
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| 70. | El Régimen de Control de la Tecnología de Misiles (RCTM) es una asociación informal y voluntaria de países que comparten los objetivos de no proliferación de sistemas vectores no tripulados capaces de transportar armas de destrucción masiva, y que tratan de coordinar los esfuerzos nacionales de expedición de licencias de exportación para impedir su proliferación. Los Gobiernos participantes en el RCTM se han comprometido a adherirse a las directrices comunes en materia de exportaciones (las Directrices del RCTM), que se aplican a una lista común integral de artículos controlados [el Anexo sobre Equipos, Equipo Lógico y Tecnología del RCTM]. Los socios del RCTM intercambian periódicamente información sobre cuestiones de interés relativas a la expedición de licencias nacionales de exportación. Las Directrices y las listas de control del RCTM constituyen un conjunto de buenas prácticas internacionales de referencia para el control de las exportaciones de productos y tecnologías relacionados con los misiles. |
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| 71. | Un problema importante para la UE en el marco del RCTM sigue siendo el bloqueo de la adhesión de Croacia, Chipre, Eslovaquia, Eslovenia, Estonia, Letonia, Lituania, Malta y Rumanía al régimen. La continuidad y la previsibilidad de la presidencia de los regímenes de control de las exportaciones, entre ellos el RCTM, son fundamentales para el funcionamiento y la credibilidad de estos regímenes. En octubre de 2019, los Estados miembros de la UE que son miembros del RCTM presentaron un documento oficioso sobre cuestiones relativas a la presidencia para su examen en la sesión plenaria, en el que se exploraban opciones para alentar y apoyar una presidencia sostenible del Régimen. La UE seguirá manteniendo debates con los miembros sobre las diversas opciones. En el contexto del RCTM, la UE siempre ha apoyado la adopción de declaraciones públicas firmes sobre dicho régimen que reflejen la inquietud internacional que producen los lanzamientos de misiles balísticos y el considerable desarrollo de la tecnología de misiles por parte de Irán y la República Popular Democrática de Corea. |
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| 72. | Se ha seguido aplicando el Programa de Control de las Exportaciones entre Socios de la UE para mejorar la eficacia de los sistemas de control de las exportaciones de productos de doble uso y materiales, equipos y tecnologías conexos de seis regiones. En 2019, este programa se amplió para permitir la cooperación con Irak, y actualmente abarca un total de 37 países, algunos de los cuales participan también en las Iniciativas Específicas de Control de las Exportaciones realizadas en colaboración con el Centro Ucraniano de Ciencia y Tecnología y el Centro Internacional para la Ciencia y la Tecnología de Kazajistán, que abarcan 13 países. |
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| 73. | El Programa de Control de las Exportaciones entre Socios de la UE se siguió coordinando estrechamente con el Programa de Control de las Exportaciones y Cuestiones Conexas de Seguridad Fronteriza del Departamento de Estado de los EE. UU. La UE y los Estados Unidos organizaron seminarios conjuntos con el fin de intercambiar información sobre metodologías de evaluación de amenazas, definir indicadores de impacto comunes y coordinar la asistencia sobre el terreno. En agosto de 2019, la UE organizó en Finlandia la edición anual del cursillo universitario de verano de la UE sobre controles del comercio estratégico, dirigido a los países asociados del Programa de Control de las Exportaciones entre Socios de la UE. El portal del Programa de Control de las Exportaciones entre Socios de la UE se transfirió al entorno web oficial de la Unión Europea (https://europa.eu/cbrn-risk-mitigation/eu-p2p_en), y las actualizaciones visuales y de contenido finalizarán en 2020. El portal seguirá sirviendo de plataforma para todos los programas de divulgación de la UE en materia de controles de las exportaciones de productos militares y de doble uso, con objeto de personalizar el intercambio de información con los países socios de la Unión. El programa se financia con cargo al Instrumento en pro de la Estabilidad y la Paz. |
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ESPACIO

| 74. | La UE y sus Estados miembros siguieron promoviendo la preservación de un entorno espacial seguro y sostenible y la utilización del espacio ultraterrestre con fines pacíficos sobre una base equitativa y mutuamente aceptable. La UE siguió subrayando la importancia de las medidas de transparencia y de fomento de la confianza, así como la necesidad de promover una conducta responsable en el espacio ultraterrestre en el marco de las Naciones Unidas. A este respecto, la UE formuló declaraciones relacionadas con el espacio en la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas, la Conferencia de Desarme de las Naciones Unidas, la Comisión de Desarme de las Naciones Unidas y la Comisión de las Naciones Unidas sobre la Utilización del Espacio Ultraterrestre con Fines Pacíficos. |
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| 75. | La UE y sus Estados miembros mantuvieron su firme determinación de prevenir una carrera de armamentos en el espacio ultraterrestre, objetivo que es fundamental para fortalecer la seguridad y la estabilidad internacionales y para salvaguardar la utilización a largo plazo del entorno espacial con fines pacíficos. Siguieron expresando su preocupación por el desarrollo de todas las armas y capacidades antisatélite, incluidas las de base terrestre, y subrayando la importancia de hacer frente a esa evolución con prontitud y en el marco de las iniciativas internacionales encaminadas a prevenir una carrera de armamentos en el espacio ultraterrestre. |
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| 76. | La UE y sus Estados miembros apoyaron firmemente la adopción del preámbulo y las veintiuna directrices relativas a la sostenibilidad a largo plazo de las actividades en el espacio ultraterrestre, que fueron adoptadas por la Comisión sobre la Utilización del Espacio Ultraterrestre con Fines Pacíficos y aprobadas mediante una Resolución de la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas en 2019 (30). Las directrices constituyen un importante complemento de las medidas de transparencia y fomento de la confianza en las actividades relativas al espacio ultraterrestre (31). |
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| 77. | El 9 de diciembre, el Consorcio de No Proliferación y Desarme de la UE, en cooperación con el Grupo de Trabajo sobre el Espacio del SEAE, organizó el seminario sobre «Seguridad, protección, sostenibilidad: promover el buen comportamiento en el espacio ultraterrestre». El objetivo del seminario era el intercambio de puntos de vista e información sobre las iniciativas nacionales, regionales y mundiales encaminadas a promover la preservación de un entorno espacial seguro y sostenible y la utilización del espacio ultraterrestre con fines pacíficos sobre una base equitativa y mutuamente aceptable. El seminario reunió a funcionarios públicos y personas del mundo académico y del sector privado. Los participantes apreciaron el fructífero debate entre la comunidad espacial y la comunidad de no proliferación y desarme sobre temas relativos a la seguridad, la protección y la sostenibilidad del espacio ultraterrestre. |
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CLÁUSULAS SOBRE NO PROLIFERACIÓN DE ARMAS DE DESTRUCCIÓN MASIVA

| 78. | De conformidad con su política de no proliferación de armas de destrucción masiva, y con arreglo a las Conclusiones del Consejo de 2003, la UE siguió trabajando en la integración de los compromisos en materia de no proliferación de armas de destrucción masiva en sus acuerdos con países socios. En este sentido, la UE continuó las negociaciones relativas a la inclusión de una cláusula sobre armas de destrucción masiva en un nuevo acuerdo con Azerbaiyán, y las finalizó en el caso de los acuerdos con Chile y Kirguistán. Por otra parte, de conformidad con la Decisión conjunta de la UE y Cuba sobre la aplicación provisional de algunas partes del nuevo acuerdo celebrado entre ambas, el primer diálogo mantenido entre la UE y Cuba sobre la no proliferación de armas de destrucción masiva tuvo lugar en Bruselas en marzo, sobre la base de la cláusula que figura en el nuevo acuerdo relativa a esta cuestión. La UE asistió como observadora al primer período de sesiones de la Conferencia sobre la Creación en Oriente Medio de una Zona Libre de Armas Nucleares y Otras Armas de Destrucción Masiva, celebrado en Nueva York del 18 al 22 de noviembre de 2019. |
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OTROS FOROS MULTILATERALES

G7

| 79. | La UE siguió participando activamente en las reuniones del Grupo de Directores del G7 en el ámbito de la no proliferación. En 2019 participó en las reuniones presididas por Francia, que se centraron en cuestiones de actualidad relacionadas con la no proliferación y el desarme, y en la búsqueda de nuevos avances en la coordinación de la labor de dicho grupo y de la Alianza Mundial del G7 contra la Propagación de Armas y Materiales de Destrucción en Masa, en particular mediante el establecimiento de un vínculo más estrecho entre las prioridades de actuación y las actividades de los proyectos. |
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| 80. | La UE mantiene su adhesión a la labor de la Alianza Mundial contra la Propagación de Armas y Materiales de Destrucción en Masa, en particular gracias a la asistencia técnica (evaluación de amenazas, planes de acción nacionales) que presta en todo el mundo a través de la Iniciativa de la UE sobre los centros de excelencia para la mitigación de los riesgos químicos, biológicos, radiológicos y nucleares. En su Declaración sobre la No Proliferación y el Desarme de 6 de abril de 2019, el G7 reconoció que la Alianza Mundial dirigida por el G7, actualmente integrada por treinta miembros activos y la UE, sigue siendo necesaria. |
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REUNIONES DE DIÁLOGO POLÍTICO

| 81. | El enviado especial del SEAE en materia de no proliferación y desarme celebró reuniones de diálogo sobre no proliferación y desarme con China, la India, Ucrania y los Estados Unidos. Realizó numerosas consultas bilaterales con diferentes partes interesadas en paralelo a foros de alto nivel, como la Primera Comisión de la AGNU, la segunda reunión del Comité Preparatorio de la Conferencia de Examen de 2020 del Tratado sobre la No Proliferación de las Armas Nucleares, o la Conferencia General del OIEA. Se llevaron a cabo consultas bilaterales con la alta representante para Asuntos de Desarme de las Naciones Unidas, el director general de la Organización para la Prohibición de las Armas Químicas y la Presidencia neozelandesa del RCTM, entre otros. |
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ANEXO I

OVERVIEW OF EU COUNCIL JOINT ACTIONS AND COUNCIL DECISIONS IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EUROPEAN UNION STRATEGY AGAINST THE PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

| | Title | Objective and implementing entity | Budget and duration |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/97 of 21 January 2019 in support of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention in the framework of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction | This Council Decision serves as an operational policy tool for providing essential follow-up and momentum to the activities undertaken throughout 2016-2018 in the framework of Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/51 in support of the BTWC. It will support in particular the discussions in the BTWC Meetings of Experts in 2019 and 2020, as well as preparations for the Ninth Review Conference in 2021.
  The following activities will be undertaken: (1) Universalisation; (2) Capacity development for national implementation; (3) Fostering biosecurity networks in the Global South; (4) BTWC inter-sessional programme and Ninth Review Conference in 2021; (5) Preparedness to prevent and respond to biological attacks; and, (6) Enabling tools for outreach.

  Implementing Agency: BTWC Implementation Support Unit via UNODA | Budget: EUR 3 029 856

  OJ L 19, 22.1.2019, p. 11

  Estimated duration of the action: 36 months |
| 2. | Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/538 of 1 April 2019 in support of activities of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction | The Council Decision foresees a contribution to the core activities of the Organisation, notably for verification, national implementation, universalisation and the Africa programme. It also contributes substantially to the project of transforming the OPCW laboratory into a Centre of Chemistry and Technology and to the implementation of the decision by the OPCW Conference of States Parties directing the OPCW Technical Secretariat to put into place arrangements to identify the perpetrators of the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic.

  Implementing Agency: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). | Budget: EUR 11 601 256

  OJ L 93, 2.4.2019, p. 3

  Estimated duration of the action: 36 months. |
| 3. | Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 of 15 April 2019 on Union support for activities leading up to the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) | The Council Decision supports the organisation of a series of consultations: three thematic seminars for all States Parties on nuclear disarmament (Geneva), nuclear non-proliferation (New York) and peaceful uses of nuclear energy (Vienna), targeted at practitioners/diplomats, academia and civil society, as well as four regional meetings: Asia-Pacific, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
  The regional meetings will cover all three of the NPT pillars viewed through the lens of regional priorities and concerns. All activities will seek to highlight the many benefits already provided by the NPT and the need to preserve those benefits.

  Implementing Agency: UNODA. | Budget: EUR 1 299 883

  OJ L 105, 16.4.2019, p. 25

  Estimated duration of the action: 18 months. |
| 4. | Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/938 of 6 June 2019 in support of a process of confidence-building leading to the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East | Objectives:






  — | To produce a factual narrative of efforts to establish a ME WMDFZ between 1995 and 2015 to fill an important gap in the research literature and identify lessons for future efforts. |

Title

Objective and implementing entity

Budget and duration

1.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/97 of 21 January 2019 in support of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention in the framework of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

This Council Decision serves as an operational policy tool for providing essential follow-up and momentum to the activities undertaken throughout 2016-2018 in the framework of Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/51 in support of the BTWC. It will support in particular the discussions in the BTWC Meetings of Experts in 2019 and 2020, as well as preparations for the Ninth Review Conference in 2021.

The following activities will be undertaken: (1) Universalisation; (2) Capacity development for national implementation; (3) Fostering biosecurity networks in the Global South; (4) BTWC inter-sessional programme and Ninth Review Conference in 2021; (5) Preparedness to prevent and respond to biological attacks; and, (6) Enabling tools for outreach.

Implementing Agency: BTWC Implementation Support Unit via UNODA

Budget: EUR 3 029 856

OJ L 19, 22.1.2019, p. 11

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months

2.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/538 of 1 April 2019 in support of activities of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

The Council Decision foresees a contribution to the core activities of the Organisation, notably for verification, national implementation, universalisation and the Africa programme. It also contributes substantially to the project of transforming the OPCW laboratory into a Centre of Chemistry and Technology and to the implementation of the decision by the OPCW Conference of States Parties directing the OPCW Technical Secretariat to put into place arrangements to identify the perpetrators of the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic.

Implementing Agency: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 11 601 256

OJ L 93, 2.4.2019, p. 3

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

3.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/615 of 15 April 2019 on Union support for activities leading up to the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)

The Council Decision supports the organisation of a series of consultations: three thematic seminars for all States Parties on nuclear disarmament (Geneva), nuclear non-proliferation (New York) and peaceful uses of nuclear energy (Vienna), targeted at practitioners/diplomats, academia and civil society, as well as four regional meetings: Asia-Pacific, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East.

The regional meetings will cover all three of the NPT pillars viewed through the lens of regional priorities and concerns. All activities will seek to highlight the many benefits already provided by the NPT and the need to preserve those benefits.

Implementing Agency: UNODA.

Budget: EUR 1 299 883

OJ L 105, 16.4.2019, p. 25

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months.

4.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/938 of 6 June 2019 in support of a process of confidence-building leading to the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East

Objectives:

—

To produce a factual narrative of efforts to establish a ME WMDFZ between 1995 and 2015 to fill an important gap in the research literature and identify lessons for future efforts.

| — | To identify key issues, opportunities, obstacles and ideas of contemporary relevance to consideration of a WMDFZ and efforts to enhance regional security cooperation. |
| --- | --- |

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To identify key issues, opportunities, obstacles and ideas of contemporary relevance to consideration of a WMDFZ and efforts to enhance regional security cooperation.

| — | To engage and obtain perspectives and insights from a wide community of researchers, policymakers and academics in the region on these issues and, in so doing, expand the number and diversity of participants exploring the prospects for dialogue and progress. |
| --- | --- |

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To engage and obtain perspectives and insights from a wide community of researchers, policymakers and academics in the region on these issues and, in so doing, expand the number and diversity of participants exploring the prospects for dialogue and progress.

| — | To facilitate dialogue among these experts with a view to fostering networks, communication and engagement that could in turn contribute to future efforts to advance regional security, arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament progress in the region. |
| --- | --- |

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To facilitate dialogue among these experts with a view to fostering networks, communication and engagement that could in turn contribute to future efforts to advance regional security, arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament progress in the region.

Implementing Agency: UNIDIR.

Budget: EUR 2 856 278

OJ L 149, 7.6.2019, p. 63

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

5.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1092 of 26 June 2019 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2302 in support of the OPCW activities to assist clean-up operations at the former chemical weapons storage site in Libya in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1092 extended the duration of Decision (CFSP) 2017/2302 from 20 months to 32 months.

Implementing Agency: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

OJ L 173, 27.6.2019, p. 47

6.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/1296 of 31 July 2019 in support of strengthening biological safety and security in Ukraine in line with the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery

The overall objective of this Decision is to support three OSCE projects aiming at strengthening biological safety and security in Ukraine in line with UNSC Resolution 1540 (2004) and the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.

The following activities would be undertaken:

| a) | harmonisation of existing Ukrainian regulations on biosafety and biosecurity with international standards; |
| --- | --- |

a)

harmonisation of existing Ukrainian regulations on biosafety and biosecurity with international standards;

| b) | establishing of the veterinary surveillance system sustainability in Ukraine; and |
| --- | --- |

b)

establishing of the veterinary surveillance system sustainability in Ukraine; and

| c) | awareness raising, education and training for life scientists on biosafety and biosecurity. |
| --- | --- |

c)

awareness raising, education and training for life scientists on biosafety and biosecurity.

Implementing Agency: OSCE.

Budget: EUR 1 913 900

OJ L 204, 2.8.2019, p. 29

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

7.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/2108 of 9 December 2019 in support of strengthening biological safety and security in Latin America in line with the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery

This Council Decision has the objective to improve biosafety and biosecurity in beneficiary countries in Latin America in line with UNSC Resolution 1540 (2004).

The following activities are to be undertaken:

| a) | Technical and legislative assistance to strengthen, in beneficiary countries, regulations on biosafety and biosecurity and ensure their harmonization with international standards, and to promote and enhance regional cooperation; |
| --- | --- |

a)

Technical and legislative assistance to strengthen, in beneficiary countries, regulations on biosafety and biosecurity and ensure their harmonization with international standards, and to promote and enhance regional cooperation;

| b) | awareness raising, education and training on biosafety and biosecurity. |
| --- | --- |

b)

awareness raising, education and training on biosafety and biosecurity.

Implementing Agency: Organisation of American States (OAS).

Budget: EUR 2 738 708

OJ L 318, 10.12.2019, p. 123

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

8.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/2112 of 9 December 2019 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2303 in support of the continued implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2118 (2013) and OPCW Executive Council decision EC/M-33/DEC.1 on the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons, in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

Council Decision (CFSP) 2019/2112 extended the duration of Decision (CFSP) 2017/2303 from 12 months to 48 months.

Implementing Agency: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPWC).

OJ L 318, 10.12.2019, p. 159

9.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/2011 of 17 December 2018 in support of gender mainstreamed policies, programmes and actions in the fight against small arms trafficking and misuse, in line with the Women, Peace and Security agenda

The objective is to support gender-mainstreaming of small arms (SALW) control and countering firearms abuse, in line with the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda and the UN Programme of Action against illicit SALW (PoA), through:

| — | the development of a training manual and an implementation support programme; |
| --- | --- |

—

the development of a training manual and an implementation support programme;

| — | the development and implementation of train-the-trainer courses on gender; |
| --- | --- |

—

the development and implementation of train-the-trainer courses on gender;

| — | the training for national officials, including those in security forces, on operational gender & SALW control issues; |
| --- | --- |

—

the training for national officials, including those in security forces, on operational gender & SALW control issues;

| — | training for regional UN staff; |
| --- | --- |

—

training for regional UN staff;

| — | the engagement with civil society, in order to address gender-specific manifestations of gun violence in local communities, including funding of local actions; |
| --- | --- |

—

the engagement with civil society, in order to address gender-specific manifestations of gun violence in local communities, including funding of local actions;

| — | the creation of synergies between the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals and the WPS agenda through the integration of gender perspectives in SALW control; |
| --- | --- |

—

the creation of synergies between the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals and the WPS agenda through the integration of gender perspectives in SALW control;

| — | to implement the gender-related actions in the outcome document of the UN PoA Review Conference; |
| --- | --- |

—

to implement the gender-related actions in the outcome document of the UN PoA Review Conference;

| — | the promotion of research and analysis on SALW and gender; |
| --- | --- |

—

the promotion of research and analysis on SALW and gender;

| — | the development and maintenance of a dedicated website to enhance the visibility and to increase the impact of the project; |
| --- | --- |

—

the development and maintenance of a dedicated website to enhance the visibility and to increase the impact of the project;

| — | the promotion of advocacy and of outreach activities in support of the implementation of the project. |
| --- | --- |

—

the promotion of advocacy and of outreach activities in support of the implementation of the project.

Implementing agency: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 4 375 508

OJ L 322, 18.12.2018, p. 38

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

10.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/2010 of 17 December 2018 in support of countering illicit proliferation and trafficking of small arms, light weapons (SALW) and ammunition and their impact in Latin America and the Caribbean in the framework of the EU Strategy against Illicit Firearms, Small Arms & Light Weapons and their Ammunition ‘Securing Arms, Protecting Citizens’

With this Council Decision, the EU wishes to show its support to countering illicit arms in order to prevent violence, organised crime and conflicts in the region. The Council Decision has the following specific objectives:

| — | Strengthen physical security and management systems for national military and other institutional stockpiles through improved site security measures and inventory control; |
| --- | --- |

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Strengthen physical security and management systems for national military and other institutional stockpiles through improved site security measures and inventory control;

| — | Reinforce national capabilities for destruction of seized, excess or unsafe SALW and ammunition; |
| --- | --- |

—

Reinforce national capabilities for destruction of seized, excess or unsafe SALW and ammunition;

| — | Enhance national SALW marking and tracing capacity and foment regional cooperation on tracing confiscated weapons and ammunition; |
| --- | --- |

—

Enhance national SALW marking and tracing capacity and foment regional cooperation on tracing confiscated weapons and ammunition;

| — | Improve SALW transfer mechanisms through national legislation, border controls, and regional coordination; and |
| --- | --- |

—

Improve SALW transfer mechanisms through national legislation, border controls, and regional coordination; and

| — | Promote socially responsible behaviours in selected communities, targeting groups that are severely affected by armed violence, including the use of turn-in campaigns or other strategies designed to reduce local incidence of violent crimes. |
| --- | --- |

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Promote socially responsible behaviours in selected communities, targeting groups that are severely affected by armed violence, including the use of turn-in campaigns or other strategies designed to reduce local incidence of violent crimes.

Implementing agency: Organization of American States (OAS).

Budget: EUR 3 000 000

OJ L 322, 18.12.2018, p. 27

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

11.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1939 of 10 December 2018 on Union support for the universalisation and effective implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism

With this Decision, the EU is supporting one of the key elements of the global nuclear security and anti-terrorism architecture, the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT).

The objectives of the support are to increase the number of adherents to ICSANT, to raise awareness among national policy- and decision-makers, as well as capacity-building: to help improve national legislation and to strengthen the capacity of national stakeholders, including criminal justice officials to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate cases of nuclear terrorism.

The Council Decision aims to build synergies with on-going EU projects in support for relevant international legal instruments, such as the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material and UN Security Council Resolution 1540.

The Council Decision will promote the universalization and effective implementation of ICSANT through the development and maintenance of a password-protected website on all resources on ICSANT including examples of national legislation; the development of an e-learning module on ICSANT, to be translated into at least four UN official languages; the provision of relevant legislative assistance; capacity building of relevant stakeholders including criminal justice officials that could be involved in investigating, prosecuting and adjudicating cases involving nuclear and other radioactive material covered by ICSANT; holding of global and regional workshops and country visits and by the collection and dissemination of good practices.

Implementing agency: United Nations (UN) Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT).

Budget: EUR 4 999 986

OJ L 314, 11.12.2018, p. 41

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

12.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1943 of 10 December 2018 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2303 in support of the continued implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2118 (2013) and OPCW Executive Council decision EC-M-33/DEC.1 on the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons, in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The duration of Decision (CFSP) 2017/2303, on the provision of satellite imagery in support of the OPCW, has been extended for 12 months. This to allow the OPCW to continue the implementation of the activities and to reach their planned objectives.

Implementing agency: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 0

OJ L 314, 11.12.2018, p. 58

13.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1788 of 19 November 2018 in support of the South-Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC) for the implementation of the Regional Roadmap on combating illicit arms trafficking in the Western Balkans

With a view to fighting the illicit trade in firearms and SALW in the Western Balkans, support is provided for the implementation of the ‘Regional Roadmap for a sustainable solution to the illegal possession, misuse and trafficking of SALW/firearms and their ammunition in the Western Balkans by 2024’.

This Council Decision also provides support for countering illicit arms trafficking in the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and Belarus.

Implementing agency: South-Eastern and Eastern Europe Clearinghouse for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SEESAC).

Budget: EUR 4 002 588

OJ L 293, 20.11.2018, p. 11

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

14.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1789 of 19 November 2018 in support of combating the illicit trade in and proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the Member States of the League of Arab States

The focus of the project is on capacity-building in Arab States for implementing the UN Programme of Actions against illicit small arms and light weapons.

Actions in the following areas are supported:

| — | international SALW transfer control (combating illicit arms flows); |
| --- | --- |

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international SALW transfer control (combating illicit arms flows);

| — | identification and disruption of sources of illicit small arms (capacity-building for law-enforcement agencies); |
| --- | --- |

—

identification and disruption of sources of illicit small arms (capacity-building for law-enforcement agencies);

| — | other measures related to small-arms control, including stockpile management, control of related supplies and security; |
| --- | --- |

—

other measures related to small-arms control, including stockpile management, control of related supplies and security;

| — | disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR); |
| --- | --- |

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disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR);

| — | provision of information relevant to illicit SALW and enhanced SALW control. |
| --- | --- |

—

provision of information relevant to illicit SALW and enhanced SALW control.

Implementing agency: League of Arab States (LAS).

Budget: EUR 2 858 550

OJ L 293, 20.11.2018, p. 24

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

15.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/298 of 26 February 2018 on Union support for the activities of the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

The EU assistance is supporting universal adherence to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and the long term sustainability of its verification regime through outreach and capacity building.

The Council Decision continues the support for:

| — | certified auxiliary seismic stations part of the CTBTO International Monitoring System; |
| --- | --- |

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certified auxiliary seismic stations part of the CTBTO International Monitoring System;

| — | the development of noble gas sampling systems through study of materials for improved adsorption of xenon; |
| --- | --- |

—

the development of noble gas sampling systems through study of materials for improved adsorption of xenon;

| — | continuing the radio-xenon background measurement campaigns in different regions of the world; |
| --- | --- |

—

continuing the radio-xenon background measurement campaigns in different regions of the world;

| — | the Ensemble Prediction System to quantify uncertainties and confidence level in Atmospheric Transport Modelling (ATM) simulations; |
| --- | --- |

—

the Ensemble Prediction System to quantify uncertainties and confidence level in Atmospheric Transport Modelling (ATM) simulations;

| — | the scientific evaluation of the increase in resolution for ATM tools; |
| --- | --- |

—

the scientific evaluation of the increase in resolution for ATM tools;

| — | the development of new software; |
| --- | --- |

—

the development of new software;

| — | enhancing the on-site inspection noble gas processing and detection; |
| --- | --- |

—

enhancing the on-site inspection noble gas processing and detection;

| — | enhancing the automatic processing and integration capabilities in seismic, hydro-acoustic and infrasound National Data Centre-in-a-Box; |
| --- | --- |

—

enhancing the automatic processing and integration capabilities in seismic, hydro-acoustic and infrasound National Data Centre-in-a-Box;

| — | integrated outreach and capacity-building targeting State Signatories and Non-Signatories. |
| --- | --- |

—

integrated outreach and capacity-building targeting State Signatories and Non-Signatories.

Implementing agency: Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).

Budget: EUR 4 594 752

OJ L 56, 28.2.2018, p. 34

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

16.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/299 of 26 February 2018 promoting the European network of independent non-proliferation and disarmament think tanks in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

Over the period 2018-2021, EU funding for the activities of the European Network of Independent Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Think Tanks will be continued.

The following objectives will be further pursued:

| (a) | to encourage political and security-related dialogue and long-term discussion of measures to combat the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

to encourage political and security-related dialogue and long-term discussion of measures to combat the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems;

| (b) | to provide those participating in the relevant preparatory bodies of the Council with the opportunity to consult the Network on issues related to non-proliferation and disarmament; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

to provide those participating in the relevant preparatory bodies of the Council with the opportunity to consult the Network on issues related to non-proliferation and disarmament;

| (c) | to constitute a useful stepping stone for non-proliferation and disarmament action by the Union and the international community; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

to constitute a useful stepping stone for non-proliferation and disarmament action by the Union and the international community;

| (d) | to contribute to enhancing third countries’ awareness of proliferation and disarmament challenges and of the need to work in cooperation with the Union; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

to contribute to enhancing third countries’ awareness of proliferation and disarmament challenges and of the need to work in cooperation with the Union;

| (e) | to contribute to the development of expertise and institutional capacity in non-proliferation and disarmament matters in think tanks and governments in the Union and third countries. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

to contribute to the development of expertise and institutional capacity in non-proliferation and disarmament matters in think tanks and governments in the Union and third countries.

Implementing agency: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.

Budget: EUR 4 507 005

OJ L 56, 28.2.2018, p. 46

Estimated duration of the action: 42 months.

17.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/294 of 26 February 2018 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/259 in support of activities of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

The duration of Decision (CFSP) 2015/259 has been extended until December 2018, with a view to the full implementation of the activities.

Implementing agency: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 0

OJ L 55, 27.2.2018, p. 58

18.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/101 of 22 January 2018 on the promotion of effective arms export controls

This is a new phase of EU outreach activities in the field of arms export controls. 24 third countries in the EU close neighbourhood will receive technical assistance to improve their controls over arms transfer. In addition to promoting effective arms export controls, the objective of this Decision is to support regional cooperation, enhanced transparency and greater responsibility in line with the principles of the EU Common Position 2008/944/CFSP and the risk assessment criteria contained therein.

Implementing agency: German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (‘BAFA’).

Budget: EUR 1 304 107

OJ L 17, 23.1.2018, p. 40

Estimated duration of the action: 30 months.

19.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 of 18 December 2017 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct and ballistic missile non-proliferation

The contribution aims to:

| a) | promote the subscription to the Code by an ever larger number of States and ultimately its universality; |
| --- | --- |

a)

promote the subscription to the Code by an ever larger number of States and ultimately its universality;

| b) | support the full implementation of the Code; |
| --- | --- |

b)

support the full implementation of the Code;

| c) | promote dialogue among subscribing and non-subscribing States with the aim of helping to build confidence and transparency, encouraging restraint and creating more stability and security for all; |
| --- | --- |

c)

promote dialogue among subscribing and non-subscribing States with the aim of helping to build confidence and transparency, encouraging restraint and creating more stability and security for all;

| d) | reinforce the Code’s visibility and raising public awareness about the risks and threats posed by ballistic missile proliferation; |
| --- | --- |

d)

reinforce the Code’s visibility and raising public awareness about the risks and threats posed by ballistic missile proliferation;

| e) | explore, in particular through academic studies, possibilities of enhancing the Code and of promoting cooperation between the Code and other relevant multilateral instruments, such as the Missile Technology Control Regime, UNSCR 1540 (2004) and the United Nations Register of Objects Launched in Outer Space. |
| --- | --- |

e)

explore, in particular through academic studies, possibilities of enhancing the Code and of promoting cooperation between the Code and other relevant multilateral instruments, such as the Missile Technology Control Regime, UNSCR 1540 (2004) and the United Nations Register of Objects Launched in Outer Space.

Implementing agency: Fondation pour le Recherche Stratégique.

Budget: EUR 1 878 120

OJ L 337, 19.12.2017, p. 28

Estimated duration of the action: 40 months.

20.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2302 of 12 December 2017 in support of the OPCW activities to assist clean-up operations at the former chemical weapons storage site in Libya

| a) | The contribution aims to support the OPCW in the complete destruction of Libya’s chemical weapons stockpile subject to the verification measures provided for in the Chemical Weapons Convention. The specific objectives of the project are to: |
| --- | --- |

a)

The contribution aims to support the OPCW in the complete destruction of Libya’s chemical weapons stockpile subject to the verification measures provided for in the Chemical Weapons Convention. The specific objectives of the project are to:

| b) | complete the full clean-up operations at the former chemical weapons storage site at Ruwagha (Al Jufra province), in an environmentally compliant manner, subject to the verification measures provided for in the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC); |
| --- | --- |

b)

complete the full clean-up operations at the former chemical weapons storage site at Ruwagha (Al Jufra province), in an environmentally compliant manner, subject to the verification measures provided for in the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC);

| c) | increase the capacity of the Libyan National Authority (LNA), as designated pursuant to Article VII(4) of the CWC, and those engaged in destruction, decontamination, and disposal of chemical materials in Libya, and |
| --- | --- |

c)

increase the capacity of the Libyan National Authority (LNA), as designated pursuant to Article VII(4) of the CWC, and those engaged in destruction, decontamination, and disposal of chemical materials in Libya, and

| d) | train those engaged in these efforts to collect, record, and transport soil samples in and around the Ruwagha tank farm in accordance with OPCW standards, with the use of live video feeds and sealed OPCW cameras, for compliance with the report of the Eighty-Third Session of the Executive Council. |
| --- | --- |

d)

train those engaged in these efforts to collect, record, and transport soil samples in and around the Ruwagha tank farm in accordance with OPCW standards, with the use of live video feeds and sealed OPCW cameras, for compliance with the report of the Eighty-Third Session of the Executive Council.

Implementing agency: The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 3 035 591

OJ L 329, 13.12.2017, p. 49

Estimated duration of the action: 20 months.

21.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2303 of 12 December 2017 in support of the continued implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2118 (2013) and OPCW Executive Council decision EC-M-33/DEC.1 on the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons

The project supported through this Decision is the provision of situation-awareness products related to the security of the OPCW fact-finding mission, including the status of the road network through the delivery to OPCW of SatCen satellite imagery products.

Implementing agency: The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 1 003 717

OJ L 329, 13.12.2017, p. 55

Estimated duration of the action: 12 months.

22.

Council Decision (EU) 2017/2284 of 11 December 2017 to provide support to States in the African, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and Caribbean regions to participate in the high-level fissile material cut-off treaty expert preparatory group consultative process

The contribution provides support to States in the African, the Asia-Pacific and the Latin America and Caribbean regions to participate in the high-level FMCT expert preparatory group consultative process, in sub-regional workshops and expert meetings. It also aims to facilitate the transmission of knowledge between academia, civil society organisations and Member States relating to fissile materials and to establish a repository of relevant information and publications.

Implementing agency: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 1 220 881

OJ L 328, 12.12.2017, p. 32

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

23.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1252 of 11 July 2017 in support of the strengthening of chemical safety and security in Ukraine in line with the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery

Aiming to enhance peace and security in the neighbourhood of the Union by reducing the threat posed by the illicit trade of controlled and toxic chemicals in the OSCE region, in particular in Ukraine and to uphold effective multilateralism at regional level by supporting the action of the OSCE to enhance the capabilities of the competent authorities in Ukraine to prevent the illicit trade of controlled and toxic chemicals in line with obligations under UNSCR 1540, the contribution provides support for:

| a) | improving Ukraine’s regulatory system on chemical safety and security; |
| --- | --- |

a)

improving Ukraine’s regulatory system on chemical safety and security;

| b) | establishing a Ukrainian national reference centre to identify controlled and toxic chemicals; |
| --- | --- |

b)

establishing a Ukrainian national reference centre to identify controlled and toxic chemicals;

| c) | strengthening controls over cross-boundary movement of controlled and toxic chemicals. |
| --- | --- |

c)

strengthening controls over cross-boundary movement of controlled and toxic chemicals.

Implementing agency: the OSCE Secretariat and an OSCE Project Coordinator in Ukraine.

Budget: EUR 1 431 157

OJ L 179, 12.7.2017, p. 8

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

24.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1195 of 4 July 2017 amending Decision 2014/129/CFSP, promoting the European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (EU Consortium Second Extension)

Second Extension of the EU Consortium Council Decision

Implementing agency: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.

Budget: EUR 434 254

OJ L 172, 5.7.2017, p. 14

Estimated duration of the action: 6 months.

25.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/915 of 29 May 2017 on Union outreach activities in support of the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty

This is a second phase of EU outreach activities in support of the Arms Trade Treaty in order to:

| a) | support a number of States to strengthen their arms transfer control systems for effective implementation of the ATT; |
| --- | --- |

a)

support a number of States to strengthen their arms transfer control systems for effective implementation of the ATT;

| (b) | increase awareness and ownership of the ATT at national and regional levels by the relevant national and regional authorities and civil society stakeholders. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

increase awareness and ownership of the ATT at national and regional levels by the relevant national and regional authorities and civil society stakeholders.

Implementing agency: German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (‘BAFA’) and Expertise France (EF).

Budget: EUR 8 368 151

OJ L 139, 30.5.2017, p. 38

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

26.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/809 of 11 May 2017 in support of the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery

The support provided aims to help enhance the relevant national and regional efforts and capabilities, primarily through training, capacity-building and assistance facilitation in close coordination with other Union programmes and other actors involved in the implementation of UNSCR 1540 (2004); to ensure synergies and complementarity; to contribute to the practical implementation of specific recommendations of both the 2009 comprehensive review on the status of implementation of UNSCR 1540 (2004) and the outcome of the comprehensive review conducted during 2016, in particular in the areas of technical assistance, international cooperation and raising public awareness; to support the development of voluntary UNSCR 1540 (2004) national implementation action plans upon States’ request; to promote the engagement of relevant stakeholders from industry and civil society in the implementation of UNSCR 1540 (2004).

Implementing agency: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 2 672 770

OJ L 121, 12.5.2017, p. 39

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

27.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/632 Amending Decision 2014/129/CFSP, promoting the European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (EU Consortium First Extension)

Extending the duration of Council Decision 2014/129/CFSP to enable the full implementation of the activities contained therein.

Implementing agency: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.

Budget: no-cost extension

OJ L 90, 4.4.2017, p. 10

Estimated duration of the action: 3 months.

28.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2383 of 21 December 2016 on the Union support for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) activities in the area of nuclear security and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The support provided for the nuclear security activities of the IAEA aims to:

| a) | ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of support provided through previous Joint Actions and Decisions; |
| --- | --- |

a)

ensure the sustainability and effectiveness of support provided through previous Joint Actions and Decisions;

| b) | strengthen countries indigenous nuclear security support infrastructure; |
| --- | --- |

b)

strengthen countries indigenous nuclear security support infrastructure;

| c) | strengthen countries legislative and regulatory framework; |
| --- | --- |

c)

strengthen countries legislative and regulatory framework;

| d) | strengthen nuclear security systems and measures for nuclear and other radioactive materials; |
| --- | --- |

d)

strengthen nuclear security systems and measures for nuclear and other radioactive materials;

| e) | strengthen countries institutional infrastructure and capabilities to deal with nuclear and radioactive materials out of regulatory control; |
| --- | --- |

e)

strengthen countries institutional infrastructure and capabilities to deal with nuclear and radioactive materials out of regulatory control;

| f) | strengthen countries response and resilience to cybercrime and mitigate its impact on nuclear security; |
| --- | --- |

f)

strengthen countries response and resilience to cybercrime and mitigate its impact on nuclear security;

| g) | enhance education and training capacities in the field of nuclear security; |
| --- | --- |

g)

enhance education and training capacities in the field of nuclear security;

| h) | provide focused and continuing support for the implementation and universal adherence to the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material. |
| --- | --- |

h)

provide focused and continuing support for the implementation and universal adherence to the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material.

Implementing agency: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Budget: EUR 9 361 204,23

OJ L 352, 23.12.2016, p. 74

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

29.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2001 of 15 November 2016 on a Union contribution to the establishment and the secure management of a Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) Bank under the control of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the framework of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The contribution provides support for the safe and secure operation and management of the IAEA LEU Bank by ensuring high levels of security and safety during transport and storage, in line with the IAEA safety standards and security guidance documents. It provides support for:

| a) | the safe and secure establishment of storage for the 90 tonnes of LEU; |
| --- | --- |

a)

the safe and secure establishment of storage for the 90 tonnes of LEU;

| b) | the secure transport of 90 tonnes of LEU; |
| --- | --- |

b)

the secure transport of 90 tonnes of LEU;

| c) | the long term storage of the 90 tonnes of LEU |
| --- | --- |

c)

the long term storage of the 90 tonnes of LEU

Implementing agency: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Budget: EUR 4 362 200

OJ L 308, 16.11.2016, p. 22

Estimated duration of the action: 60 months after the date of the conclusion of the financing agreement.

30.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/51 of 18 January 2016 in support of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) in the framework of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The contribution provides support for:

| a) | promoting universal adherence to the BTWC by encouraging States not party to better understand the benefits of joining the BTWC and getting more involved in BTWC meetings and other activities, |
| --- | --- |

a)

promoting universal adherence to the BTWC by encouraging States not party to better understand the benefits of joining the BTWC and getting more involved in BTWC meetings and other activities,

| b) | enhancing interaction with non-governmental stakeholders on science and technology and biosafety and biosecurity, |
| --- | --- |

b)

enhancing interaction with non-governmental stakeholders on science and technology and biosafety and biosecurity,

| c) | developing national capacities for BTWC implementation — in particular in developing countries, and on areas such as Articles VII and X — by improving the quality and quantity of declarations submitted under the Confidence-Building Measures system in order to enhance confidence in compliance with the BTWC, |
| --- | --- |

c)

developing national capacities for BTWC implementation — in particular in developing countries, and on areas such as Articles VII and X — by improving the quality and quantity of declarations submitted under the Confidence-Building Measures system in order to enhance confidence in compliance with the BTWC,

| d) | supporting the intersessional programme and the preparations for the Eighth Review Conference, |
| --- | --- |

d)

supporting the intersessional programme and the preparations for the Eighth Review Conference,

| e) | strengthening the United Nations Secretary-General’s Mechanism for Investigation of Alleged Use of Chemical, Biological and Toxin Weapons (SGM), |
| --- | --- |

e)

strengthening the United Nations Secretary-General’s Mechanism for Investigation of Alleged Use of Chemical, Biological and Toxin Weapons (SGM),

| f) | enabling tools for awareness-raising, education and engagement. |
| --- | --- |

f)

enabling tools for awareness-raising, education and engagement.

Implementing agency: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 2 340 000

OJ L 12, 19.1.2016, p. 50

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months from the conclusion of the financing agreement.

31.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/2215 of 30 November 2015 in support of UNSCR 2235 (2015), establishing an OPCW-UN joint investigative mechanism to identify the perpetrators of chemical attacks in the Syrian Arab Republic

The decision supported the OPCW and the JIM by contributing to costs associated with their activities under UNSCR 2235 (2015), with the following overall objective: identification to the greatest extent feasible of individuals, entities, groups or governments who were perpetrators, organisers, sponsors or otherwise involved in the use of chemicals, including chlorine or any other toxic chemical, as weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic, where the OPCW FFM determines or has determined that a specific incident in the Syrian Arab Republic involved or likely involved the use of chemicals, including chlorine or any other toxic chemical, as weapons.

Implementing agency: The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 2 290 463

OJ L 314, 1.12.2015, p. 51

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months from the conclusion of the financing agreement.

32.

Implementing agency: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 2 295 632

OJ L 314, 1.12.2015, p. 51

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months from the conclusion of the financing agreement.

33.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1838 of 12 October 2015 amending Decision 2013/391/CFSP in support of the practical implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery

Decision 2013/391/CFSP was amended as follows: (1) in Article 5, paragraph 2 was replaced by the following: ‘2. This Decision shall expire on 25 April 2016.’ (2) in the Annex, point 6 was replaced by the following: ‘6. DURATION This Decision will expire on 25 April 2016.’

Implementing agency: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 750 000

OJ L 266, 13.10.2015, p. 96

Duration of the action:

| 1) | CD 2013/391/CFSP (row 65): 24 months; |
| --- | --- |

1)

CD 2013/391/CFSP (row 65): 24 months;

| 2) | CD (CFSP) 2015/1838: extended it until 25 April 2016. |
| --- | --- |

2)

CD (CFSP) 2015/1838: extended it until 25 April 2016.

34.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1837 of 12 October 2015 on Union support for the activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The sixth Council Decision supports the CTBT Organisation, without substituting actions/projects funded through the regular budget, a) in its technical pillars to enhance the technical and scientific capacity of the PTS and b) in its capacity to promote the universal adherence and entry-into-force of the Treaty and the verification regime through training and educational activities. The projects aim to:

| a) | sustain the operability of the CTBTO verification system; |
| --- | --- |

a)

sustain the operability of the CTBTO verification system;

| b) | expand the capabilities of the Multispectral/Infrared (MSIR) system, developed by the PTS under EU Council Decision V, by adding dedicated sensors to help inspection teams detect OSI-relevant features; |
| --- | --- |

b)

expand the capabilities of the Multispectral/Infrared (MSIR) system, developed by the PTS under EU Council Decision V, by adding dedicated sensors to help inspection teams detect OSI-relevant features;

| c) | promote universal adherence and the entry into force of the Treaty and the long term sustainability of its verification regime through outreach activities and capacity building. |
| --- | --- |

c)

promote universal adherence and the entry into force of the Treaty and the long term sustainability of its verification regime through outreach activities and capacity building.

Implementing agency: The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).

Budget: EUR 3 024 756

OJ L 266, 13.10.2015, p. 83

Duration of the action: 24 months from the conclusion of the financial agreement.

35.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/259 of 17 February 2015 in support of activities of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The EU Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/259 for the years 2015-17 has made available to the OPCW some EUR 2,5 mln to support:

| a) | universality, |
| --- | --- |

a)

universality,

| b) | national implementation, |
| --- | --- |

b)

national implementation,

| c) | international cooperation, |
| --- | --- |

c)

international cooperation,

| d) | the Africa Programme and |
| --- | --- |

d)

the Africa Programme and

| e) | implementation of lessons learned from the Syrian operation. |
| --- | --- |

e)

implementation of lessons learned from the Syrian operation.

Implementing agency: The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 2 528 069

OJ L 43, 18.2.2015, p. 14

Duration of the action: 36 months.

36.

Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/203 of 9 February 2015 in support of the Union proposal for an international Code of Conduct for outer-space activities as a contribution to transparency and confidence building measures in outer-space activities

The objective was to promote the proposal for an international Code of Conduct on outer-space activities as a contribution to the creation of TCBMs in outer-space activities in line with UNGA Resolution A/RES/68/50, while building on the lessons-learned from Council Decision 2012/281/CFSP.

The projects supported by the EU aimed to:

| a) | enhance awareness, knowledge and understanding of the proposal for an international Code of Conduct and the process led by the European Union. |
| --- | --- |

a)

enhance awareness, knowledge and understanding of the proposal for an international Code of Conduct and the process led by the European Union.

| b) | continue to provide a framework for the multilateral process on the proposal for an international Code of Conduct for outer-space activities, that will enable the international community to continue to engage with a view to building the widest possible consensus for adoption of the Code of Conduct, through supporting multilateral meetings for negotiations on the draft Code, and for its formal adoption. |
| --- | --- |

b)

continue to provide a framework for the multilateral process on the proposal for an international Code of Conduct for outer-space activities, that will enable the international community to continue to engage with a view to building the widest possible consensus for adoption of the Code of Conduct, through supporting multilateral meetings for negotiations on the draft Code, and for its formal adoption.

Implementing agency: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 775 729

OJ L 33, 10.2.2015, p. 38

Duration of the action: 18 months.

37.

Council Decision 2014/913/CFSP of 15 December 2014 in support of the HCoC and ballistic missile Non-Proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The objectives were to:

| 1. | Support the Hague Code of Conduct against ballistic missile proliferation and the Missile Technology Control Regime, in particular with the aim to:






  a) | promote universality and the subscription to the Code by all States with ballistic missile capabilities; |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.

Support the Hague Code of Conduct against ballistic missile proliferation and the Missile Technology Control Regime, in particular with the aim to:

a)

promote universality and the subscription to the Code by all States with ballistic missile capabilities;

| b) | support the implementation and reinforce the visibility of the Code; |
| --- | --- |

b)

support the implementation and reinforce the visibility of the Code;

| c) | promote adherence to the MTCR guidelines and its annex. |
| --- | --- |

c)

promote adherence to the MTCR guidelines and its annex.

| 2. | More generally, to support a range of activities to fight against the proliferation of ballistic missiles, aimed notably at raising awareness of this threat, stepping up efforts to increase the effectiveness of multilateral instruments, building up support to initiatives to address these specific challenges and helping interested countries to reinforce nationally their relevant export control regimes. |
| --- | --- |

2.

More generally, to support a range of activities to fight against the proliferation of ballistic missiles, aimed notably at raising awareness of this threat, stepping up efforts to increase the effectiveness of multilateral instruments, building up support to initiatives to address these specific challenges and helping interested countries to reinforce nationally their relevant export control regimes.

Implementing agency: Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS).

Budget: EUR 990 000

OJ L 360, 17.12.2014, p. 44

Duration of the action: 30 months.

38.

Council Decision 2014/129/CFSP of 10 March 2014 promoting the European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The Council Decision continued the support to the Consortium of think-tanks. It built on the achievements and experiences since 2011. New tasks were added, among which:

| a) | annual international conference on non-proliferation and disarmament (3 in total; 250-300 targeted participants, international in scope, held in Brussels) |
| --- | --- |

a)

annual international conference on non-proliferation and disarmament (3 in total; 250-300 targeted participants, international in scope, held in Brussels)

| b) | annual consultative meeting on non-proliferation and disarmament (3 in total, 100 targeted participants, European in scope, held in Brussels) |
| --- | --- |

b)

annual consultative meeting on non-proliferation and disarmament (3 in total, 100 targeted participants, European in scope, held in Brussels)

| c) | internet platform and production of policy papers; |
| --- | --- |

c)

internet platform and production of policy papers;

| d) | ad hoc seminars; |
| --- | --- |

d)

ad hoc seminars;

| e) | help-desk facility for production within two weeks-time of up to twenty 5-10 pages policy papers on demand by EEAS; |
| --- | --- |

e)

help-desk facility for production within two weeks-time of up to twenty 5-10 pages policy papers on demand by EEAS;

| f) | education on non-proliferation and disarmament (European online curriculum for university use to be available 24 months after the starting of the contract). |
| --- | --- |

f)

education on non-proliferation and disarmament (European online curriculum for university use to be available 24 months after the starting of the contract).

Implementing agency: The EU Non-Proliferation Consortium of Think-Tanks.

Budget: EUR 3 600 000

OJ L 71, 12.3.2014, p. 3

Duration of the action: 36 months.

39.

Council Decision 2013/726/CFSP of 9 December 2013 in support of the UNSCR 2118 (2013) and OPCW Executive Council EC-M-33/Dec 1, in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The overall objective was to support the OPCW activities by contributing to costs associated with the inspection and verification of the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons, and costs associated with activities complementary to the core mandated tasks in support of UNSCR 2118 (2013) and the OPCW Executive Council Decision of 27 September 2013 on the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons and subsequent and related resolutions and decisions. The project under the Council Decision provided situation-awareness products: satellite imagery and related information products of the EU Satellite Centre, related to the security of the OPCW-UN Joint Mission, including the status of the road network.

Implementing agency: The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 2 311 842

OJ L 329, 10.12.2013, p. 41

Duration of the action: 12 months. Extended until 30 September 2015.

Implemented.

40.

Council Decision 2013/668/CFSP of 18 November 2013 in support of World Health Organisation activities in the area of bio-safety and bio-security in the framework of the European Union Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The overall objective was to support the implementation of the BTWC focusing on the safety and security of microbial or other biological agents or toxins in laboratories and other facilities, including during transportation and to promote bio-risk reduction practices and awareness, including biosafety, biosecurity, bioethics and preparedness against intentional misuse of biological agents and toxins.

Implementing entity: The World Health Organisation (WTO).

Budget: EUR 1 727 000

OJ L 310, 20.11.2013, p. 13

Duration of the action: 24 months.

41.

Council Decision 2013/517/CFSP of 21 October 2013 on the Union support for the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — IAEA VI

The overall aim was to support the IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification to:

| (a) | promote universal adherence to international non-proliferation and nuclear security instruments, including IAEA comprehensive safeguards agreements and additional protocols; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

promote universal adherence to international non-proliferation and nuclear security instruments, including IAEA comprehensive safeguards agreements and additional protocols;

| (b) | protect proliferation-sensitive materials and equipment and the relevant technology by providing legislative and regulatory assistance in the area of nuclear security and safeguards; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

protect proliferation-sensitive materials and equipment and the relevant technology by providing legislative and regulatory assistance in the area of nuclear security and safeguards;

| (c) | strengthen the detection of, and response to, illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive materials. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

strengthen the detection of, and response to, illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive materials.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Budget: EUR 8 050 000

OJ L 281, 23.10.2013, p. 6

Duration of the action: 36 months.

42.

Council Decision 2013/391/CFSP of 22 July 2013 in support of the practical implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery

The support focused on:

| (a) | enhancing relevant national and regional efforts and capabilities primarily through capacity-building and assistance facilitation; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

enhancing relevant national and regional efforts and capabilities primarily through capacity-building and assistance facilitation;

| (b) | contributing to the practical implementation of specific recommendations of the 2009 Comprehensive Review of the status of implementation of UNSCR 1540 (2004), in particular in the areas of technical assistance, international cooperation and raising public awareness; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

contributing to the practical implementation of specific recommendations of the 2009 Comprehensive Review of the status of implementation of UNSCR 1540 (2004), in particular in the areas of technical assistance, international cooperation and raising public awareness;

| (c) | initiating, developing and implementing national action plans upon states request. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

initiating, developing and implementing national action plans upon states request.

Implementing entity: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 750 000

OJ L 198, 23.7.2013, p. 40

Duration of the action: 24 months.

43.

Council Decision 2012/699/CFSP of 13 November 2012 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — CTBTO V.

The Union supported four projects, the objectives of which were to:

| (a) | provide technical assistance and capacity building to State Signatories to enable them to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBT verification system; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

provide technical assistance and capacity building to State Signatories to enable them to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBT verification system;

| (b) | develop capacity for future generations of CTBT experts through the Capacity Development Initiative (CDI); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

develop capacity for future generations of CTBT experts through the Capacity Development Initiative (CDI);

| (c) | enhance the Atmospheric Transport Model (ATM); |
| --- | --- |

(c)

enhance the Atmospheric Transport Model (ATM);

| (d) | characterize and mitigate Radio Xenon noble gases; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

characterize and mitigate Radio Xenon noble gases;

| (e) | support the Integrated Field Exercise in 2014 (IFE14) through the development of an integrated multispectral array; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

support the Integrated Field Exercise in 2014 (IFE14) through the development of an integrated multispectral array;

| (f) | sustain certified IMS Auxiliary Seismic Stations. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

sustain certified IMS Auxiliary Seismic Stations.

Implementing entity: The Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO.

Budget: EUR 5 185 028

OJ L 314, 14.11.2012, p. 27

Duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 3 December 2015.

Implemented.

44.

Council Decision 2012/423/CFSP of 23 July 2012 on support of ballistic missile non-proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and of the Council Common Position 2003/805/CFSP

The objectives were to:

| (a) | support the activities of The Hague Code of Conduct against ballistic missile proliferation, in particular with the aim to:






  — | promote the universality of the Code and the subscription to the Code by all States with ballistic missile capabilities; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

support the activities of The Hague Code of Conduct against ballistic missile proliferation, in particular with the aim to:

—

promote the universality of the Code and the subscription to the Code by all States with ballistic missile capabilities;

| — | support the implementation of the Code; |
| --- | --- |

—

support the implementation of the Code;

| — | reinforce the visibility of the Code on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of its signature; |
| --- | --- |

—

reinforce the visibility of the Code on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of its signature;

| (b) | support a range of activities to fight against the proliferation of ballistic missiles, step up efforts to increase the effectiveness of multilateral instruments, build up support for initiatives addressing these specific challenges and help interested countries to reinforce nationally their relevant export control regimes. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

support a range of activities to fight against the proliferation of ballistic missiles, step up efforts to increase the effectiveness of multilateral instruments, build up support for initiatives addressing these specific challenges and help interested countries to reinforce nationally their relevant export control regimes.

Implementing entity: Fondation pour le Recherche Stratégique (FRS).

Budget: EUR 930 000

OJ L 196, 24.7.2012, p. 74

Duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 28 March 2015.

Implemented.

45.

Council Decision 2012/422/CFSP of 23 July 2012 in support of a process leading to the establishment of a zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East.

The objectives were to:

| (a) | support the work of the Facilitator for the 2012 Conference on the establishment of a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

support the work of the Facilitator for the 2012 Conference on the establishment of a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction;

| (b) | enhance the visibility of the Union as a global actor and in the region in the field of non-proliferation; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

enhance the visibility of the Union as a global actor and in the region in the field of non-proliferation;

| (c) | encourage regional political and security-related dialogue within civil societies and governments, and more particularly among experts, officials and academics; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

encourage regional political and security-related dialogue within civil societies and governments, and more particularly among experts, officials and academics;

| (d) | identify concrete confidence-building measures that could serve as practical steps towards the prospect of a Middle East zone free of WMD and their means of delivery; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

identify concrete confidence-building measures that could serve as practical steps towards the prospect of a Middle East zone free of WMD and their means of delivery;

| (e) | encourage discussion on the universalization and implementation of relevant international treaties and other instruments to prevent the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

encourage discussion on the universalization and implementation of relevant international treaties and other instruments to prevent the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems;

| (f) | discuss issues related to peaceful uses of nuclear energy and international and regional cooperation. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

discuss issues related to peaceful uses of nuclear energy and international and regional cooperation.

Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.

Budget: EUR 352 000

OJ L 196, 24.7.2012, p. 67

Duration of the action: 18 months.

A contingency amount of EUR 20 000 was given to the Arab Institute for Security Studies in Amman, Jordan for organising a meeting on the subject of the WMDFZ in the M.E. (13-14 November 2013).

Implemented.

46.

Council Decision 2012/421/CFSP of 23 July 2012 in support of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), in the framework of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The objectives were to:

| (a) | promote universal adherence to the BTWC, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

promote universal adherence to the BTWC,

| (b) | support the implementation of the BTWC and the submission of CBMs by the States Parties, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

support the implementation of the BTWC and the submission of CBMs by the States Parties,

| (c) | support the work of the 2012-2015 inter-sessional programme with a view to strengthening the implementation and effectiveness of the BTWC. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

support the work of the 2012-2015 inter-sessional programme with a view to strengthening the implementation and effectiveness of the BTWC.

Implementing entity: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 1 700 000

OJ L 196, 24.7.2012, p. 61

Duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 31 January 2015.

Implemented.

47.

Council Decision 2012/281/CFSP of 29 May 2012 in the framework of the European Security Strategy in support of the Union proposal for an international Code of Conduct on outer-space activities.

The objectives were:

| (a) | consultations with States, active or not yet active on space issues to discuss the proposal and to gather their views, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

consultations with States, active or not yet active on space issues to discuss the proposal and to gather their views,

| (b) | gathering expert support for the process of developing an international Code of Conduct for outer-space activities. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

gathering expert support for the process of developing an international Code of Conduct for outer-space activities.

Implementing entity: United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR).

Budget: EUR 1 490 000

OJ L 140, 30.5.2012, p. 68

Duration of the action: 18 months. Extended to 31 July 2014.

Implemented.

48.

Council Decision 2012/166/CFSP of 23 March 2012 in support of activities of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — V.

The objectives were to:

| (a) | enhance the capacities of States Parties in fulfilling their obligations under the CWC, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

enhance the capacities of States Parties in fulfilling their obligations under the CWC,

| (b) | enhance the preparedness of States Parties to prevent and respond to attacks involving toxic chemicals, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

enhance the preparedness of States Parties to prevent and respond to attacks involving toxic chemicals,

| (c) | enhance international cooperation in the field of chemical activities, |
| --- | --- |

(c)

enhance international cooperation in the field of chemical activities,

| (d) | support the ability of the OPCW to adapt to developments in the field of science and technology, |
| --- | --- |

(d)

support the ability of the OPCW to adapt to developments in the field of science and technology,

| (e) | promote universality by encouraging States not Parties to join the CWC. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

promote universality by encouraging States not Parties to join the CWC.

Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 2 140 000

OJ L 87, 24.3.2012, p. 49

Duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 31 December 2014.

Implemented.

49.

Council Decision 2010/799/CFSP of 13 December 2010 in support of a process of confidence-building leading to the establishment of a zone free of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery in the Middle East in support of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The objectives were to:

| (a) | encourage regional political and security-related dialogue within civil societies and governments, and among experts, officials and academics, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

encourage regional political and security-related dialogue within civil societies and governments, and among experts, officials and academics,

| (b) | identify confidence-building measures that could serve as practical steps towards the prospect of a Middle East zone free of WMD and their means of delivery, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

identify confidence-building measures that could serve as practical steps towards the prospect of a Middle East zone free of WMD and their means of delivery,

| (c) | encourage discussion on the universalization and implementation of relevant international treaties and other instruments to prevent the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems, |
| --- | --- |

(c)

encourage discussion on the universalization and implementation of relevant international treaties and other instruments to prevent the proliferation of WMD and their delivery systems,

| (d) | discuss issues related to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and international and regional cooperation in this regard. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

discuss issues related to the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and international and regional cooperation in this regard.

Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.

Budget: EUR 347 700

OJ L 341, 23.12.2012, p. 27

Implemented.

50.

Council Decision 2010/585/CFSP of 27 September 2010 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — IAEA V.

The objectives were:

| (a) | strengthening national legislative and regulatory infrastructures for the implementation of relevant international instruments in the areas of nuclear security and verification, including comprehensive safeguards agreements and the Additional Protocol, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

strengthening national legislative and regulatory infrastructures for the implementation of relevant international instruments in the areas of nuclear security and verification, including comprehensive safeguards agreements and the Additional Protocol,

| (b) | assisting States in strengthening the security and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

assisting States in strengthening the security and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials,

| (c) | strengthening States’ capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking in nuclear and other radioactive materials. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

strengthening States’ capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking in nuclear and other radioactive materials.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Budget: EUR 9 966 000

OJ L 259, 1.10.2010, p. 10

Duration of the action: 24 months. Extended to 31 December 2014.

Implemented.

51.

Council Decision 2010/430/CFSP of 26 July 2010 establishing a European network of independent non-proliferation think tanks in support of the implementation of the EU strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The objective of this network of independent non-proliferation think tanks was to encourage political and security-related dialogue and the long-term discussion of measures to combat the WMD proliferation and their delivery systems within civil society, and among experts, researchers and academics. The support for the network focused on:

| (a) | organising a kick-off meeting and an annual conference with a view to submitting a report and/or recommendations to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR), |
| --- | --- |

(a)

organising a kick-off meeting and an annual conference with a view to submitting a report and/or recommendations to the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR),

| (b) | creating an internet platform to facilitate contacts and foster research dialogue among the network of non-proliferation think tanks. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

creating an internet platform to facilitate contacts and foster research dialogue among the network of non-proliferation think tanks.

Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.

Budget: EUR 2 182 000

OJ L 202, 4.8.2010, p. 5

Duration of the action: 36 months. Extended to 30 June 2014.

Implemented.

52.

Council Decision 2010/461/CFSP of 26 July 2010 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — CTBTO IV.

The objectives were to:

| (a) | improve the operation and sustainability of the auxiliary seismic stations network of the CTBT’s International Monitoring System; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

improve the operation and sustainability of the auxiliary seismic stations network of the CTBT’s International Monitoring System;

| (b) | improve the CTBT verification system through strengthened cooperation with the scientific community; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

improve the CTBT verification system through strengthened cooperation with the scientific community;

| (c) | provide technical assistance to States Signatories in Africa and in the Latin American and Caribbean Region so as to enable them to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBT verification system; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

provide technical assistance to States Signatories in Africa and in the Latin American and Caribbean Region so as to enable them to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBT verification system;

| (d) | develop an OSI noble gas capable detection system. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

develop an OSI noble gas capable detection system.

Implementing entity: The Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO.

Budget: EUR 5 280 000

OJ L 219, 20.8.2010, p. 7

Duration of the action: 18 months. Extended to 16 May 2014.

Implemented.

53.

Council Decision 2009/569/CFSP of 27 July 2009 on support for OPCW activities in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction: OPCW IV.

The objective was to support universal adherence to the CWC, to promote ratification/accession to the CWC by States not Parties (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and to support the full implementation of the CWC by the States Parties:

Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 2 110 000

OJ L 197, 29.7.2009, p. 96

Duration of the action: 18 months.

Implemented.

54.

Council Decision 2008/974/CFSP of 18 December 2008 in support of the Hague Code of Conduct against ballistic missile proliferation in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The EU supported three aspects of the Code:

| (a) | universality of the Code, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

universality of the Code,

| (b) | implementation of the Code, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

implementation of the Code,

| (c) | improved functioning of the Code. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

improved functioning of the Code.

Implementing entity: Fondation pour le Recherche Stratégique (FRS).

Budget: EUR 1 015 000

OJ L 345, 23.12.2008, p. 91

Duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

55.

Council Joint Action 2008/858/CFSP of 10 November 2008 in support of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

The overall objective was to:

| (a) | support universal adherence to the BTWC, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

support universal adherence to the BTWC,

| (b) | improve implementation of the BTWC, including the submission of confidence building measures declarations, and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

improve implementation of the BTWC, including the submission of confidence building measures declarations, and

| (c) | support the best use of the inter-sessional process 2007-2010 for the preparation of the 2011 Review Conference. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

support the best use of the inter-sessional process 2007-2010 for the preparation of the 2011 Review Conference.

Implementing entity: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) — Geneva.

Budget: EUR 1 400 000

OJ L 302, 13.11.2008, p. 29

Duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

56.

Council Joint Action 2008/588/CFSP of 15 July 2008 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — CTBTO III.

The EU supported the building of capacity of the Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO in the area of verification by:

| (a) | noble gas monitoring: radio-xenon measurements and data analysis, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

noble gas monitoring: radio-xenon measurements and data analysis,

| (b) | integrating States Signatories in Africa to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBTO monitoring and verification system. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

integrating States Signatories in Africa to fully participate in and contribute to the implementation of the CTBTO monitoring and verification system.

Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission.

Budget: EUR 2 316 000

OJ L 189, 17.7.2008, p. 28

Duration of the action: 18 months.

Implemented.

57.

Council Joint Action 2008/368/CFSP of 14 May 2008 in support of the implementation of UNSCR 1540.

The projects in support of the implementation of UNSCR 1540 were six workshops aiming at enhancing the capacity of export-control officials in six sub regions: Africa, Central America, Mercosur, the Middle East and Gulf Regions, Pacific Islands and South-East Asia — to implement UNSCR 1540 in practice. The workshops were tailored for border, customs and regulatory officials and contained the main elements of an export control process including applicable laws (including national and international legal aspects), regulatory controls (including licensing provisions, end-user verification and awareness-raising programmes) and enforcement (including commodity identification, risk-assessment and detection methods).

Implementing entity: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 475 000

OJ L 127, 15.5.2008, p. 78

Duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

58.

Council Joint Action 2008/314/CFSP of 14 April 2008 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction– IAEA IV.

The objectives were to:

| (a) | strengthen national legislative and regulatory infrastructures for the implementation of relevant international instruments in the areas of nuclear security and verification, including comprehensive safeguards agreements and the Additional Protocol, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

strengthen national legislative and regulatory infrastructures for the implementation of relevant international instruments in the areas of nuclear security and verification, including comprehensive safeguards agreements and the Additional Protocol,

| (b) | assist States in strengthening the security and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

assist States in strengthening the security and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials,

| (c) | strengthen States’ capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking in nuclear and other radioactive materials. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

strengthen States’ capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking in nuclear and other radioactive materials.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Budget: EUR 7 703 000

OJ L 107, 17.4.2008, p. 62

Duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

59.

Council Joint Action 2008/307/CFSP of 14 April 2008 in support of World Health Organisation activities in the area of laboratory bio-safety and bio-security — WHO I.

The overall objective was to support the implementation of the BTWC, in particular those aspects that relate to the safety and security of microbial or other biological agents and toxins in laboratories and other facilities, including during transportation as appropriate, to prevent unauthorised access to and removal of such agents and toxins. The contribution aimed to:

| (a) | promote bio-risk reduction management through regional and national outreach, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

promote bio-risk reduction management through regional and national outreach,

| (b) | strengthen the security and laboratory management practices against biological risks. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

strengthen the security and laboratory management practices against biological risks.

Implementing entity: The World Health Organisation (WTO).

Budget: EUR 2 105 000

OJ L 106, 16.4.2008, p. 17

Duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

60.

Council Joint Action 2007/753/CFSP of 19 November 2007 in support of the IAEA monitoring and verification activities in the DPRK.

The objective was to contribute to the monitoring and verification activities in the DPRK, in accordance with the Initial Actions of 13 February 2007, as agreed in the framework of the six-party-talks.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA — Department of Safeguards).

Budget: EUR 1 780 000

OJ L 304, 22.11.2007, p. 38

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months. Suspension, Force majeure. Ended.

61.

Council Joint Action 2007/468/CFSP of 28 June 2007 of 28 June 2007 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in order to strengthen its monitoring and verification capabilities and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction CTBTO II.

The objective was to support the early entry into force of the Treaty, and the establishing of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) verification regime through:

| (a) | improvement of the knowledge of Provisional Technical Secretariat noble gas measurements; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

improvement of the knowledge of Provisional Technical Secretariat noble gas measurements;

| (b) | support for the Integrated Field Exercise 2008. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

support for the Integrated Field Exercise 2008.

Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission.

Budget: EUR 1 670 000

OJ L 176, 6.7.2007, p. 31

Duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

62.

Council Joint Action 2007/185/CFSP of 19 March 2007 on support for OPCW activities in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — OPCW III.

The objective was to support universal adherence to the CWC, to promote ratification/accession to the CWC by States not Parties (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and to support the full implementation of the CWC by the States Parties. The contribution also promoted international cooperation in the field of chemical activities, as accompanying measures to the implementation of the CWC and provided support for the creation of a collaborative framework among the chemical industry, OPCW and national authorities on the 10th anniversary of the OPCW.

Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 1 700 000

OJ L 85, 27.3.2007, p. 10

Duration of the action: 18 months.

Implemented.

63.

Council Joint Action 2007/178/CFSP of 19 March 2007 in support of chemical weapons destruction in the Russian Federation in the framework of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — Russian Federation IV.

The objective was to assist the Russian Federation in destroying some of its chemical weapons as required by the CWC. This Joint Action supported the completion of the electricity supply infrastructure at Shchuch’ye chemical weapon destruction facility.

Implementing entity: The Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Budget: EUR 3 145 000

OJ L 81, 22.3.2007, p. 30

Duration of the action: 18 months.

Implemented.

64.

Council Joint Action 2006/418/CFSP of 12 June 2006 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — IAEA III.

The objective was to strengthen nuclear security in selected countries focusing on:

| (a) | legislative and regulatory assistance; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

legislative and regulatory assistance;

| (b) | strengthening the security and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

strengthening the security and control of nuclear and other radioactive materials;

| (c) | strengthening of countries capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

strengthening of countries capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Budget: EUR 6 995 000

OJ L 165, 17.6.2006, p. 20

Duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

65.

Council Joint Action 2006/419/CFSP of 12 June 2006 in support of the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The action aimed at addressing three aspects:

| (a) | awareness-raising of requirements and obligations under the Resolution, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

awareness-raising of requirements and obligations under the Resolution,

| (b) | strengthening national capacities in three target regions: Africa, Latin America and Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, in drafting national reports on the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1540 (2004) and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

strengthening national capacities in three target regions: Africa, Latin America and Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, in drafting national reports on the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1540 (2004) and

| (c) | sharing experience from the adoption of national measures required for the implementation of the Resolution. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

sharing experience from the adoption of national measures required for the implementation of the Resolution.

Implementing entity: United Nations Office of Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 195 000

OJ L 165, 17.6.2006, p. 30

Duration of the action: 22 months.

Implemented.

66.

Council Joint Action 2006/243/CFSP of 20 March 2006 on support for activities of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) in the area of training and capacity building for verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — CTBTO I.

The objective was to improve the capacity of CTBT Signatory States to fulfil their verification responsibilities and to enable them to fully benefit from participation in the treaty regime with the help of a computer-based training/self-study.

Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission.

Budget: EUR 1 133 000

OJ L 88, 25.3.2006, p. 68

Duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

67.

Council Joint Action 2006/184/CFSP of 27 February 2006 in support of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, in the framework of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

The objective was to support universal adherence to the BTWC, promote accession to the BTWC by States not Party (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and support the implementation of the BTWC by States Parties.

Implementing entity: The Graduate Institute of International Studies (GIIS), Geneva.

Budget: EUR 867 000

OJ L 65, 7.3.2006, p. 51

Duration of the action: 18 months.

Implemented.

68.

Council Joint Action 2005/913/CFSP of 12 December 2005 on support for OPCW activities in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — OPCW II.

The objective was to support universal adherence to the CWC and accession to the CWC by States not Party (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and the implementation of the CWC by States Parties. The contribution also helped foster international cooperation.

Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 1 697 000

OJ L 331, 17.12.2005, p. 34

Duration of the action: 12 months.

Implemented.

69.

Council Joint Action 2005/574/CFSP of 18 July 2005 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — IAEA II.

The objectives of the contribution were to:

| (a) | strengthen the physical protection of nuclear materials and other radioactive materials in use, storage and transport and of nuclear facilities; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

strengthen the physical protection of nuclear materials and other radioactive materials in use, storage and transport and of nuclear facilities;

| (b) | strengthen the security of radioactive materials in non-nuclear applications; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

strengthen the security of radioactive materials in non-nuclear applications;

| (c) | strengthen the countries capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

strengthen the countries capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking;

| (d) | provide legislative assistance for the implementation of obligations under IAEA safeguards agreements and additional protocols. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

provide legislative assistance for the implementation of obligations under IAEA safeguards agreements and additional protocols.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Budget: EUR 3 914 000

OJ L 193, 23.7.2005, p. 44

Duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

70.

Council Joint Action 2004/797/CFSP of 22 November 2004 on support for OPCW activities in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — OPCW I.

The objective was to: support universal adherence to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction (CWC); promote the accession to the CWC by States not Party (signatory States as well as non-signatory States); support the implementation of the CWC by the States Parties and promote international cooperation.

Implementing entity: The Organisation for the Prohibition of the Chemical Weapons (OPCW).

Budget: EUR 1 841 000

OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 63

Estimated duration of the action: 12 months.

Implemented.

71.

Council Joint Action 2004/796/CFSP of 22 November 2004 for the support of the physical protection of a nuclear site in the Russian Federation — Russian Federation III.

The objective was to reinforce the physical protection of nuclear sites in Russia to reduce the risk of theft of nuclear fissile material and of sabotage by improving the physical protection at the Bochvar Institute of the Russian Federal Agency for Atomic Energy (formerly MINATOM).

Implementing entity: The Federal Republic of Germany.

Budget: EUR 7 730 000

OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 57

Duration of the action: 36 months.

Implemented.

72.

Council Joint Action 2004/495/CFSP of 17 May 2004 on support for IAEA activities under its Nuclear security programme and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction — IAEA I.

The objective was to:

| (a) | strengthen the physical protection of nuclear materials and other radioactive materials in use, storage and transport and of nuclear facilities; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

strengthen the physical protection of nuclear materials and other radioactive materials in use, storage and transport and of nuclear facilities;

| (b) | strengthen the security of radioactive materials in non-nuclear applications; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

strengthen the security of radioactive materials in non-nuclear applications;

| (c) | strengthen the countries capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

strengthen the countries capabilities for detection and response to illicit trafficking;

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency.

Budget: EUR 3 329 000

OJ L 182, 19.5.2004, p. 46

Duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

73.

Council Joint Action 2003/472/CFSP of 24 June 2003 on the continuation of the European Union cooperation programme for non-proliferation and disarmament in the Russian Federation — Russian Federation II.

The Joint Action financed a unit of experts under the cooperation programme for non-proliferation and disarmament in the Russian Federation.

Implementing entity: The Russian Federation.

Budget: EUR 680 000

OJ L 157, 26.6.2003, p. 69

Expired on the date of expiry of the EU Common Strategy 1999/414/CFSP on Russia.

Implemented.

74.

Council Joint Action 1999/878/CFSP of 17 December 1999 establishing a European Union Cooperation Programme for Non-proliferation and Disarmament in the Russian Federation — Russian Federation I.

The project contributed to:

| (a) | a chemical weapons pilot destruction plant situated in Gorny, Saratov region, Russia; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

a chemical weapons pilot destruction plant situated in Gorny, Saratov region, Russia;

| (b) | set studies and experimental studies on plutonium transport, storage and disposition. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

set studies and experimental studies on plutonium transport, storage and disposition.

Implementing entity: The Russian Federation.

Budget: EUR 8 900 000

OJ L 331, 23.12.1999, p. 11

Duration of the action: 48 months.

Implemented.

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ANEXO II

OVERVIEW OF INSTRUMENT CONTRIBUTING TO STABILITY AND PEACE ICSP — CBRN 1997-2018

‘RISK MITIGATION AND PREPAREDNESS RELATING TO CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR MATERIALS OR AGENTS’

Funding through ISCT-STCU

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Administrative operating budget, supplemental budgets and projects | Retraining former weapon scientists and engineers through support for:






  — | International Science and Technology Centre (ISTC, Moscow) and |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

Administrative operating budget, supplemental budgets and projects

Retraining former weapon scientists and engineers through support for:

—

International Science and Technology Centre (ISTC, Moscow) and

| — | Science and Technology Centre (STCU, Kiev) |
| --- | --- |

—

Science and Technology Centre (STCU, Kiev)

To redirect scientists/engineers’ talents to civilian and peaceful activities through science and technological cooperation.

ISTC and/or STCU

TACIS

235 million

1997-2006

IfS (AAP)

15 million

8 million

7,5  million

5,0  million

4,5  million

4,0  million

4,8  million

4,0  million

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

348-211

Enhancing regional CBRN detection capacity for the Border Guards in Ukraine and Moldova

To provide mobile chemical and RN detection equipment for the border guards.

STCU

4,1  million

9.2014-9.2015

365-540

Provision of specialized CBRN equipment for first responders in the SEE CoE Region

EU CBRN CoE. CBRN equipment — SEE CoE Region.

STCU

1,7  million

2016-6.2017 (tbc)

369-100

Strengthening the national legal framework and provision of specialized training on bio-safety and bio-security in Central Asia

EU CBRN CoE. Biosafety-biosecurity in Central Asia.

ISTC

5 000 000

2016-2018

378591

Funding of the 2017 ISTC Administrative Operating Budget (AOB), Supplemental Budgets (SBs), and projects

Administrative support — ISTC.

ISTC

1 500 000

31.12.2021

378227

Support to the Centre of Excellence of Eastern and Central Africa in Nuclear Security — ISTC

EU CBRN CoE. Eastern and Central Africa in Nuclear Security.

ISTC

3 500 000

7.11.2019

378590

Funding of the 2017 STCU Administrative Operating Budget (AOB), Supplemental Budgets (SBs), and projects

EU CBRN CoE — Administrative support.

STCU

700 000

7.11.2021

378591

Funding of the 2017 ISTC Administrative Operating Budget (AOB), Supplemental Budgets (SBs), and projects

EU CBRN CoE — Administrative support.

ISTC

1 500 000

31.12.2021

Year 2008 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 145-156 | Combating illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials in FSU countries (Russian Federation, Ukraine, Armenia, Moldova, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Belarus) | To supply equipment for detection of NRM at border check points as it was identified in the previous phase of the activity financed by TACIS Nuclear Safety programme, contributing thus to reduce nuclear and radiation terrorism threat. | JRC | 5 million | 11.7.2008-12.4.2013 |
| 145-130 | Assistance in export control of dual-use goods | To support the development of the legal framework and institutional capacities for the establishment and enforcement of effective export controls on dual-use items, including measures for regional cooperation with a view of contributing to the fight against the proliferation of WMD and related materials, equipment and technologies. | BAFA (D) | ~ 5 million | 19.3.2008-31.12.2010 |
| 145-132 | Knowledge Management System on CBRN Trafficking | To improve capabilities of participating states, neighbouring countries of the EU in South-East Europe and possibly Caucasus, to combat the illicit trafficking and criminal use of CBRN materials (preparation phase to ‘EU CBRN Centres of Excellence’). | UNICRI | 1 million | 31.1.2008-1.8.2010 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

145-156

Combating illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials in FSU countries (Russian Federation, Ukraine, Armenia, Moldova, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Belarus)

To supply equipment for detection of NRM at border check points as it was identified in the previous phase of the activity financed by TACIS Nuclear Safety programme, contributing thus to reduce nuclear and radiation terrorism threat.

JRC

5 million

11.7.2008-12.4.2013

145-130

Assistance in export control of dual-use goods

To support the development of the legal framework and institutional capacities for the establishment and enforcement of effective export controls on dual-use items, including measures for regional cooperation with a view of contributing to the fight against the proliferation of WMD and related materials, equipment and technologies.

BAFA (D)

~ 5 million

19.3.2008-31.12.2010

145-132

Knowledge Management System on CBRN Trafficking

To improve capabilities of participating states, neighbouring countries of the EU in South-East Europe and possibly Caucasus, to combat the illicit trafficking and criminal use of CBRN materials (preparation phase to ‘EU CBRN Centres of Excellence’).

UNICRI

1 million

31.1.2008-1.8.2010

Year 2009 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 200-523 | Knowledge management system on CBRN trafficking in North Africa and selected countries in the Middle East | To develop a durable co-operation legacy in the area of trafficking of CBRN materials (preparation phase to ‘EU CBRN Centres of Excellence’). | UNICRI | 1 million | 16.3.2009-15.7.2011 |
| 217-540 | Strengthening bio-safety and bio-security capabilities in Central Asian countries | To address shortcomings in the safety/security practices of key biological facilities in selected countries of Central Asia; to raise the skills of the personnel working at facilities (laboratories) handling dangerous biological agents or supervising those facilities, and to provide additional equipment, as needed, to ensure an adequate level of bio-safety and security. | ISTC | 6,8  million | 21.9.2009-21.9.2014 |
| 219-636 | Combating illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials in selected FSU and Mediterranean Basin countries and preparation of border management activities in the ASEAN region | To reduce the threat of nuclear and radiation terrorism. For this purpose the assistance will be provided to the partner countries in the improvement of the technical and organisational measures for detection of nuclear and radioactive materials (NRM) illicit trafficking. | JRC | 6,7  million | 2.12.2009-1.12.2014 |
| 216-327 | Awareness raising of exporters export control of dual-use goods | To enhance the effectiveness of export control of dual use items in the Russian Federation, with a view to contribute to the fight against the proliferation of WMD (the specific objectives will be achieved through information exchange with EU exporters, support industry and researchers for awareness raising, organisation of seminars for exporters in the regions of the Russian Federation). | Russian independent non-profit organisation for professional advancement ‘Export Control Training Centre’ | 1 million | 1.9.2009-1.3.2011 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

200-523

Knowledge management system on CBRN trafficking in North Africa and selected countries in the Middle East

To develop a durable co-operation legacy in the area of trafficking of CBRN materials (preparation phase to ‘EU CBRN Centres of Excellence’).

UNICRI

1 million

16.3.2009-15.7.2011

217-540

Strengthening bio-safety and bio-security capabilities in Central Asian countries

To address shortcomings in the safety/security practices of key biological facilities in selected countries of Central Asia; to raise the skills of the personnel working at facilities (laboratories) handling dangerous biological agents or supervising those facilities, and to provide additional equipment, as needed, to ensure an adequate level of bio-safety and security.

ISTC

6,8  million

21.9.2009-21.9.2014

219-636

Combating illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials in selected FSU and Mediterranean Basin countries and preparation of border management activities in the ASEAN region

To reduce the threat of nuclear and radiation terrorism. For this purpose the assistance will be provided to the partner countries in the improvement of the technical and organisational measures for detection of nuclear and radioactive materials (NRM) illicit trafficking.

JRC

6,7  million

2.12.2009-1.12.2014

216-327

Awareness raising of exporters export control of dual-use goods

To enhance the effectiveness of export control of dual use items in the Russian Federation, with a view to contribute to the fight against the proliferation of WMD (the specific objectives will be achieved through information exchange with EU exporters, support industry and researchers for awareness raising, organisation of seminars for exporters in the regions of the Russian Federation).

Russian independent non-profit organisation for professional advancement ‘Export Control Training Centre’

1 million

1.9.2009-1.3.2011

Year 2010 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 239-471 (UNICRI main) –239-481 (JRC main) 253-483
  and 253-485 (pilot projects JRC and Univ. Milan) / 250-984 (UNICRI establishment of 2 Secretariats) | CBRN Centre of Excellence — First Phase | To set up a mechanism contributing to strengthen the long-term national and regional capabilities of responsible authorities and to develop a durable cooperation legacy in the fight against the CBRN threat. | UNICRI / JRC main contracts / 2 pilot projects in South East Asia / first step (2 Secretariats in Caucasus and South East Asia) | 5 million | May 2010 - May 2012 |
| 235-364 | Border monitoring activities in the Republic of Georgia, Central Asia and Afghanistan | To enhance the detection of radioactive and nuclear materials at identified borders crossing and/or nodal points in the Republic of Georgia, at Southern borders of selected Central Asian countries with Afghanistan and at the airport of Kabul. | JRC | 4 million | 4.5.2010-4.5.2013 |
| 238-194 | EpiSouth: a network for the control of health and security threats and other bio-security risks in the Mediterranean Region and South-East Europe | To increase through capacity building the bio security in the Mediterranean region and South-East Europe (10 EU + 17 non EU countries). | Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome (Italy) | 3 million | 15.10.2010-15.4.2013 |
| 247-264 (service)
  248-064 + 258-635 (supply) | Redirection of former Iraqi WMD scientists through capacity building for decommissioning of nuclear facilities, including site and radioactive waste management | To assist Iraq with redirection of scientists and engineers possessing WMD-related skills and dual-use knowledge through their engagement in a comprehensive decommissioning, dismantling and decontamination of nuclear facilities. | Università degli Studi dell'Insubria (service) — Canberra + NNL (supplies) | 2,5  million
  (1,5 mil. for service + 1,5 mil. for supplies) | Aug 2010 - Aug 2013 |
| 253-484 | Knowledge Management System on CBRN risk mitigation — Evolving towards CoE ‘Mediterranean Basin’ | To integrate the existing Knowledge Management Systems, namely for South East Europe and for North Africa, and to prepare the evolution towards a Centre of Excellence in the Mediterranean Basin dealing with CBRN risk mitigation (preparation phase to ‘EU CBRN Centres of Excellence’). | UNICRI | 0,5  million | 25.11.2010-30.4.2012 |
| 254-942 | Bio-safety and bio-security improvement at the Ukrainian anti-plague station (UAPS) in Simferopol | To contribute to full implementation of the BTWC (Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention) in Ukraine, which includes the prevention of illicit access to pathogens by terrorists and other criminals. | STCU | 4 million | 22.11.2010-21.8.2014 |
| 256-885 | Assistance in export control of dual-use goods | To continue the on-going activities in this field in the already covered countries, with possible extension to other regions/countries. | BAFA (D) | 5 million | 21.12.2010-1.7.2013 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

239-471 (UNICRI main) –239-481 (JRC main) 253-483

and 253-485 (pilot projects JRC and Univ. Milan) / 250-984 (UNICRI establishment of 2 Secretariats)

CBRN Centre of Excellence — First Phase

To set up a mechanism contributing to strengthen the long-term national and regional capabilities of responsible authorities and to develop a durable cooperation legacy in the fight against the CBRN threat.

UNICRI / JRC main contracts / 2 pilot projects in South East Asia / first step (2 Secretariats in Caucasus and South East Asia)

5 million

May 2010 - May 2012

235-364

Border monitoring activities in the Republic of Georgia, Central Asia and Afghanistan

To enhance the detection of radioactive and nuclear materials at identified borders crossing and/or nodal points in the Republic of Georgia, at Southern borders of selected Central Asian countries with Afghanistan and at the airport of Kabul.

JRC

4 million

4.5.2010-4.5.2013

238-194

EpiSouth: a network for the control of health and security threats and other bio-security risks in the Mediterranean Region and South-East Europe

To increase through capacity building the bio security in the Mediterranean region and South-East Europe (10 EU + 17 non EU countries).

Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome (Italy)

3 million

15.10.2010-15.4.2013

247-264 (service)

248-064 + 258-635 (supply)

Redirection of former Iraqi WMD scientists through capacity building for decommissioning of nuclear facilities, including site and radioactive waste management

To assist Iraq with redirection of scientists and engineers possessing WMD-related skills and dual-use knowledge through their engagement in a comprehensive decommissioning, dismantling and decontamination of nuclear facilities.

Università degli Studi dell'Insubria (service) — Canberra + NNL (supplies)

2,5  million

(1,5 mil. for service + 1,5 mil. for supplies)

Aug 2010 - Aug 2013

253-484

Knowledge Management System on CBRN risk mitigation — Evolving towards CoE ‘Mediterranean Basin’

To integrate the existing Knowledge Management Systems, namely for South East Europe and for North Africa, and to prepare the evolution towards a Centre of Excellence in the Mediterranean Basin dealing with CBRN risk mitigation (preparation phase to ‘EU CBRN Centres of Excellence’).

UNICRI

0,5  million

25.11.2010-30.4.2012

254-942

Bio-safety and bio-security improvement at the Ukrainian anti-plague station (UAPS) in Simferopol

To contribute to full implementation of the BTWC (Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention) in Ukraine, which includes the prevention of illicit access to pathogens by terrorists and other criminals.

STCU

4 million

22.11.2010-21.8.2014

256-885

Assistance in export control of dual-use goods

To continue the on-going activities in this field in the already covered countries, with possible extension to other regions/countries.

BAFA (D)

5 million

21.12.2010-1.7.2013

Year 2011 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 263-555 (set-up)
  273-506
  (actions) | CBRN Centres of Excellence — Second phase | To set-up three to four new Centres in the Middle East and, possibly, Gulf region, Mediterranean Basin, Central Asia and Southern Africa, extend the projects in South East Asia and in Ukraine / South Caucasus and implement thematic projects in all project areas of priority 1. | UNICRI | 4,5  million
  16,3  million | 23.8.2011-28.2.2013 |
| 273-571 | Enhancing the capability of the IAEA Safeguards Analytical Service (ECAS) — EU contribution to the new Nuclear Material Laboratory (NML) | To ensure that the IAEA has a strong independent analytical capability for safeguards in the decades to come by means of expansion and modernisation of the IAEA Safeguards Analytical Services. | IAEA | 5 million | 30.11.2011-30.11.2015 |
| 272-372 (service) and 272-424 (supplies) | Establishment of Mobile Laboratories for Pathogens up to Risk Group 4 in combination with CBRN Capacity Building in Sub-Saharan Africa | To implement two units of mobile labs to be used to perform diagnosis of up to group 4 infectious agents in sub-Saharan Africa and one ‘stand-by’ unit based in the EU for training purposes and to be deployed in other countries outside the EU where these agents are endemic or outbreaks occur. | Bernhard-Nocht-Institut für Tropenmedizin (service) — supply under evaluation | 3,5  million | 15.12.2011-14.12.2015 |
| I273-572 | Strengthening bio-safety and bio-security capabilities in South Caucasus and in Central Asian Countries | To raise the capabilities of State organisations in target countries responsible for bio-safety and bio-security in a way that will result in a substantial improvement of the countries’ bio-safety/security situations. | UNICRI | 5 million | 1.1.2012-31.12.2015 |
| 278-349 | Multilateral Nuclear Assurances — EU contribution to the Low Enriched Uranium bank under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) | To purchase a quantity of Low Enriched Uranium. | IAEA | 20 million | 30.11.2011-30.11.2013 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

263-555 (set-up)

273-506

(actions)

CBRN Centres of Excellence — Second phase

To set-up three to four new Centres in the Middle East and, possibly, Gulf region, Mediterranean Basin, Central Asia and Southern Africa, extend the projects in South East Asia and in Ukraine / South Caucasus and implement thematic projects in all project areas of priority 1.

UNICRI

4,5  million

16,3  million

23.8.2011-28.2.2013

273-571

Enhancing the capability of the IAEA Safeguards Analytical Service (ECAS) — EU contribution to the new Nuclear Material Laboratory (NML)

To ensure that the IAEA has a strong independent analytical capability for safeguards in the decades to come by means of expansion and modernisation of the IAEA Safeguards Analytical Services.

IAEA

5 million

30.11.2011-30.11.2015

272-372 (service) and 272-424 (supplies)

Establishment of Mobile Laboratories for Pathogens up to Risk Group 4 in combination with CBRN Capacity Building in Sub-Saharan Africa

To implement two units of mobile labs to be used to perform diagnosis of up to group 4 infectious agents in sub-Saharan Africa and one ‘stand-by’ unit based in the EU for training purposes and to be deployed in other countries outside the EU where these agents are endemic or outbreaks occur.

Bernhard-Nocht-Institut für Tropenmedizin (service) — supply under evaluation

3,5  million

15.12.2011-14.12.2015

I273-572

Strengthening bio-safety and bio-security capabilities in South Caucasus and in Central Asian Countries

To raise the capabilities of State organisations in target countries responsible for bio-safety and bio-security in a way that will result in a substantial improvement of the countries’ bio-safety/security situations.

UNICRI

5 million

1.1.2012-31.12.2015

278-349

Multilateral Nuclear Assurances — EU contribution to the Low Enriched Uranium bank under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

To purchase a quantity of Low Enriched Uranium.

IAEA

20 million

30.11.2011-30.11.2013

Year 2012 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 285-261 | CBRN protection to Ukraine in the framework of the UEFA European Football Championship 2012 | To counteract nuclear and radiation terrorism threat (for these purposes the assistance should be provided to Ukraine in the improvement of the technical and organisational measures for detection of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials (NRM) illicit trafficking, including training and establishment of an expert network). | Sateilyturvakeskus | 343 000 | 3.2012-4.2013 |
| 292-244 | Supply for POL11 — Equipment Supply for CBRN protection support to Ukraine in the framework of the UEFA European Championship 2012 | To enhance the CBRN security at Poland — Ukraine border with the occasion of the football championship Euro2012. | Sateilyturvakeskus | 307 000 | 5.2012-1.2014 |
| 301-327 | Provision of specialised technical training to enhance the first responders' capabilities in case of CBRN incidents | To reinforce inter-agency coordination to respond to CBRN incidents (this includes defining standard operational procedures in response to such incidents, e.g. post-incident management and site restoration). | France Expertise Internationale | 699 274 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| 301-675 | EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative | To provide support in the implementation of the project ‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’. | JRC | 3,5  million | 10.2012-10.2014 |
| 301-740 | Building capacity to identify and respond to threats from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear substances | The European Commission is seeking external support to implement technical aspects related to the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation CoE. The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is as follows: 1) Counter the threat arising from chemical, biological and radioactive or nuclear agents in particular when used in a criminal or terrorist context; 2) Improve the preparedness and response capabilities of states to unlawful or criminal acts involving CBRN agents. | Fundación Internacional y para Iberoamérica de Administración y Políticas Públicas | 499 100 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| 301-756 | Contribution to the establishment and development of EU Centres of Excellence Governance — Phase II | The main aim of this assignment is to link actively technical expertise, management initiative, elements of diplomacy and of cultural sensitiveness to enhance the establishment and performance of the CoE initiative. By implementing modern and judicious governance approaches, it will in particular support capacity building and management with the right sense of ownership among actors and stakeholders at national, regional and overall levels, and correctly adapt the initiative to the challenges of CBRN risk mitigation. The initiative also aims at enhancing the visibility, acceptance and support among the EU stakeholders, both at EU and MS levels. | Association Groupe ESSEC | 1 399 988 | 12.2012-6.2014 |
| 302-214 | Regional Human Resource Development for Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Management through a University Master’s Programme carried out in Thailand | To cover the tuition fees and living expenses of 10 Thai and 10 international (limited to the Southeast Asia region) students expected to enrol and graduate from the Master’s degree programme developed jointly with the US PNNL in Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Management at the Chulalongkorn University of Thailand. | Enconet Consulting GmbH | 649 812 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| 302-252 | Bio-risk Management | To share the bio-risk management program developed in Thailand with the participating countries in the project. | France Expertise Internationale | 480 000 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| 302-364 | Development of a methodology for RN materials detection, management and protection of the public | To develop and manage a system for the detection of RN material from sensors located in a variety of locations such as borders, critical infrastructure, ports, airports, etc.; to recommend equipment and standard procedures to respond to RN events. | France Expertise Internationale | 599 830 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| 302-427 | Prerequisite to strengthening CBRN national legal frameworks | To increase, through capacity building the health security in the Mediterranean Area and South-East Europe Black Sea Region by enhancing and strengthening the preparedness to common health threats and bio-security risks at national and regional levels by the creation of a Network of laboratories, by strengthening the already previously created by Episouth plus (the reinforcement of relations of trust in a region is an objective and an instrument in the scope of Project’s implementation). | France Expertise Internationale | 299 936 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| 302-428 | Knowledge development and transfer of best practice on bio-safety/bio-security/bio-risk management | To develop and transfer knowledge concerning best practice on bio-safety, bio-security and bio-risk management in this region. | Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata | 434 010 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| 304-799 | Assistance in export control of dual-use goods | To strengthen the export control systems of partner countries, with a strong link with the Regional Centres of Excellence activities, by aligning them to the standard of the international export control regimes and treaties and therefore meeting the requirements of the UNSCR 1540 (2004). | Bundesrepublik Deutschland | 3 650 000 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| 305-778 | ‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’ Coordination and CBRN Need Assessment Methodology | To support countries with improving national policies and ensuring international cooperation in the area of CBRN risk mitigation through the implementation of a Needs Assessment methodology for the Regional Secretariats and the partner countries. | United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute | 2 million | 12.2012-6.2015 |
| 306-644 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT 1 | To supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines. | Polimaster Instruments UAB | 497 500 | 12.2012-3.2014 |
| 306-670 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT2 | To supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines. | Mirion Technologies MGPI SA | 241 540 | 12.2012-3.2014 |
| 306-675 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT 3 | To supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines. | ENVINET AS | 988 205 | 12.2012-10.2015 |
| 307-293 | Establishment of a Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (MediPIET) | To enhance health security in the Mediterranean region by supporting capacity building for prevention and control of natural or man-made threats to health posed by communicable diseases through the start-up of a long-term Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (MediPIET). | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control | 440 000 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| 307-400 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for Democratic Republic of Congo — LOT1 | To supply radiation detecting equipment to the Custom and Excise Administration Directorate of the Democratic Republic of Congo. | Polimaster Instruments UAB | 298 500 | 12.2012-3.2014 |
| 307-401 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for Democratic Republic of Congo — LOT2 | To supply radiation detecting equipment to the Custom and Excise Administration Directorate of the Democratic Republic of Congo. | Mirion Technologies MGPI SA | 121 660 | 12.2012-3.2014 |
| 307-781 | Support for the border monitoring activities in the South East Asia and Democratic Republic of the Congo | To counteract nuclear and radiation terrorism threat (for this purposes, the assistance should be provided to the identified countries in the improvement of the technical and organisational measures for detection of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials (NRM) illicit trafficking, including training and establishment of an expert network). | JRC | 1 650 000 | 12.2012-12.2015 |
| 308-512 | Implementation of Projects CBRN — 3rd call: #77 #111 #114 | The overall objective is the enhancement of the RN security situation in the countries of concern (with a spin-off towards chemical detection under P77). Such concern needs to be addressed in a systematic manner and with interventions at quite a few different levels. Also the ‘action radius’ of the interventions needs to be described (to assure the proper engagement of the key actors). | JRC | 2,3  million | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| 310-879 | Network of universities and institutes for raising awareness on dual-use concerns of chemical materials | The European Commission is seeking external support to implement technical aspects related to the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation CoE. The overall objective of the project is to reinforce inter-interagency coordination to respond to CBRN incidents. This includes defining standard operational procedures in response to such incidents, e.g. post-incident management and site restoration. | Agenzia Nazionale per le Nuove Tecnologie, l'Energia e lo Sviluppo Economico Sostenibile — ENEA | 721 886 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| 301-675 | EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative | To provide support for the implementation of the project ‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’. | JRC | 3,5  million | 10.2012-10.2014 |
| 306-680 | Second contribution to enhance the capability of the IAEA Safeguards Analytical Service (ECAS) — The New Nuclear Material Laboratory (NML) | To support IAEA in constructing and outfitting the chemistry and instrumentation laboratories of the new IAEA Safeguards Analytical Services NML for the analysis of nuclear material according to the latest standards assuring safety and measurement quality. | IAEA | 5 million | 12.2012-12.2016 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

285-261

CBRN protection to Ukraine in the framework of the UEFA European Football Championship 2012

To counteract nuclear and radiation terrorism threat (for these purposes the assistance should be provided to Ukraine in the improvement of the technical and organisational measures for detection of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials (NRM) illicit trafficking, including training and establishment of an expert network).

Sateilyturvakeskus

343 000

3.2012-4.2013

292-244

Supply for POL11 — Equipment Supply for CBRN protection support to Ukraine in the framework of the UEFA European Championship 2012

To enhance the CBRN security at Poland — Ukraine border with the occasion of the football championship Euro2012.

Sateilyturvakeskus

307 000

5.2012-1.2014

301-327

Provision of specialised technical training to enhance the first responders' capabilities in case of CBRN incidents

To reinforce inter-agency coordination to respond to CBRN incidents (this includes defining standard operational procedures in response to such incidents, e.g. post-incident management and site restoration).

France Expertise Internationale

699 274

12.2012-12.2014

301-675

EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative

To provide support in the implementation of the project ‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’.

JRC

3,5  million

10.2012-10.2014

301-740

Building capacity to identify and respond to threats from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear substances

The European Commission is seeking external support to implement technical aspects related to the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation CoE. The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is as follows: 1) Counter the threat arising from chemical, biological and radioactive or nuclear agents in particular when used in a criminal or terrorist context; 2) Improve the preparedness and response capabilities of states to unlawful or criminal acts involving CBRN agents.

Fundación Internacional y para Iberoamérica de Administración y Políticas Públicas

499 100

12.2012-12.2014

301-756

Contribution to the establishment and development of EU Centres of Excellence Governance — Phase II

The main aim of this assignment is to link actively technical expertise, management initiative, elements of diplomacy and of cultural sensitiveness to enhance the establishment and performance of the CoE initiative. By implementing modern and judicious governance approaches, it will in particular support capacity building and management with the right sense of ownership among actors and stakeholders at national, regional and overall levels, and correctly adapt the initiative to the challenges of CBRN risk mitigation. The initiative also aims at enhancing the visibility, acceptance and support among the EU stakeholders, both at EU and MS levels.

Association Groupe ESSEC

1 399 988

12.2012-6.2014

302-214

Regional Human Resource Development for Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Management through a University Master’s Programme carried out in Thailand

To cover the tuition fees and living expenses of 10 Thai and 10 international (limited to the Southeast Asia region) students expected to enrol and graduate from the Master’s degree programme developed jointly with the US PNNL in Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Management at the Chulalongkorn University of Thailand.

Enconet Consulting GmbH

649 812

12.2012-12.2014

302-252

Bio-risk Management

To share the bio-risk management program developed in Thailand with the participating countries in the project.

France Expertise Internationale

480 000

12.2012-12.2014

302-364

Development of a methodology for RN materials detection, management and protection of the public

To develop and manage a system for the detection of RN material from sensors located in a variety of locations such as borders, critical infrastructure, ports, airports, etc.; to recommend equipment and standard procedures to respond to RN events.

France Expertise Internationale

599 830

12.2012-12.2014

302-427

Prerequisite to strengthening CBRN national legal frameworks

To increase, through capacity building the health security in the Mediterranean Area and South-East Europe Black Sea Region by enhancing and strengthening the preparedness to common health threats and bio-security risks at national and regional levels by the creation of a Network of laboratories, by strengthening the already previously created by Episouth plus (the reinforcement of relations of trust in a region is an objective and an instrument in the scope of Project’s implementation).

France Expertise Internationale

299 936

12.2012-12.2014

302-428

Knowledge development and transfer of best practice on bio-safety/bio-security/bio-risk management

To develop and transfer knowledge concerning best practice on bio-safety, bio-security and bio-risk management in this region.

Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata

434 010

12.2012-12.2014

304-799

Assistance in export control of dual-use goods

To strengthen the export control systems of partner countries, with a strong link with the Regional Centres of Excellence activities, by aligning them to the standard of the international export control regimes and treaties and therefore meeting the requirements of the UNSCR 1540 (2004).

Bundesrepublik Deutschland

3 650 000

12.2012-12.2014

305-778

‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’ Coordination and CBRN Need Assessment Methodology

To support countries with improving national policies and ensuring international cooperation in the area of CBRN risk mitigation through the implementation of a Needs Assessment methodology for the Regional Secretariats and the partner countries.

United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute

2 million

12.2012-6.2015

306-644

Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT 1

To supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines.

Polimaster Instruments UAB

497 500

12.2012-3.2014

306-670

Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT2

To supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines.

Mirion Technologies MGPI SA

241 540

12.2012-3.2014

306-675

Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT 3

To supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines.

ENVINET AS

988 205

12.2012-10.2015

307-293

Establishment of a Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (MediPIET)

To enhance health security in the Mediterranean region by supporting capacity building for prevention and control of natural or man-made threats to health posed by communicable diseases through the start-up of a long-term Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (MediPIET).

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

440 000

12.2012-12.2014

307-400

Supply of radiation detection equipment for Democratic Republic of Congo — LOT1

To supply radiation detecting equipment to the Custom and Excise Administration Directorate of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Polimaster Instruments UAB

298 500

12.2012-3.2014

307-401

Supply of radiation detection equipment for Democratic Republic of Congo — LOT2

To supply radiation detecting equipment to the Custom and Excise Administration Directorate of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Mirion Technologies MGPI SA

121 660

12.2012-3.2014

307-781

Support for the border monitoring activities in the South East Asia and Democratic Republic of the Congo

To counteract nuclear and radiation terrorism threat (for this purposes, the assistance should be provided to the identified countries in the improvement of the technical and organisational measures for detection of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials (NRM) illicit trafficking, including training and establishment of an expert network).

JRC

1 650 000

12.2012-12.2015

308-512

Implementation of Projects CBRN — 3rd call: #77 #111 #114

The overall objective is the enhancement of the RN security situation in the countries of concern (with a spin-off towards chemical detection under P77). Such concern needs to be addressed in a systematic manner and with interventions at quite a few different levels. Also the ‘action radius’ of the interventions needs to be described (to assure the proper engagement of the key actors).

JRC

2,3  million

12.2012-12.2014

310-879

Network of universities and institutes for raising awareness on dual-use concerns of chemical materials

The European Commission is seeking external support to implement technical aspects related to the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation CoE. The overall objective of the project is to reinforce inter-interagency coordination to respond to CBRN incidents. This includes defining standard operational procedures in response to such incidents, e.g. post-incident management and site restoration.

Agenzia Nazionale per le Nuove Tecnologie, l'Energia e lo Sviluppo Economico Sostenibile — ENEA

721 886

12.2012-12.2014

301-675

EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative

To provide support for the implementation of the project ‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’.

JRC

3,5  million

10.2012-10.2014

306-680

Second contribution to enhance the capability of the IAEA Safeguards Analytical Service (ECAS) — The New Nuclear Material Laboratory (NML)

To support IAEA in constructing and outfitting the chemistry and instrumentation laboratories of the new IAEA Safeguards Analytical Services NML for the analysis of nuclear material according to the latest standards assuring safety and measurement quality.

IAEA

5 million

12.2012-12.2016

Year 2013 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 315-979 | Strengthening the National CBRN Legal Framework & Provision of specialized and technical training to enhance CBRN preparedness and response capabilities | The present procedure aims at awarding a Contract that will technically implement two projects (Component 1 and Component 2) funded by the EU Instrument for Stability (Priority 1) in the framework of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear — Centres of Excellence (CBRN-CoE). | France Expertise Internationale | 2 699 069 | 9.2013-9.2016 |
| 316-496 | Strengthening Capacities in CBRN Response and in Chemical and Medical Emergency | The CBRN emergency response needs to be identified and prioritised per country. Comprehensive technology solutions for detection, protection, decontamination, mitigation, containment and disposal should also be elaborated. CBRN incidents require full utilization of national resources to respond to and mitigate the consequences of such emergencies. The main responsibility in cases of CBRN emergencies falls upon first responders. It is therefore essential that countries build upon their national resources to mitigate and respond to the consequences of an emergency situation. Best-practices should thus be exchanged amongst these first responders at MIE regional level and CBRN risk mitigation knowledge developed. It should also result in increased awareness of stocks of hazardous chemical agents, their pre-cursors as this is one of the means of targeting illicit use and/or trafficking of WMD. | Wojskowy Instytut Higieny i Epidemiologii | 3 914 034 | 12.2013-12.2016 |
| 318-905 | Support to the European Commission — Exploratory missions in Middle East/East and south Mediterranean countries/South East of Europe in the safety and security CBRN fields | To provide support to the European Commission with finding out what kind of short-term measures should be developed taken into account different situations and circumstances regionally and/or nationally (this entails assessing countries’ preparedness — risk assessment, crisis prevention and warning systems — and response mechanisms in the field of CBRN). | France Expertise Internationale | 299 999 | 6.2013-6.2015 |
| 321-215 | Strengthening Health Security at Ports, Airports and Ground crossings | To increase health security globally by providing technical guidance and tools, information and knowledge sharing, international collaboration and assisting countries in enhancing and strengthening capacities for prevention, detection, control and response to public health events related to activities at points of entry and international travel and transport, in a multi-sectoral approach, to minimize risks in association with natural or deliberate released hazards. | World Health Organisation | 1,5  million | 7.2013-7.2015 |
| 323-494 | AAF — Waste management | EU CBRN CoE. To improve the management of biologic and chemical waste in the African Atlantic Façade region and Tunisia. This includes the review of regulations and technical training on detection and sampling. | Fundación Internacional y para Iberoamérica de Administración y Políticas Públicas | 3 871 800 | 1.2014-6.2017 |
| 329-422 | Implementation of Projects CBRN — 3rd call. Complementary actions for project: #77 #111 #114 | EU CBRN CoE. The global overall scope of work is to pursue international efforts in counteracting the threat of nuclear and radiological terrorism. This project aims at supporting the development of an integrated regional nuclear safety and security systems. This will be achieved by assessing the adoption of laws and regulation in the field in order comply with international related standards for improving the security and safety of radioactive sources by encouraging the establishment of storage facilities and completion of inventories, disseminate best practices for the development of a national response plan in the participating countries. These activities are carried out under a well-coordinated approach with other donors in the region, in order not to duplicate existing efforts. | IAEA | 700 047 | 1.2014-12.2015 |
| 332-096 | Export control outreach for dual use items | This project aims to deepen support measures to improve dual use export control systems in third countries taking specific geopolitical challenges into account. The following beneficiary countries are eligible under this project: Jordan / Neighbouring Countries and Kazakhstan / Neighbouring Countries. Regional activities may include all beneficiary countries in the region. Where appropriate and in justified cases and following the demand of beneficiary countries also activities in other countries / or regions will be carried out. | Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle | 2,5  million | 12.2013-12.2015 |
| 332-212 | Conferences associated to EU CBRN Centres of Excellence | To provide support for organising conferences and meetings in partner countries in order to enhance the inter-agency cooperation that will contribute to mitigating the risks and threats associated with Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) materials and facilities. | LDK Consultants, Engineers & Planners SA | 140 885,85 | 1.2014-1.2015 |
| 332-306 | Consolidation and Extension of the CBRN Regional Centre Secretariats | EU CBRN CoE. To strengthen regional capabilities in the area of CBRN risk mitigation. It is expected that the project will promote better cooperation and coordination of countries on CBRN risk mitigation at regional and international levels (the set-up of the Regional Secretariats is meant to provide the missing infrastructure at regional level to facilitate sharing of information and experience among partner countries). | United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute | 3,1  million | 5.2014-10.2015 |
| 332-312 | Strengthening Health Laboratories to minimize potential biological risks | To minimize potential biological risks through enhancement of laboratory biosafety, biosecurity, quality management and diagnostic capacity. Specific objective 1: Support the development of nationally-owned laboratory policies, strategies norms and regulations. Specific objective 2: Engage institutional and individual capacity building efforts through implementation of appropriate tools, methodologies and training activities. Specific objective 3: Enhance the ability of Member States to safely and rapidly detect and respond to natural or deliberate events of national and international concern according to the IHR through support to laboratory networks. | World Health Organisation | 4 495 712 | 12.2013-12.2016 |
| 329-859 | Further development and consolidation of the Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (‘MediPIET’) | To contribute to the overall objective of enhancing health security in the Mediterranean region by supporting capacity building for prevention and control of natural or man-made health threats posed by communicable diseases through the further roll-out of the Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (MediPIET). | Fundación Internacional y para Iberoamérica de Administración y Políticas Públicas | 6,4  million | 12.2013-12.2016 |
| 330-961 | MediLabSecure | To increase, through capacity building the health security in the Mediterranean Area and South-East Europe Black Sea Region by enhancing and strengthening the preparedness to common health threats and bio-security risks at national and regional levels by the creation of a Network of laboratories, by strengthening the already previously created by Episouth plus (the reinforcement of relations of trust in a region is an objective and an instrument in the scope of Project’s implementation). | Institut Pasteur
  Fondation | 3 626 410 | 12.2013-12.2017 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

315-979

Strengthening the National CBRN Legal Framework & Provision of specialized and technical training to enhance CBRN preparedness and response capabilities

The present procedure aims at awarding a Contract that will technically implement two projects (Component 1 and Component 2) funded by the EU Instrument for Stability (Priority 1) in the framework of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear — Centres of Excellence (CBRN-CoE).

France Expertise Internationale

2 699 069

9.2013-9.2016

316-496

Strengthening Capacities in CBRN Response and in Chemical and Medical Emergency

The CBRN emergency response needs to be identified and prioritised per country. Comprehensive technology solutions for detection, protection, decontamination, mitigation, containment and disposal should also be elaborated. CBRN incidents require full utilization of national resources to respond to and mitigate the consequences of such emergencies. The main responsibility in cases of CBRN emergencies falls upon first responders. It is therefore essential that countries build upon their national resources to mitigate and respond to the consequences of an emergency situation. Best-practices should thus be exchanged amongst these first responders at MIE regional level and CBRN risk mitigation knowledge developed. It should also result in increased awareness of stocks of hazardous chemical agents, their pre-cursors as this is one of the means of targeting illicit use and/or trafficking of WMD.

Wojskowy Instytut Higieny i Epidemiologii

3 914 034

12.2013-12.2016

318-905

Support to the European Commission — Exploratory missions in Middle East/East and south Mediterranean countries/South East of Europe in the safety and security CBRN fields

To provide support to the European Commission with finding out what kind of short-term measures should be developed taken into account different situations and circumstances regionally and/or nationally (this entails assessing countries’ preparedness — risk assessment, crisis prevention and warning systems — and response mechanisms in the field of CBRN).

France Expertise Internationale

299 999

6.2013-6.2015

321-215

Strengthening Health Security at Ports, Airports and Ground crossings

To increase health security globally by providing technical guidance and tools, information and knowledge sharing, international collaboration and assisting countries in enhancing and strengthening capacities for prevention, detection, control and response to public health events related to activities at points of entry and international travel and transport, in a multi-sectoral approach, to minimize risks in association with natural or deliberate released hazards.

World Health Organisation

1,5  million

7.2013-7.2015

323-494

AAF — Waste management

EU CBRN CoE. To improve the management of biologic and chemical waste in the African Atlantic Façade region and Tunisia. This includes the review of regulations and technical training on detection and sampling.

Fundación Internacional y para Iberoamérica de Administración y Políticas Públicas

3 871 800

1.2014-6.2017

329-422

Implementation of Projects CBRN — 3rd call. Complementary actions for project: #77 #111 #114

EU CBRN CoE. The global overall scope of work is to pursue international efforts in counteracting the threat of nuclear and radiological terrorism. This project aims at supporting the development of an integrated regional nuclear safety and security systems. This will be achieved by assessing the adoption of laws and regulation in the field in order comply with international related standards for improving the security and safety of radioactive sources by encouraging the establishment of storage facilities and completion of inventories, disseminate best practices for the development of a national response plan in the participating countries. These activities are carried out under a well-coordinated approach with other donors in the region, in order not to duplicate existing efforts.

IAEA

700 047

1.2014-12.2015

332-096

Export control outreach for dual use items

This project aims to deepen support measures to improve dual use export control systems in third countries taking specific geopolitical challenges into account. The following beneficiary countries are eligible under this project: Jordan / Neighbouring Countries and Kazakhstan / Neighbouring Countries. Regional activities may include all beneficiary countries in the region. Where appropriate and in justified cases and following the demand of beneficiary countries also activities in other countries / or regions will be carried out.

Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle

2,5  million

12.2013-12.2015

332-212

Conferences associated to EU CBRN Centres of Excellence

To provide support for organising conferences and meetings in partner countries in order to enhance the inter-agency cooperation that will contribute to mitigating the risks and threats associated with Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) materials and facilities.

LDK Consultants, Engineers & Planners SA

140 885,85

1.2014-1.2015

332-306

Consolidation and Extension of the CBRN Regional Centre Secretariats

EU CBRN CoE. To strengthen regional capabilities in the area of CBRN risk mitigation. It is expected that the project will promote better cooperation and coordination of countries on CBRN risk mitigation at regional and international levels (the set-up of the Regional Secretariats is meant to provide the missing infrastructure at regional level to facilitate sharing of information and experience among partner countries).

United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute

3,1  million

5.2014-10.2015

332-312

Strengthening Health Laboratories to minimize potential biological risks

To minimize potential biological risks through enhancement of laboratory biosafety, biosecurity, quality management and diagnostic capacity. Specific objective 1: Support the development of nationally-owned laboratory policies, strategies norms and regulations. Specific objective 2: Engage institutional and individual capacity building efforts through implementation of appropriate tools, methodologies and training activities. Specific objective 3: Enhance the ability of Member States to safely and rapidly detect and respond to natural or deliberate events of national and international concern according to the IHR through support to laboratory networks.

World Health Organisation

4 495 712

12.2013-12.2016

329-859

Further development and consolidation of the Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (‘MediPIET’)

To contribute to the overall objective of enhancing health security in the Mediterranean region by supporting capacity building for prevention and control of natural or man-made health threats posed by communicable diseases through the further roll-out of the Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (MediPIET).

Fundación Internacional y para Iberoamérica de Administración y Políticas Públicas

6,4  million

12.2013-12.2016

330-961

MediLabSecure

To increase, through capacity building the health security in the Mediterranean Area and South-East Europe Black Sea Region by enhancing and strengthening the preparedness to common health threats and bio-security risks at national and regional levels by the creation of a Network of laboratories, by strengthening the already previously created by Episouth plus (the reinforcement of relations of trust in a region is an objective and an instrument in the scope of Project’s implementation).

Institut Pasteur

Fondation

3 626 410

12.2013-12.2017

Year 2014 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 337-084 | Elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons of Mass destruction | To contribute to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Special Trust Fund that finances the activities for the complete destruction of Syrian Chemical material stockpiles. | OPCW | 12 million | 2.2014-12.2015 |
| 343-652 | Contribution to the establishment and development of EU Centres of Excellence Governance — Phase III | To support to the governance of the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence. | ESSEC-IRENE-ENCO | 1,5  million | 9.2014-9.2016 |
| 346-176 | High risk chemical facilities and risk mitigation in the AAF Region | EU CBRN CoE. Enhancing sound chemical hazard management within the African Atlantic Façade Region in order to prevent the occurrence of high risks chemical accidents. | France Expertise Internationale | 3 million | 1.2015-12.2017 |
| 346-488 | Chemical safety and security in the Central and Eastern African region | EU CBRN CoE. Enhancing sound chemical hazard management within the ECA region by strengthening the national ‘Chemical legal framework’ in order to prevent the occurrence of accident inside and around all important chemical installations, as well as to enhance Chemical preparedness and response capabilities. | Gesellschaft für Anlagen und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) MBH | 2 978 000 | 1.2015-1.2018 |
| 347-013 | EUWAM-Lab (P43) | EU CBRN CoE. Establishment of a Mobile Laboratory for in situ interventions on VHF outbreak sites in combination with CBRN Capacity Building in Western Africa. | France Expertise Internationale | 2 579 854,40 | 9.2014-9.2016 |
| 347-135 | EU outreach programme for dual use items | Contribute to the creation, consolidation or updating the effective export control systems for dual use items in partner countries by continuing to offer them a long-term perspective for cooperation. | France Expertise Internationale | 2 249 250 | 9.2015-2.2017 |
| 347-634 | Strengthening CBRN first response capabilities and regional cooperation in South East Europe, Southern Caucasus, Moldova and Ukraine | EU CBRN CoE. Enhance response capabilities and promote inter-agency and regional cooperation in CBRN first response in the South East Europe, Southern Caucasus, Moldova and Ukraine. | Centre d’étude de l’énergie nucléaire
  Fondation d’utilité publique | 2 953 550 | 1.2015-12.2017 |
| 350-752 | One Health Project in Pakistan | Support the development of a structured, integrated and sustainable collaboration between the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture in Pakistan for improved risk assessments and detection, prevention and control of the spread of emerging zoonotic diseases. | World Health Organization | 927 608 | 1.2015-1.2017 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

337-084

Elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons of Mass destruction

To contribute to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Special Trust Fund that finances the activities for the complete destruction of Syrian Chemical material stockpiles.

OPCW

12 million

2.2014-12.2015

343-652

Contribution to the establishment and development of EU Centres of Excellence Governance — Phase III

To support to the governance of the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence.

ESSEC-IRENE-ENCO

1,5  million

9.2014-9.2016

346-176

High risk chemical facilities and risk mitigation in the AAF Region

EU CBRN CoE. Enhancing sound chemical hazard management within the African Atlantic Façade Region in order to prevent the occurrence of high risks chemical accidents.

France Expertise Internationale

3 million

1.2015-12.2017

346-488

Chemical safety and security in the Central and Eastern African region

EU CBRN CoE. Enhancing sound chemical hazard management within the ECA region by strengthening the national ‘Chemical legal framework’ in order to prevent the occurrence of accident inside and around all important chemical installations, as well as to enhance Chemical preparedness and response capabilities.

Gesellschaft für Anlagen und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) MBH

2 978 000

1.2015-1.2018

347-013

EUWAM-Lab (P43)

EU CBRN CoE. Establishment of a Mobile Laboratory for in situ interventions on VHF outbreak sites in combination with CBRN Capacity Building in Western Africa.

France Expertise Internationale

2 579 854,40

9.2014-9.2016

347-135

EU outreach programme for dual use items

Contribute to the creation, consolidation or updating the effective export control systems for dual use items in partner countries by continuing to offer them a long-term perspective for cooperation.

France Expertise Internationale

2 249 250

9.2015-2.2017

347-634

Strengthening CBRN first response capabilities and regional cooperation in South East Europe, Southern Caucasus, Moldova and Ukraine

EU CBRN CoE. Enhance response capabilities and promote inter-agency and regional cooperation in CBRN first response in the South East Europe, Southern Caucasus, Moldova and Ukraine.

Centre d’étude de l’énergie nucléaire

Fondation d’utilité publique

2 953 550

1.2015-12.2017

350-752

One Health Project in Pakistan

Support the development of a structured, integrated and sustainable collaboration between the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture in Pakistan for improved risk assessments and detection, prevention and control of the spread of emerging zoonotic diseases.

World Health Organization

927 608

1.2015-1.2017

Year 2015

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 355-376 | EU outreach programme for dual use items — South-East Asia | Support to export control outreach in South-East Asia. | France Expertise Internationale | 2 999 500 | 9.2015-2.2017 |
| 272-372 | Establishment of Mobile Laboratories for Pathogens up to Risk Group 4 in combination with CBRN Capacity Building in sub-Saharan Africa | EU CBRN CoE — Mobile labs in sub-Saharan Africa — Extension. | Bernhard-Nocht-Institut für Tropenmedizin | 500 000 | 6.2016 |
| 355-443 | Enhancement of CBRN capacities of South East Asia in addressing CBRN risk mitigation concerning CBRN first response, biosafety and biosecurity, awareness raising and legal framework | EU CBRN CoE. Biosafety-biosecurity in South East Asia. | Fundación Internacional y para Iberoamérica de Administración y Políticas Públicas | 3 000 000,00 | 7.2015-7.2018 |
| 355-879 | Provision of specialized CBRN equipment for training first responders | EU CBRN CoE. CBRN equipment for first responders in Gabon, Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya and Uganda. | Paul Boyé Technologies SAS — FR | 2 712 516,87 | 9.2015-9.2017 |
| 357-652 | On-site Technical Assistance to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centres of Excellence Secretariats | EU CBRN CoE. On site technical assistance (Rabat, Tbilisi, Nairobi). | Agriconsulting Europe SA — BE | 2 969 700,00 | 9.2015-9.2018 |
| 362-277 | Regional Management of Outbreaks in the CBRN Centres of Excellence Partner Countries of the African Atlantic Façade Region | EU CBRN CoE. Management of outbreaks in the African Atlantic Façade (pandemics). | Agence française d’expertise technique internationale | 3 499 600,00 | 1.2016-12.2018 |
| 370291 | Feasibility study for the establishment of the Wildlife Forensics Training Academy in South Africa | Wildlife Forensics Training. | Nederlands Forensisch Instituut | 182 000 | 28.12.2016 |
| 359484 | Strengthening the CBRN Centre of Excellence Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region | Support to GCC region. | Centre d’étude de l’énergie nucléaire
  Fondation d’utilité publique | 285 000 | 14.9.2016 |
| 355376 | EU outreach programme for dual use items — South-East Asia | EU outreach programme for dual use items in South-East Asia. | Agence française d’expertise technique internationale | 2 999 500 | 28.2.2017 |
| 371715 | Capacity building for medical preparedness and response to CBRN incidents — CoE Project 54 | EU CBRN CoE. Capacity building for medical preparedness and response to CBRN incidents. Middle East (P54). | Sustainable Criminal Justice Solutions
  Community interest company | 2 999 965 | 17.7.2019 |
| 365817 | Annual meeting EU CBRN National Focal Points 2016 | | LDK Consultants Engineers & Planners SA | 182 949,5 | 11.10.2016 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

355-376

EU outreach programme for dual use items — South-East Asia

Support to export control outreach in South-East Asia.

France Expertise Internationale

2 999 500

9.2015-2.2017

272-372

Establishment of Mobile Laboratories for Pathogens up to Risk Group 4 in combination with CBRN Capacity Building in sub-Saharan Africa

EU CBRN CoE — Mobile labs in sub-Saharan Africa — Extension.

Bernhard-Nocht-Institut für Tropenmedizin

500 000

6.2016

355-443

Enhancement of CBRN capacities of South East Asia in addressing CBRN risk mitigation concerning CBRN first response, biosafety and biosecurity, awareness raising and legal framework

EU CBRN CoE. Biosafety-biosecurity in South East Asia.

Fundación Internacional y para Iberoamérica de Administración y Políticas Públicas

3 000 000,00

7.2015-7.2018

355-879

Provision of specialized CBRN equipment for training first responders

EU CBRN CoE. CBRN equipment for first responders in Gabon, Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya and Uganda.

Paul Boyé Technologies SAS — FR

2 712 516,87

9.2015-9.2017

357-652

On-site Technical Assistance to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centres of Excellence Secretariats

EU CBRN CoE. On site technical assistance (Rabat, Tbilisi, Nairobi).

Agriconsulting Europe SA — BE

2 969 700,00

9.2015-9.2018

362-277

Regional Management of Outbreaks in the CBRN Centres of Excellence Partner Countries of the African Atlantic Façade Region

EU CBRN CoE. Management of outbreaks in the African Atlantic Façade (pandemics).

Agence française d’expertise technique internationale

3 499 600,00

1.2016-12.2018

370291

Feasibility study for the establishment of the Wildlife Forensics Training Academy in South Africa

Wildlife Forensics Training.

Nederlands Forensisch Instituut

182 000

28.12.2016

359484

Strengthening the CBRN Centre of Excellence Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region

Support to GCC region.

Centre d’étude de l’énergie nucléaire

Fondation d’utilité publique

285 000

14.9.2016

355376

EU outreach programme for dual use items — South-East Asia

EU outreach programme for dual use items in South-East Asia.

Agence française d’expertise technique internationale

2 999 500

28.2.2017

371715

Capacity building for medical preparedness and response to CBRN incidents — CoE Project 54

EU CBRN CoE. Capacity building for medical preparedness and response to CBRN incidents. Middle East (P54).

Sustainable Criminal Justice Solutions

Community interest company

2 999 965

17.7.2019

365817

Annual meeting EU CBRN National Focal Points 2016

LDK Consultants Engineers & Planners SA

182 949,5

11.10.2016

Year 2016

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 384-876 | Recommitment — Feasibility study for the establishment of the Wildlife Forensics Training Academy in South Africa (2015 / 370-291) | EU CBRN CoE | Nederlands Forensisch Instituut
  NET | 174 515,29 | 29.9.2017 |
| 38130 | SEACHEM — Sound management of chemicals and their associated wastes in Southeast Asia | EU CBRN CoE. Chemical Waste management. | Sustainable Criminal Justice Solutions | 2 999 815 | 29.8.2020 |
| 369616 | Support to the development, adoption and implementation of CBRN Needs Assessments, National and Regional CBRN Action Plans, their promotion and visibility | EU CBRN CoE. Promotion, adoption, implementation and visibility of CBRN Needs EU CBRN CoE. Assessments, National and Regional CBRN Action Plans. | United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute | 2 000 000 | 31.8.2017 |
| 372955 | On-site Technical Assistance to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centres of Excellence Secretariats in Algiers and Tashkent | EU CBRN CoE. On site technical assistance (Algiers, Amman, Tashkent). | Enconet Consulting GmbH | 2 130 250 | 10.11.2019 |
| 373918 | Strengthening cross-border capacity for control and detection of CBRN substances | EU CBRN CoE. CBRN cross border security in the North of Africa and Sahel (P55). | Agence française d’expertise technique internationale | 3 500 000 | 30.9.2019 |
| 374993 | P57 ‘Strengthening crime scene forensics capabilities in investigating CBRN incidents in the South East and Eastern Europe Centres of Excellence region’ | EU CBRN CoE. ‘Strengthening crime scene forensics capabilities’. | Centre d’étude de l’énergie nucléaire
  Fondation d’utilité publique | 1 399 670 | 14.1.2020 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

384-876

Recommitment — Feasibility study for the establishment of the Wildlife Forensics Training Academy in South Africa (2015 / 370-291)

EU CBRN CoE

Nederlands Forensisch Instituut

NET

174 515,29

29.9.2017

38130

SEACHEM — Sound management of chemicals and their associated wastes in Southeast Asia

EU CBRN CoE. Chemical Waste management.

Sustainable Criminal Justice Solutions

2 999 815

29.8.2020

369616

Support to the development, adoption and implementation of CBRN Needs Assessments, National and Regional CBRN Action Plans, their promotion and visibility

EU CBRN CoE. Promotion, adoption, implementation and visibility of CBRN Needs EU CBRN CoE. Assessments, National and Regional CBRN Action Plans.

United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute

2 000 000

31.8.2017

372955

On-site Technical Assistance to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centres of Excellence Secretariats in Algiers and Tashkent

EU CBRN CoE. On site technical assistance (Algiers, Amman, Tashkent).

Enconet Consulting GmbH

2 130 250

10.11.2019

373918

Strengthening cross-border capacity for control and detection of CBRN substances

EU CBRN CoE. CBRN cross border security in the North of Africa and Sahel (P55).

Agence française d’expertise technique internationale

3 500 000

30.9.2019

374993

P57 ‘Strengthening crime scene forensics capabilities in investigating CBRN incidents in the South East and Eastern Europe Centres of Excellence region’

EU CBRN CoE. ‘Strengthening crime scene forensics capabilities’.

Centre d’étude de l’énergie nucléaire

Fondation d’utilité publique

1 399 670

14.1.2020

Year 2017

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 376203 | Study on the sustainability of the EU CBRN CoE’s capacity building activities | EU CBRN CoE. Educational component. | Fondazione Alessandro Volta per la promozione dell'Università, della ricerca scientifica, dell'alta formazione e della cultura | 298 900 | 31.3.2018 |
| 377918 | Support to the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence initiative and its mechanisms. Towards the consolidation of the regional secretariats. | EU CBRN CoE. Regional Secretariats. | United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute | 3 000 000 | 14.1.2018 |
| 377943 | Strengthening the CBRN Centre of Excellence Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region | EU CBRN CoE. On site technical assistance (GCC region). | Senior expert | 425 000 | 2.2019 |
| 378686 | EU CBRN Centres of Excellence NFP meeting 2017 | EU CBRN CoE annual international meeting. | Italtrend C&T SPA | 235 587 | 6.4.2017 |
| 378793 | Supporting the EC organizing European Summer School 2017 and Conference in Export Control | European Summer School 2017 and Conference in Export Control. | LDK Consultants Engineers & Planners SA | 277 167 | 8.3.2018 |
| 378848 | Assistance on evaluation of Export Control Outreach P2P program | Evaluation of P2P programme. | Individual expert | 20 000 | 17.2.2017 |
| 381687 | Worldwide technical support to the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence. | EU CBRN CoE. Portal, NAQs, NAPs, technical evaluations, communication. | EC DG JRC | 3 500 000 | 2018 |
| 381687 | Administrative arrangement. Worldwide institutional technical support to the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence. | EU CBRN CoE | Centre d’étude de l’énergie nucléaire
  Fondation d’utilité publique | 3 411 384 | 31.12.2017 |
| 384445 | Technical Assistance for the implementation of the EU Export Control programme in partner countries | EU outreach programme for dual use items. | Centre d’étude de l’énergie nucléaire
  Fondation d’utilité publique | 297 750 | 6.4.2019 |
| 384614 | Project development and donor coordination for the establishment of Wildlife Forensics Training Academies in Africa | EU CBRN CoE. Forensics Training. | Nederlands Forensisch Instituut
  NET | 350 000 | 24.9.2018 |
| 384772 | 2017 International Meeting of EU CBRN CoE National Focal Points, Brussels | EU CBRN CoE annual international meeting. | LDK Consultants Engineers & Planners | 233 799 | 16.2.2018 |
| 388844 | P2P Summer School 2018 and other meetings in the frame of the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP) | EU outreach programme for dual use items. | LDK Consultants Engineers & Planners | 227 940 | 1.10.2018 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

376203

Study on the sustainability of the EU CBRN CoE’s capacity building activities

EU CBRN CoE. Educational component.

Fondazione Alessandro Volta per la promozione dell'Università, della ricerca scientifica, dell'alta formazione e della cultura

298 900

31.3.2018

377918

Support to the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence initiative and its mechanisms. Towards the consolidation of the regional secretariats.

EU CBRN CoE. Regional Secretariats.

United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute

3 000 000

14.1.2018

377943

Strengthening the CBRN Centre of Excellence Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region

EU CBRN CoE. On site technical assistance (GCC region).

Senior expert

425 000

2.2019

378686

EU CBRN Centres of Excellence NFP meeting 2017

EU CBRN CoE annual international meeting.

Italtrend C&T SPA

235 587

6.4.2017

378793

Supporting the EC organizing European Summer School 2017 and Conference in Export Control

European Summer School 2017 and Conference in Export Control.

LDK Consultants Engineers & Planners SA

277 167

8.3.2018

378848

Assistance on evaluation of Export Control Outreach P2P program

Evaluation of P2P programme.

Individual expert

20 000

17.2.2017

381687

Worldwide technical support to the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence.

EU CBRN CoE. Portal, NAQs, NAPs, technical evaluations, communication.

EC DG JRC

3 500 000

2018

381687

Administrative arrangement. Worldwide institutional technical support to the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence.

EU CBRN CoE

Centre d’étude de l’énergie nucléaire

Fondation d’utilité publique

3 411 384

31.12.2017

384445

Technical Assistance for the implementation of the EU Export Control programme in partner countries

EU outreach programme for dual use items.

Centre d’étude de l’énergie nucléaire

Fondation d’utilité publique

297 750

6.4.2019

384614

Project development and donor coordination for the establishment of Wildlife Forensics Training Academies in Africa

EU CBRN CoE. Forensics Training.

Nederlands Forensisch Instituut

NET

350 000

24.9.2018

384772

2017 International Meeting of EU CBRN CoE National Focal Points, Brussels

EU CBRN CoE annual international meeting.

LDK Consultants Engineers & Planners

233 799

16.2.2018

388844

P2P Summer School 2018 and other meetings in the frame of the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP)

EU outreach programme for dual use items.

LDK Consultants Engineers & Planners

227 940

1.10.2018

Year 2018

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 378224 | P57/58 — Additional equipment — Montenegro | EU CBRN CoE | STCU | 350 000 | 2017-2019 |
| 384876 | Feasibility study for the establishment of the Wildlife Forensics Training Academy in South Africa | EU CBRN CoE | Nederlands Forensisch Instituut | 152 373 | 2017 |
| 386600 | New African Magazine — subscription contract | EU CBRN CoE | Stirling | 1 000 | 2017-2018 |
| 386666 | Stirling Assynt Report and GT Intell Serv — subscription contract | EU CBRN CoE | TRAC | 33 600 | 2017-2018 |
| 388380 | Assistance in reporting and communication on IcSP CBRN CoE activities | EU CBRN CoE | Individual expert | 20 000 | 2018 |
| 388397 | P65 CoE CA chemical waste management | EU CBRN CoE | MICR | 401 089 | 2017-2020 |
| 388844 | 2018 P2P Summer School in Export Control | EU CBRN CoE | LDK | 227 940 | 2017-2018 |
| 390045 | STCU operational grant | EU CBRN CoE | STCU | 1 000 000 | 2018-2022 |
| 390046 | ISTC operational grant | EU CBRN CoE | ISTC | 2 500 000 | 2018-2022 |
| 390079 | CBRN CoE Governance Team | EU CBRN CoE | Association Groupe ESSEC | 1 680 520 | 2018-2019 |
| 390601 | P66 MEDISAFE | EU CBRN CoE | Expertise France | 3 998 250 | 2018-2021 |
| 391059 | Assistance on mapping EU security/CT activities | EU CBRN CoE | Individual expert | 20 000 | 2017 |
| 391935 | UNICRI | EU CBRN CoE | UNICRI | 2 707 453 | 2018-2019 |
| 393533 | Development of a pilot CBRN Centres of Excellence Research Competition | EU CBRN CoE | Fondazione Alessandro Volta | 149 850 | 2018 |
| 393792 | P62 OSA South East Asia | EU CBRN CoE | Business and Strategies Europe | 1 198 750 | 2018-2021 |
| 394360 | Support for Conferences and Events CBRN | EU CBRN CoE | Pomilio Blumm | 1 052 346 | 2018-2020 |
| 395369 | Assistance and support in implementation of IcSP | EU CBRN CoE | Individual expert | 20 000 | 2018 |
| 395899 | P68 Training and Tutoring | EU CBRN CoE | LDK | 268 700 | 2018-2020 |
| 402247 | P75 — Preventing biological risks increased by environmental and climate change in the Mediterranean, Black Sea and Sahel regions by strengthening institutional capacities in the context of One Health (MEDILABSECURE) | EU CBRN CoE | Institut Pasteur Fondation | 2 088 964 | 2018-2020 |
| 402649 | P76 — Preventing biological risks increased by environmental and climate change by strengthening Public Health Laboratories — (STRONGLABS) | EU CBRN CoE | WHO | 1 000 000 | 2018-2020 |
| 402810 | Funding of the 2019 ISTC Administrative Operating Budget | EU CBRN CoE | ISTC | 2 500 000 | 2018-2023 |
| 402811 | Funding of the 2019 STCU Administrative Operating Budget | EU CBRN CoE | STCU | 1 000 000 | 2018-2023 |
| 404680 | Strengthening the CBRN Centre of Excellence Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region | EU CBRN CoE | OSA | 590 000 | 2018-2020 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

378224

P57/58 — Additional equipment — Montenegro

EU CBRN CoE

STCU

350 000

2017-2019

384876

Feasibility study for the establishment of the Wildlife Forensics Training Academy in South Africa

EU CBRN CoE

Nederlands Forensisch Instituut

152 373

2017

386600

New African Magazine — subscription contract

EU CBRN CoE

Stirling

1 000

2017-2018

386666

Stirling Assynt Report and GT Intell Serv — subscription contract

EU CBRN CoE

TRAC

33 600

2017-2018

388380

Assistance in reporting and communication on IcSP CBRN CoE activities

EU CBRN CoE

Individual expert

20 000

2018

388397

P65 CoE CA chemical waste management

EU CBRN CoE

MICR

401 089

2017-2020

388844

2018 P2P Summer School in Export Control

EU CBRN CoE

LDK

227 940

2017-2018

390045

STCU operational grant

EU CBRN CoE

STCU

1 000 000

2018-2022

390046

ISTC operational grant

EU CBRN CoE

ISTC

2 500 000

2018-2022

390079

CBRN CoE Governance Team

EU CBRN CoE

Association Groupe ESSEC

1 680 520

2018-2019

390601

P66 MEDISAFE

EU CBRN CoE

Expertise France

3 998 250

2018-2021

391059

Assistance on mapping EU security/CT activities

EU CBRN CoE

Individual expert

20 000

2017

391935

UNICRI

EU CBRN CoE

UNICRI

2 707 453

2018-2019

393533

Development of a pilot CBRN Centres of Excellence Research Competition

EU CBRN CoE

Fondazione Alessandro Volta

149 850

2018

393792

P62 OSA South East Asia

EU CBRN CoE

Business and Strategies Europe

1 198 750

2018-2021

394360

Support for Conferences and Events CBRN

EU CBRN CoE

Pomilio Blumm

1 052 346

2018-2020

395369

Assistance and support in implementation of IcSP

EU CBRN CoE

Individual expert

20 000

2018

395899

P68 Training and Tutoring

EU CBRN CoE

LDK

268 700

2018-2020

402247

P75 — Preventing biological risks increased by environmental and climate change in the Mediterranean, Black Sea and Sahel regions by strengthening institutional capacities in the context of One Health (MEDILABSECURE)

EU CBRN CoE

Institut Pasteur Fondation

2 088 964

2018-2020

402649

P76 — Preventing biological risks increased by environmental and climate change by strengthening Public Health Laboratories — (STRONGLABS)

EU CBRN CoE

WHO

1 000 000

2018-2020

402810

Funding of the 2019 ISTC Administrative Operating Budget

EU CBRN CoE

ISTC

2 500 000

2018-2023

402811

Funding of the 2019 STCU Administrative Operating Budget

EU CBRN CoE

STCU

1 000 000

2018-2023

404680

Strengthening the CBRN Centre of Excellence Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region

EU CBRN CoE

OSA

590 000

2018-2020

Year 2019

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 408921 | Funding of the 2020 STCU Administrative Operating Budget (AOB and service contract | Administrative support — STCU | STCU | 680 000 | 31.12.2020 |
| 408920 | Funding of the 2020 ISTC Administrative Operating Budget (AOB and service contracts | Administrative support — ISTC | ISTC | 1 041 000 | 31.12.2020 |
| 412541 | Funding of the 2020–2021 ISTC activities and Supplemental Budgets (SBs), | Capacity building | ISTC | 779 000 | 31.12.2021 |
| 402901 | CoE Project 73 — CBRN Protection of critical infrastructure in Middle East CoE Region | EU CBRN CoE | SCK-CEN | 2 399 200 | 2019-2022 |
| 403281 | Support to the assessment of priority countries and impact of the EU CBRN CoE Initiative | EU CBRN CoE | SCK-CEN | 300 000 | 2019-2021 |
| 404680 | Strengthening the CBRN Centre of Excellence Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region | EU CBRN CoE | Peter Clevestig | 599 400 | 2019-2022 |
| 404922 | Support to CBRN CoE regional secretariats
  United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute | EU CBRN CoE | UNICRI | 3 950 000 | 2019-2020 |
| 407001 | On-site Technical Assistance to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centres of Excellence Secretariat in Nairobi | EU CBRN CoE | Enconet | 1 178 900 | 2019-2022 |
| 407176 | P70 — Provision of specialized equipment to manage transport accidents with dangerous goods for first responders | EU CBRN CoE | Paul Boyé | 2 249 717 | 2019-2022 |
| 407688 | On-site Technical Assistance to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centres of Excellence Secretariat in Tbilisi | EU CBRN CoE | Agriconsulting Europe SA | 1 127 320 | 2019-2022 |
| 408380 | BIOSEC — Enhanced Biosecurity in South-East Asia P81 | EU CBRN CoE | SCJS Europe | 3 499 850 | 2019-2022 |
| 408466 | P83 — Provision of specialized CBRN equipment for the training of personnel in charge of border control in Algeria | EU CBRN CoE | Excelor Holding Group EOOD | 323 321 | 2019-2022 |
| 410027 | Preparation of a communication strategy on IcSP-funded projects managed by the CBRN Sector of the Security and Nuclear Safety Unit of DG DEVCO | EU CBRN CoE | Rogie | 20 000 | 2020 |
| EXT
  372955 | On-site Technical Assistance to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centres of Excellence Secretariats in Algiers and Tashkent | EU CBRN CoE | Enconet | 2 130 250 | 2019-2022 |
| EXT
  394360 | Support to the organisation of events related to the CBRN Centre of Excellence Initiative and Export Control programme | EU CBRN CoE | Pomilio Blum | 969 799 | 2019-2022 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

408921

Funding of the 2020 STCU Administrative Operating Budget (AOB and service contract

Administrative support — STCU

STCU

680 000

31.12.2020

408920

Funding of the 2020 ISTC Administrative Operating Budget (AOB and service contracts

Administrative support — ISTC

ISTC

1 041 000

31.12.2020

412541

Funding of the 2020–2021 ISTC activities and Supplemental Budgets (SBs),

Capacity building

ISTC

779 000

31.12.2021

402901

CoE Project 73 — CBRN Protection of critical infrastructure in Middle East CoE Region

EU CBRN CoE

SCK-CEN

2 399 200

2019-2022

403281

Support to the assessment of priority countries and impact of the EU CBRN CoE Initiative

EU CBRN CoE

SCK-CEN

300 000

2019-2021

404680

Strengthening the CBRN Centre of Excellence Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region

EU CBRN CoE

Peter Clevestig

599 400

2019-2022

404922

Support to CBRN CoE regional secretariats

United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute

EU CBRN CoE

UNICRI

3 950 000

2019-2020

407001

On-site Technical Assistance to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centres of Excellence Secretariat in Nairobi

EU CBRN CoE

Enconet

1 178 900

2019-2022

407176

P70 — Provision of specialized equipment to manage transport accidents with dangerous goods for first responders

EU CBRN CoE

Paul Boyé

2 249 717

2019-2022

407688

On-site Technical Assistance to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centres of Excellence Secretariat in Tbilisi

EU CBRN CoE

Agriconsulting Europe SA

1 127 320

2019-2022

408380

BIOSEC — Enhanced Biosecurity in South-East Asia P81

EU CBRN CoE

SCJS Europe

3 499 850

2019-2022

408466

P83 — Provision of specialized CBRN equipment for the training of personnel in charge of border control in Algeria

EU CBRN CoE

Excelor Holding Group EOOD

323 321

2019-2022

410027

Preparation of a communication strategy on IcSP-funded projects managed by the CBRN Sector of the Security and Nuclear Safety Unit of DG DEVCO

EU CBRN CoE

Rogie

20 000

2020

EXT

372955

On-site Technical Assistance to the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centres of Excellence Secretariats in Algiers and Tashkent

EU CBRN CoE

Enconet

2 130 250

2019-2022

EXT

394360

Support to the organisation of events related to the CBRN Centre of Excellence Initiative and Export Control programme

EU CBRN CoE

Pomilio Blum

969 799

2019-2022

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