# Diario Oficial C 266/13 d

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ISSN 1977-0928

Diario Oficial

de la Unión Europea

C 266

Edición en lengua española

Comunicaciones e informaciones

57° año13 de agosto de 2014

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INFORME DE SITUACIÓN SEMESTRAL SOBRE LA APLICACIÓN DE LA ESTRATEGIA DE LA UE CONTRA LA PROLIFERACIÓN DE ARMAS DE DESTRUCCIÓN MASIVA (2014/I)

2014/C 266/01

INTRODUCCIÓN

Con arreglo a la Estrategia de la UE contra la proliferación de armas de destrucción masiva (ADM) adoptada por el Consejo Europeo en diciembre de 2003 (doc. 15708/03), está previsto que se presenten informes de situación sobre la aplicación de la Estrategia cada seis meses. El presente informe de situación abarca las actividades realizadas en el primer semestre de 2014.

Los principios por los que se orienta la UE en este ámbito, de acuerdo con los objetivos de la Estrategia Europea de Seguridad, la Estrategia de la UE contra la proliferación de ADM y las Nuevas líneas de actuación (doc. 17172/08), siguen siendo:

| i) | el multilateralismo efectivo, incluida la promoción de la universalidad de los tratados, convenios y otros instrumentos internacionales así como su aplicación nacional, 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 promoción de la universalidad de los tratados, convenios y otros instrumentos internacionales así como su aplicación nacional, a través de la acción diplomática y la ayuda financiera a terceros países y organizaciones internacionales,

| ii) | la estrecha cooperación con los socios y otros terceros países con miras a una convergencia de opiniones a escala mundial en cuanto a la necesidad de reforzar el régimen internacional de no proliferación. Han proseguido los esfuerzos por tratar cuestiones de no proliferación en las relaciones bilaterales de la UE con todos los países pertinentes, en particular mediante reuniones de diálogo político y contactos más informales, |
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la estrecha cooperación con los socios y otros terceros países con miras a una convergencia de opiniones a escala mundial en cuanto a la necesidad de reforzar el régimen internacional de no proliferación. Han proseguido los esfuerzos por tratar cuestiones de no proliferación en las relaciones bilaterales de la UE con todos los países pertinentes, en particular mediante reuniones de diálogo político y contactos más informales,

| iii) | el uso efectivo y complementario de todos los instrumentos y recursos financieros disponibles — el presupuesto de la PESC, el Instrumento en pro de la estabilidad y la paz (antiguo Instrumento de Estabilidad) y otros instrumentos— a fin de maximizar la incidencia de las actividades encaminadas a alcanzar 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 PESC, el Instrumento en pro de la estabilidad y la paz (antiguo Instrumento de Estabilidad) y otros instrumentos— a fin de maximizar la incidencia de las actividades encaminadas a alcanzar los objetivos de política exterior de la UE.

Por consiguiente, los trabajos están además estrechamente coordinados dentro del marco más amplio de las actividades de la política de seguridad y de prevención de conflictos emprendidas por la UE.

El asesor principal y enviado especial en materia de no proliferación y desarme del SEAE representó a la UE en una serie de reuniones internacionales de máxima importancia durante el primer semestre de 2014 (en particular el Grupo de Directores del G-8/G7 en el ámbito de la no proliferación, el Comité Preparatorio del TNP y las consultas abiertas sobre el proyecto de Código de Conducta Internacional para las actividades en el espacio ultraterrestre).

Durante el primer semestre de 2014, el enviado especial se centró en:

| — | intensificar los esfuerzos de respaldo al Tratado sobre la No Proliferación de las Armas Nucleares (con inclusión de su artículo X sobre la retirada). Esto sigue revistiendo la máxima prioridad para la UE, habida cuenta asimismo de su pertinencia directa respecto de los retos regionales fundamentales en materia de proliferación que plantean Irán y la República Popular Democrática de Corea. La UE siguió respaldando la labor del facilitador finlandés para convocar la Conferencia de Helsinki sobre la zona libre de armas de destrucción masiva en Oriente Próximo, organizando también un taller de capacitación para diplomáticos de nivel intermedio en la región de Oriente Próximo, con ayuda del Consorcio de No Proliferación de la UE, |
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intensificar los esfuerzos de respaldo al Tratado sobre la No Proliferación de las Armas Nucleares (con inclusión de su artículo X sobre la retirada). Esto sigue revistiendo la máxima prioridad para la UE, habida cuenta asimismo de su pertinencia directa respecto de los retos regionales fundamentales en materia de proliferación que plantean Irán y la República Popular Democrática de Corea. La UE siguió respaldando la labor del facilitador finlandés para convocar la Conferencia de Helsinki sobre la zona libre de armas de destrucción masiva en Oriente Próximo, organizando también un taller de capacitación para diplomáticos de nivel intermedio en la región de Oriente Próximo, con ayuda del Consorcio de No Proliferación de la UE,

| — | llevar adelante la iniciativa relativa a un Código de Conducta internacional para las actividades en el espacio ultraterrestre. El enviado especial mantuvo numerosas reuniones bilaterales de toma de contacto con interlocutores clave como Indonesia, China y Rusia. Los días 27-28 de mayo de 2014 en Luxemburgo presidió consultas abiertas sobre el proyecto de Código, en las que se reunieron unos 140 representantes de más de 60 países, |
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llevar adelante la iniciativa relativa a un Código de Conducta internacional para las actividades en el espacio ultraterrestre. El enviado especial mantuvo numerosas reuniones bilaterales de toma de contacto con interlocutores clave como Indonesia, China y Rusia. Los días 27-28 de mayo de 2014 en Luxemburgo presidió consultas abiertas sobre el proyecto de Código, en las que se reunieron unos 140 representantes de más de 60 países,

| — | promover la universalización y la entrada en vigor del Tratado de Prohibición Completa de los Ensayos Nucleares (TPCE), y mejorar la visibilidad de las actividades de sensibilización de la UE en este ámbito, participando en la Conferencia regional asiática de la OTPCE en Yakarta (del 19 al 21 de mayo de 2014) y presentando la posición de la UE sobre una serie de cuestiones de política de seguridad y no proliferación en el Foro de Cooperación en materia de Seguridad de la OSCE, |
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promover la universalización y la entrada en vigor del Tratado de Prohibición Completa de los Ensayos Nucleares (TPCE), y mejorar la visibilidad de las actividades de sensibilización de la UE en este ámbito, participando en la Conferencia regional asiática de la OTPCE en Yakarta (del 19 al 21 de mayo de 2014) y presentando la posición de la UE sobre una serie de cuestiones de política de seguridad y no proliferación en el Foro de Cooperación en materia de Seguridad de la OSCE,

| — | intensificar/iniciar diálogos sobre no proliferación con socios importantes fuera de la UE y continuar la integración horizontal de los aspectos de no proliferación en las relaciones bilaterales de la UE con todos los países pertinentes, en particular mediante reuniones de diálogo político y contactos más informales. |
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intensificar/iniciar diálogos sobre no proliferación con socios importantes fuera de la UE y continuar la integración horizontal de los aspectos de no proliferación en las relaciones bilaterales de la UE con todos los países pertinentes, en particular mediante reuniones de diálogo político y contactos más informales.

1.   CUESTIONES NUCLEARES

El Grupo No Proliferación del Consejo de la UE (CONOP), en estrecha cooperación con las pertinentes Delegaciones de la UE, contribuyó de manera activa a la preparación de las posiciones de la UE con vistas a la reunión de 2014 del Comité Preparatorio del TNP celebrada en Nueva York del 28 de abril al 9 de mayo de 2014 y de la Junta de Gobernadores del OIEA de marzo y junio de 2014. Facilitó orientación estratégica y preparó las contribuciones de la UE a otras reuniones internacionales, como la del Grupo Consultivo del GSN, la Comisión Preparatoria de la OTPCE, el Régimen de Control de la Tecnología de Misiles (RCTM), el Grupo Australia y otras reuniones relevantes en el ámbito de su mandato.

1.1.   Seguimiento de la Conferencia de examen de 2010 del Tratado sobre la No Proliferación de las Armas Nucleares

En la reunión del CONOP de 23 de abril de 2014 se mantuvieron debates con el Presidente del Tercer Comité Preparatorio del TNP. Con vistas a la Conferencia de Revisión de 2015, los tres subgrupos de trabajo informales de «Amigos de la Presidencia» para preparar las contribuciones de la UE al ciclo de revisión de 2015 del TNP, presididas por Estados miembros de la UE con participación del SEAE, han proseguido su actividad. El enviado especial en materia de no proliferación y desarme formuló una declaración general de la UE y tres declaraciones sectoriales específicas en la tercera reunión del Comité Preparatorio y se presentaron dos documentos de trabajo de la UE (esfuerzos de la UE por reforzar la seguridad nuclear en terceros países y esfuerzos de la UE por reforzar la seguridad nuclear). Al margen del Comité Preparatorio se celebró un acto paralelo, con un nutrido número de asistentes, sobre los esfuerzos de la UE por reforzar la seguridad nuclear.

En relación con la zona libre de armas nucleares y otras armas de destrucción masiva en Oriente Medio, la UE siguió dando su pleno apoyo a los actuales preparativos para lograr una Conferencia fructífera, y en particular a los denodados esfuerzos del facilitador, el Embajador Laajava de Finlandia, y de su equipo, por sentar las bases para ello. En Bruselas se organizó un taller de capacitación dirigido a diplomáticos de nivel intermedio y bajo procedentes de los países de la región, los días 18 y 19 de junio de 2014. Como en otras ocasiones, el consorcio sobre no proliferación de la UE jugó un papel decisivo para configurar esta actividad. En reuniones oficiales con la Liga de los Estados Árabes y con varios países árabes, la UE instó a todas las partes de la región a implicarse de manera urgente y anticipatoria con el facilitador y los convocantes con el objetivo de permitir que la Conferencia se convoque lo antes posible. El SEAE, a todos los niveles, mantuvo contactos estrechos con el facilitador y su equipo.

1.2.   Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica (OIEA)

La UE siguió reforzando su apoyo al Organismo Internacional de Energía Atómica (OIEA) con sede en Viena. La UE sigue siendo un donante clave del Fondo de Seguridad Nuclear, habiendo comprometido desde 2004 casi 40 millones EUR (incluido el último compromiso de proporcionar al Organismo 8,05 millones EUR a raíz de la Decisión 2013/517/PESC de 21 de octubre de 2013). Por otra parte, respecto a la seguridad nuclear, la UE contribuyó con su asesoramiento técnico a talleres y actividades de formación organizados por el OIEA y por los terceros países destinatarios para reforzar sus capacidades para luchar contra el tráfico ilícito de materiales nucleares y otros materiales radiactivos. La UE y el OIEA han seguido coordinando su apoyo a terceros países en este ámbito. La segunda reunión de altos funcionarios de la UE y del OIEA (SOM), con la participación del SEAE, la Comisión Europea/Euratom y representantes de alto nivel del OIEA, se celebró en Viena los días 20 y 21 de febrero de 2014, tras el éxito de la visita a Bruselas (3 y 4 de febrero) del Director General del OIEA Yukiya Amano, que procedió a la apertura de la reunión. Se adoptó una declaración conjunta para la prensa. El objetivo de las reuniones del SOM consiste en reforzar la cooperación en todos los ámbitos de actividad del OIEA, aumentar la proyección de las contribuciones de la UE y coordinar aún más la acción de la UE, con el fin de garantizar la complementariedad y evitar el solapamiento de actividades emprendidas por los centros con competencias especiales sobre material químico, biológico, radiológico y nuclear (QBRN) de la UE y el OIEA en el ámbito de la seguridad nuclear (para ello, la UE/Centro Común de Investigación y el OIEA firmaron también modalidades prácticas destinadas a orientar su cooperación). Al margen de la reunión del SOM se celebró la primera reunión del Comité de altos funcionarios de enlace para dar seguimiento a la aplicación del Memorando de Acuerdo sobre Seguridad Nuclear de Euratom-OIEA firmado en septiembre de 2013. La tercera reunión SOM UE-OIEA se celebrará a principios de 2015, en las instalaciones de la Comisión Europea en Luxemburgo.

La UE, por medio de las Conclusiones del Consejo, ha comprometido desde 2008 una contribución de hasta 25 millones EUR al banco de uranio ligeramente enriquecido (ULE) del OIEA. La UE transfirió 20 millones EUR del Instrumento en pro de la estabilidad y la paz para apoyar dicho banco. Sobre la base de una Decisión del Consejo se asignará otra contribución de hasta 5 millones EUR a cargo del presupuesto de la PESC. Debido al avance inesperadamente lento de la conclusión de diversos acuerdos, entre ellos el acuerdo de sede entre el OIEA y Kazajstán, la aprobación del Consejo se encuentra pendiente.

En el ámbito de las salvaguardias nucleares, la Dirección de Salvaguardias Nucleares de la Comisión Europea sigue aplicando salvaguardias a todo el material nuclear civil de los 28 Estados miembros de la UE, con un presupuesto anual de 20 millones EUR. Las actividades de verificación de salvaguardias se coordinan en estrecha cooperación con el OIEA.

El OIEA y la Comisión intensifican constantemente su cooperación en este ámbito con el fin de optimizar el uso de los recursos humanos y financieros, manteniendo al tiempo la máxima eficacia posible de las salvaguardias. La UE ha seguido facilitando además un importante apoyo técnico al OIEA en el ámbito de las salvaguardias nucleares a través del programa de apoyo a las salvaguardias de la Comisión Europea.

Si por su parte la UE comprometió 10 millones EUR para contribuir a un proyecto internacional destinado a la ampliación y modernización del Laboratorio de Salvaguardias de Seibersdorf en Austria (habiendo transferido ya 9,5 millones EUR), el OIEA ha recurrido a donantes internacionales, incluida la UE, para contribuir igualmente a la modernización del Laboratorio de Aplicaciones Nucleares de Seibersdorf.

La Comisión Europea, en cooperación con el OIEA, ha puesto en marcha un proceso para que los expertos evalúen y contribuyan a la mejora de la base de datos sobre tráfico ilícito del OIEA en lo que se refiere a su respuesta a las necesidades de los usuarios. Se ha elaborado un documento sobre las mejores prácticas relativas a una cultura de la notificación armonizada, que se transmitirá al OIEA. En octubre de 2013 se iniciaron los trabajos de desarrollo del formulario de notificación de incidentes en línea, destinado a modernizar los medios de notificación, y concluirán en 2014.

Los fondos de la UE facilitados al OIEA con arreglo a las acciones comunes I a IV, así como la Decisión V del Consejo, contribuyeron al avance de los esfuerzos del OIEA por reforzar la seguridad nuclear en terceros países, dándose prioridad a los Estados que tienen mayores necesidades en materia de mejora del control del material radioactivo y nuclear, contribuyendo así a la reducción de los riesgos. La actuación se centró en el refuerzo del marco legislativo y regulador de los Estados sobre material nuclear y demás material radiactivo, sobre medidas de seguridad nuclear para el material nuclear y demás material radiactivo en el uso, almacenamiento y transporte, junto con las instalaciones correspondientes, y a la capacidad de los Estados para tratar el material nuclear y radiactivo que queda fuera del control de la reglamentación nacional, permitiendo de ese modo a los países asistidos cumplir con sus obligaciones nacionales e internacionales. La más reciente Decisión del Consejo (OIEA VI, 2013/517/PESC), adoptada el 21 de octubre de 2013, contribuye a seguir mejorando la seguridad nuclear en todo el mundo y a reforzar la seguridad europea mediante el respaldo a las actividades del OIEA acometidas en el marco del Plan de Seguridad Nuclear 2014-2017, fundamentalmente en los ámbitos arriba indicados.

1.3.   Tratado de Prohibición Completa de los Ensayos Nucleares (TPCE)

La UE ha promovido activamente la pronta entrada en vigor del Tratado de Prohibición Completa de los Ensayos Nucleares (TPCE), con arreglo a las Decisiones pertinentes del Consejo (2010/461/PESC, de 26 de julio de 2010, y 2012/699/PESC, de 13 de noviembre de 2012) en apoyo de la Organización del Tratado de Prohibición Completa de los Ensayos Nucleares (OTPCE), y realizando esfuerzos de acercamiento a todos los países que aún no han firmado o ratificado el TPCE, entre otros los Estados restantes que figuran en el Anexo 2 y cuya ratificación es necesaria para que dicho Tratado entre en vigor. La UE seguirá incrementando la toma de conciencia sobre el TPCE en varios contextos, como las reuniones de diálogo político, con el fin de dar un nuevo impulso a la ratificación del Tratado.

En este sentido, el enviado especial en materia de no proliferación y desarme y representantes de la Comisión Europea participaron en la Conferencia regional de la OTPCE celebrada del 19 al 21 de mayo en Yakarta para los países asiáticos. La Conferencia fue organizada conjuntamente por las autoridades indonesias y apoyada financieramente por la UE y Japón. Los representantes de la UE hicieron observaciones subrayando tanto el apoyo político y financiero de la UE a la universalización y aplicación efectiva del TPCE como la experiencia de la UE en el intercambio de datos en materia de emergencia radiológica, haciendo hincapié en las aplicaciones civiles que tiene y los beneficios que aporta el Sistema Internacional de Vigilancia de la OTPCE.

El ensayo nuclear efectuado por la República Popular Democrática de Corea el 12 de febrero de 2013 y los riesgos de posibles nuevos ensayos pusieron claramente de manifiesto la verdadera importancia del sistema internacional de vigilancia del la OTPCE, actualmente en desarrollo, que apoya la UE por medio de sus Decisiones del Consejo. Se han movilizado equipos de la OTPCE para facilitar a todos los países signatarios del Tratado información pertinente a través de líneas directas que permita la toma de decisiones. Los trabajos de mantenimiento de las 321 estaciones sísmicas auxiliares que reciben asistencia a través de las Acciones Comunes/Decisiones del Consejo I a V, y la implantación del Centro Internacional de Datos de la OTPCE (que recoge, analiza y comparte datos procedentes de la red de estaciones) contribuirán a la necesaria sostenibilidad del sistema. Además, es de suma importancia apoyar a la Secretaría Técnica Provisional de la OTPCE en la realización de nuevos ejercicios, como el segundo ejercicio integrado de campo, que se organizará en noviembre/diciembre de 2014 en Jordania para probar y mejorar las capacidades operativas del régimen de inspección in situ.

Se han iniciado tareas exploratorias, que deberán continuar, con el fin de prestar más apoyo a las actividades de la Comisión Preparatoria de la OTPCE con financiación de la UE.

1.4.   Cuestiones regionales (Irán y República Popular Democrática de Corea)

La UE ha continuado plenamente comprometida con la labor en curso destinada a lograr una solución diplomática a la cuestión nuclear iraní mediante negociaciones basadas en el TNP y la completa aplicación de todas las resoluciones de la Junta de Gobernadores del OIEA y del CSNU. El 20 de enero de 2014 entró en vigor mediante una decisión del Consejo de Asuntos Exteriores el acuerdo interino conocido como Plan de Acción Conjunto convenido en Ginebra en noviembre de 2013 entre E3/EU+3. Tras el inicio de la aplicación del Plan de Acción Conjunto, la Alta Representante de la UE, junto con los directores políticos del E3+3 (China, Francia, Alemania, Rusia, el Reino Unido y los Estados Unidos), entablaron negociaciones con Irán destinadas a alcanzar una solución general a largo plazo para la cuestión nuclear iraní, según lo previsto en el Plan de Acción Conjunto. Desde entonces se han celebrado varias rondas de conversaciones a nivel político y de expertos. Junto con el proceso del E3/UE+3, la OIEA e Irán prosiguieron su cooperación en el Marco de Cooperación con objeto de resolver todas las cuestiones pendientes presentes y pasadas, incluso aquellas relacionadas con una posible dimensión militar. En febrero y en mayo la OIEA e Irán convinieron en una serie de medidas prácticas que Irán deberá aplicar, junto con otras cuestiones pendientes que aún no se han abordado.

La UE sigue preocupada por los programas y actividades sobre misiles balísticos de Irán, y los riesgos inherentes para el desarrollo de una carga útil nuclear para un misil, y está determinada a que se resuelvan totalmente todas las cuestiones planteadas en las Resoluciones 1737, 1747, 1803, 1835 y 1929 del CSNU. El Plan de Acción Conjunto de noviembre de 2013 establece que la solución a largo plazo para la crisis nuclear iraní tendrá que abordar las Resoluciones del CSNU que, entre otras cosas, cubren los misiles balísticos que pueden arrojar armas nucleares.

Por lo que respecta a la República Popular Democrática de Corea, la UE ha seguido instando a este país a que cumpla las obligaciones que le imponen las correspondientes RCSNU, tales como el abandono de todos sus existentes programas nucleares y de misiles balísticos de forma completa, verificable e irreversible. La UE ha seguido pidiendo a la República Popular Democrática de Corea que vuelva a cumplir plenamente las obligaciones del TNP y de las salvaguardias del OIEA, y que facilite al OIEA el acceso solicitado a individuos, documentación, equipo e instalaciones. La UE ha seguido respaldando constantemente la reanudación del proceso de las conversaciones sextipartitas y ha exhortado a la República Popular Democrática de Corea a que reanude unas negociaciones internacionales auténticas y creíbles. Además de cumplir las RCSNU, la UE ha introducido medidas adicionales restrictivas autónomas, entre ellas el refuerzo de los controles de los productos de doble uso y de la proliferación de armas convencionales. La UE ha renovado su llamamiento a la República Popular Democrática de Corea para que ratifique el TPCE y se abstenga de cualquier otro acto de provocación.

La UE sigue extremadamente preocupada por la tecnología altamente desarrollada de la República Popular Democrática de Corea en el ámbito de los misiles balísticos, concretamente por sus proyectos de misiles de largo alcance. La República Popular Democrática de Corea sigue infringiendo las Resoluciones 1695, 1718, 1874, 2087 y 2094 del CSNU y ha dado pruebas de esta violación recientemente, el 26 de marzo de 2014, al realizar una nueva ronda de pruebas de misiles balísticos. Estos actos constituyen graves amenazas para la paz y la estabilidad de la región y han sido condenados en los términos más firmes por el portavoz de la AR.

2.   CONFERENCIA DE DESARME (CD)/TRATADO PARA PROHIBIR LA PRODUCCIÓN DE MATERIAL FISIONABLE PARA ARMAS NUCLEARES U OTROS ARTEFACTOS EXPLOSIVOS NUCLEARES

La Resolución de la Primera Comisión de la AGNU 68 sobre el Informe de la Conferencia de Desarme (CD), presentada por Irlanda, exhortó a la CD a superar el punto muerto actual mediante la aprobación y ejecución de un programa de trabajo equilibrado y exhaustivo. Acogió con beneplácito la decisión CD/1956/Rev.1 de establecer un grupo de trabajo informal con el mandato de elaborar un programa de trabajo. La UE manifestó su esperanza en varias ocasiones de que el grupo de trabajo informal llegue a resultados concretos y tangibles. Además, la UE dejó patente que, de conformidad con el prolongado compromiso de sus Estados miembros por la ampliación de la CD, respaldaba con firmeza el nombramiento de un coordinador especial sobre la ampliación de los miembros de la CD. En consonancia con el compromiso de la UE con la sociedad civil, la UE también defiende una mayor interacción entre la sociedad civil y la CD, reforzando de este modo la contribución de las ONG y los centros de investigación a la labor de la Conferencia.

Para la UE sigue siendo una prioridad el inicio inmediato y la pronta conclusión de la negociación en la CD de un tratado para prohibir la producción de material fisionable para armas nucleares u otros artefactos explosivos nucleares a partir del documento CD/1299 y del mandato que contiene. Dicho Tratado sería un elemento esencial de cualquier marco para el logro y el mantenimiento de un mundo sin armas nucleares, de conformidad con los objetivos del TNP. La UE espera con interés el resultado de las reuniones del grupo de expertos gubernamentales establecido por la Resolución 67/53 de la Asamblea General.

3.   ARMAS QUÍMICAS

Siria siguió ocupando un lugar prominente en el programa de trabajo de la OPAQ. Aunque el caso de Siria ha dado a la OPAQ la ocasión sin precedentes de someter a prueba su cooperación con la ONU, de recibir el reconocimiento internacional (el Premio Nobel de la Paz) y aún más apoyo internacional, también ha absorbido recursos humanos y financieros y ha creado problemas de seguridad. La UE ha contribuido con un total de más de 16 millones a la OPAQ para la destrucción de las armas químicas sirias. Y lo ha hecho utilizando de manera sinérgica los instrumentos financieros de los que dispone (la PESC y el Instrumento en pro de la estabilidad y la paz) y contribuyendo tanto en especies (vehículos blindados e imágenes por satélite) como financieramente (12 millones EUR al fondo fiduciario de la OPAQ).

Tras la tercera Conferencia de examen de la Convención sobre las Armas Químicas (CAQ), la UE siguió centrándose en sus prioridades, en particular (i) completar la destrucción de los arsenales existentes; (ii) promover la universalidad de la CAQ (el 14 de octubre de 2013, Siria pasó a ser el 190o Estado Parte de la Convención); (iii) orientarse hacia los esfuerzos de no proliferación; (iv) fomentar el desarrollo de la capacidad por lo que se refiere a la protección y a la seguridad de la industria química en los países en desarrollo, de acuerdo con el artículo XI, y responder a la utilización de las armas químicas, con arreglo al artículo X.

A pesar de que quedan por completar algunos de los principales objetivos iniciales de la CAQ, la UE y sus Estados miembros han emprendido una reflexión sobre la fase posterior a la destrucción de las armas químicas, y gradualmente están empezando a estudiar los retos que serán pertinentes en el futuro, y por lo tanto la eficacia de la Convención. Una posible nueva Decisión del Consejo en apoyo de la OPAQ se basaría en esta reflexión.

Por mediación de las Delegaciones, la UE emprendió gestiones en 48 países con objeto de facilitar e impulsar el proceso legislativo mediante un diálogo directo con autoridades relevantes, acelerando así la adopción de la legislación (de conformidad con el artículo VII del Convenio). El informe sobre el resultado de las gestiones se ha compartido con los Estados miembros en los grupos de trabajo competentes (CODUN) y con la OPAQ.

Por lo que respecta al impacto de la ayuda de la UE, todos los países que habían sido seleccionados para recibir ayuda la emplearon para colmar lagunas técnicas vitales, lo que permitió a estos Estados Parte realizar progresos sustanciales en la aplicación nacional de la CAQ. Merece señalarse, concretamente, que las Decisiones del Consejo de la UE siguen siendo el único medio posible de conceder este tipo de ayudas para afrontar las insuficiencias en la aplicación. De los noventa subproyectos de aplicación nacionales realizados por la secretaría técnica de la OPAQ en los últimos años, alrededor de la mitad no se hubieran podido ejecutar sin los fondos aportados por las Acciones Comunes o Decisiones del Consejo.

En lo que se refiere a la prioridad de la UE de fomentar la universalidad, desde que se adoptó la primera Acción Común se han adherido a la Convención un total de diecinueve países, y cuatro de los que se adhirieron en 2005 habían participado en una actividad de toma de contacto financiada por Acciones Comunes o Decisiones del Consejo de la UE; tal fue el caso de todos los países que se adhirieron en los años subsiguientes.

4.   ARMAS BIOLÓGICAS

Tras la Séptima Conferencia de Examen de la CABT (Ginebra, diciembre de 2011), la UE participó constructivamente en el Proceso entre periodos de sesiones, contribuyendo con declaraciones y documentos de trabajo específicos en materia de: 1) cooperación y asistencia internacionales; 2) fortalecimiento de la aplicación nacional; 3) fomento de la capacidad en bioseguridad y bioprotección. La Delegación de la UE pronunció declaraciones de la UE en la reunión de expertos (Ginebra, 12 a 16 de agosto de 2013) y en la reunión de los Estados Partes (Ginebra, 9 a 13 de diciembre de 2013). En esta última se presentó una versión revisada y actualizada del documento de trabajo de la UE sobre el artículo X — Cooperación y Asistencia.

En el primer semestre de 2014, los resultados de la acción de la UE incluyeron el fomento de una mayor concienciación sobre la CABT en Asia y América Latina, entre otros medios con un mejor entendimiento de la CABT entre las autoridades nacionales pertinentes o reforzando la conexión en red subregional, y el fomento de la aplicación voluntaria de la CABT antes de la ratificación.

En el marco de la aplicación de la Decisión 2012/PESC del Consejo, de 23 de julio de 2012, seminarios nacionales con arreglo a programas de asistencia promovieron y mejoraron la comprensión de la CABT entre las autoridades nacionales pertinentes y la sociedad civil, reforzaron la creación de redes regionales con el fin de promover la aplicación de la CABT, y determinaron las necesidades de mejora de la aplicación de la CABT. Los seminarios fueron organizados por la UNODA en Colombia (6 y 7 de marzo y 12 y 13 de junio de 2014), Mongolia (29 de abril de 2014) y Nepal (20 y 21 de febrero y 9 y 10 de junio de 2014).

Además, un representante de Ecuador recibió formación sobre medidas de protección y gestión de riesgos biológicos en España (del 31 de marzo al 4 de abril de 2014) y se facilitaron conocimientos legislativos a Nepal para mejorar las medidas legislativas y administrativas (del 11 al 13 de junio de 2013).

La UE también participa en el apoyo a mejoras en materia de bioseguridad y bioprotección. En tal sentido, la Decisión 2013/668/PESC del Consejo, adoptada el 18 de noviembre de 2013, prevé un apoyo de más de 1,7 millones EUR, a través de los conocimientos especializados de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, a proyectos encaminados a fomentar, en algunos Estados Partes escogidos, la sensibilización respecto del riesgo biológico, la gestión de riesgos biológicos en laboratorio y el desarrollo de estrategias nacionales para los laboratorios.

5.   MISILES BALÍSTICOS

La UE considera que el Código Internacional de Conducta de La Haya contra la Proliferación de los Misiles Balísticos (ICOC) es un instrumento multilateral excepcional destinado a contrarrestar la proliferación de sistemas de misiles balísticos y las correspondientes tecnologías mediante medidas de transparencia y de fomento de la confianza, y lo ha apoyado con firmeza desde sus comienzos. Todos los Estados miembros de la UE han suscrito el Código. La UE ha seguido impulsando y apoyando los tres aspectos del Código: universalidad, aplicación, refuerzo y mejora de su funcionamiento.

Basándose en la Decisión 2012/423/PESC del Consejo en apoyo del ICOC y de la no proliferación de misiles en general, el 28 de mayo de 2013, en paralelo a la reunión anual ordinaria del ICOC, la UE organizó en Viena un acto de difusión en apoyo del ICOC. Tras el primer seminario regional que se celebró en Singapur en noviembre de 2013, el segundo fue organizado en abril de 2014 en Abu Dabi y el último tendrá lugar en Lima (Perú) en julio de 2014.

Se veló por la notoriedad de la UE, también mediante la participación del Jefe de la Delegación de la UE y claras referencias a la financiación de la UE, recogidas por casi todos los oradores. Se aportó un método innovador mediante transmisión del evento en tiempo real y de los debates a través de internet. El SEAE preparó y presidió la reunión de coordinación de la UE con ocasión de la reunión anual ordinaria del ICOC celebrada en Viena los días 29 y 30 de mayo de 2014 y el 29 de mayo la UE formuló una declaración.

La reunión de 2014 de los puntos de contacto reforzados del RCTM se celebró en París los días 14 y 15 de mayo y la UE formuló también una declaración.

El SEAE participó en las actividades de divulgación presididas por el Presidente del RCTM en Singapur y Malasia en abril de 2014 en las que la UE formuló una declaración.

6.   MITIGACIÓN DEL RIESGO QBRN

La UE ha seguido impulsando la aplicación del Plan de Acción QBRN (contra armas químicas, biológicas, radiológicas y nucleares) de la UE adoptado en 2009 y hasta el momento unos 30 proyectos han recibido apoyo del Programa específico ISEC «Prevención y lucha contra la delincuencia».

Además, una serie de proyectos de investigación relacionados con QBRN financiados por el Programa «Sociedad Segura» del Séptimo Programa Marco está prestando apoyo científico y técnico al Plan de Acción QBRN a través de investigaciones que abarcan la totalidad del ciclo de gestión de crisis (de la prevención a la recuperación). También están en marcha actividades para determinar las necesidades de normalización en este ámbito, que podrían dar lugar a estándares denominados «normas europeas». El próximo programa Horizonte 2020 (2014-2020) reforzará los actuales esfuerzos de investigación en materia de QBRN a través de temas centrados en él, cuyo programa de trabajo se adoptó el 10 de diciembre de 2013.

En un informe de situación de 2012 sobre la ejecución del Plan de Acción se pusieron de relieve los principales logros, especialmente por lo que se refiere a la intensificación del intercambio de información y buenas prácticas, la organización de ejercicios de entrenamiento conjuntos, y el acuerdo sobre tres listas UE de sustancias de alto riesgo en los sectores químico, biológico y radiológico, respectivamente.

Con miras a presentar un panorama de actuación para los próximos años, la Comisión pretende presentar en el primer semestre de 2014 una Comunicación sobre una nueva agenda general de la UE en materia de QBRN-E (explosivos), que se centrará en un número limitado de aspectos prioritarios con un claro valor añadido para la UE.

A fin de ejecutar el Plan de Acción vigente a más tardar en 2015 y definir la nueva agenda QBRN-E, la Comisión trabaja en estrecho contacto con las autoridades de los Estados miembros y otras partes interesadas pertinentes, en el grupo consultivo sobre QBRN-E y sus subgrupos, que se reúnen con regularidad.

En mayo de 2014, la Comisión Europea adoptó una Comunicación sobre un nuevo enfoque de la UE en materia de detección y reducción de los riesgos QBRN-E (documento COM(2014) 247 final). En su Comunicación, la Comisión propone facilitar la cooperación práctica a escala de la UE para la detección y la reducción de los riesgos QBRN-E, entre otros medios trabajando con la industria, los operadores de instalaciones en las que se manipulen materiales QBRN-E (fabricantes de equipamientos y proveedores de servicios de seguridad) y otros interesados. El documento recoge un conjunto de 30 medidas que deberán aplicar en un futuro próximo distintos servicios de la Comisión en cooperación con los Estados miembros. Se desarrollarán instrumentos concretos, desde material orientativo, para la formación y la concienciación, hasta actividades de prueba.

La iniciativa de Centros de excelencia QBRN de la UE, financiada a través del Instrumento en pro de la estabilidad y la paz, fue lanzada por la UE en mayo de 2010. Se están creando Centros de excelencia QBRN como respuesta al reconocimiento de la insuficiente capacidad institucional de varios países para mitigar el riesgo QBRN: actividades delictivas (proliferación o terrorismo QBRN), desastres naturales (zoonosis y epidemias) o accidentales (accidentes industriales). Su objetivo es desarrollar una política multirriesgos QBRN a escala nacional y regional para adelantarse a dichos riesgos y hacerles frente. En pocas palabras, se trata de medidas estructurales para reducir la vulnerabilidad de los países frente a posibles situaciones QBRN dentro del interés recíproco de las regiones y de la seguridad de la UE.

La manera de alcanzar dicho objetivo es apoyar la creación de redes regionales de especialistas en asuntos jurídicos, reglamentarios, técnicos, de control y de aplicación respecto a la mitigación del riesgo QBRN.

Se están estableciendo siete centros regionales en: 1. el Norte de África (Argel), 2. Vertiente atlántica (Rabat), 3. Oriente Próximo (Amán), 4. Europa Sudoriental — Cáucaso Meridional — la República de Moldavia — Ucrania (Tiflis), 5. Asia Sudoriental (Manila), 6. África subsahariana (Nairobi) y 7. Países del Golfo (Abu Dabi), y han iniciado su trabajo. El próximo paso será la apertura de la secretarías regional en Asia Central (Taskent — por confirmar). Además de los treinta y tres proyectos que suman unos 26 millones EUR ya contratados, se están contratando nuevos proyectos con distintos consorcios, también de los Estados miembros, que suman unos 10 millones EUR.

7.   GRUPOS DE REFLEXIÓN

Basándose en la Decisión 2010/430/PESC del Consejo, de 26 de julio de 2010, los trabajos de la UE en virtud de Estrategia de la UE contra la proliferación de armas de destrucción masiva (Estrategia ADM) han sido activamente respaldados por el Consorcio de No Proliferación de la UE, que inició sus actividades en enero de 2011. Una nueva Decisión adoptada el 10 de marzo ampliaba tres años más las actividades del Consorcio, tanto basándose en los resultados y las experiencias adquiridas en el periodo 2011-2013 como añadiendo proyectos nuevos e innovadores. Concretamente, hasta siete seminarios específicos (para 45 personas escogidas que se determinarán caso por caso, y se celebrarán en la UE o, hasta tres de ellos, fuera de la UE); un servicio de ayuda al usuario para producir, en el plazo de dos semanas, hasta veinte documentos de orientación de entre 5 y 10 páginas a petición del SEAE; el desarrollo de un instrumento educativo sobre no proliferación y desarme (se suele disponer del curriculum europeo en línea para uso universitario 24 meses después del inicio del contrato).

Tras el éxito de las actividades organizadas durante el periodo 2011-2013, los días 4 y 5 de septiembre de este año se celebrará otra conferencia internacional anual sobre no proliferación y desarme. En Bruselas se han organizado dos seminarios específicos, sobre la CABT y su cumplimiento (24 de abril) y sobre la zona libre de armas nucleares y otras armas de destrucción masiva en Oriente Medio (18 y 19 de junio).

En lo que se refiere a sus repercusiones, las actividades del Consorcio incrementaron la notoriedad 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 constituye una plataforma de contactos informales entre profesionales del sector y contribuye a promover el diálogo entre distintas partes interesadas. La red del Consorcio cuenta con más de 60 grupos de reflexión en toda Europa. La actividad ha contribuido a sensibilizar acerca de los retos planteados por las armas nucleares, químicas y biológicas.

8.   RESOLUCIÓN 1540 DEL CONSEJO DE SEGURIDAD DE LAS NACIONES UNIDAS Y CONTROLES DE EXPORTACIÓN

a)   RCSNU 1540

La Decisión del Consejo en apoyo de la RCSNU 1540 adoptada por el Consejo el 22 de julio de 2013 está siendo aplicada por la Oficina de Asuntos de Desarme, que organiza en todo el mundo talleres regionales y visitas de asistencia a los países. La ejecución de esta Decisión del Consejo ayuda a potenciar los correspondientes esfuerzos nacionales y regionales, contribuye a la realización práctica de las recomendaciones contenidas en la revisión global realizada en 2009 del estado de la aplicación de la RCSNU 1540, e inicia y desarrolla planes de acción nacionales a petición de los Estados miembros.

La Oficina de Asuntos de Desarme firmó un acuerdo con la OSCE que implicaría sinergias en apoyo de la RCSNU 1540. También, con los Centros de Excelencia de la UE conviene mejorar las sinergias y la coordinación, para evitar asimismo la posible duplicación de actividades. Ya se han organizado cuatro eventos con cargo a los fondos de la UE, y un quinto se celebró en Croacia los días 26 y 27 de junio de 2014.

b)   Control de las exportaciones

La Comisión Europea completó la tercera fase de la revisión del régimen de control de exportaciones de la UE con la adopción, el 24 de abril de 2014, de una Comunicación de la Comisión cuyo objetivo es planificar la dirección de los controles de exportaciones de la UE. La Comunicación determina opciones de actuación concretas para la modernización y la adaptación de los controles de las exportaciones a unas circunstancias tecnológicas, económicas y políticas en rápida evolución. Antes de adoptar iniciativas de actuación concretas, la Comisión invita al Consejo y al Parlamento Europeo a que examinen el planteamiento que se expone en dicha Comunicación. Al mismo tiempo, la Comisión llevará a cabo una «evaluación de impacto» sobre las opciones de revisión establecidas en la Comunicación para determinar las actuaciones normativas y no normativas más adecuadas para llevarlas a efecto.

En lo que se refiere a la parte normativa, se han concluido con éxito los debates sobre la propuesta de modificación del Reglamento 428/2009 de la UE sobre bienes de doble uso, que delega en la Comisión la competencia de actualizar la lista de control de la UE para acelerar dichas actualizaciones, y el Reglamento que lo modifica (n.o 599/2014) se publicó en el Diario Oficial de la UE el 12 de junio de 2014 (L173/79). Como resultado de ello, la Comisión iniciará los preparativos para actualizar la lista de control en el segundo semestre de 2014.

La aplicación del control de las exportaciones se apuntaló con tres reuniones del Grupo de coordinación sobre productos de doble uso en el primer semestre de 2014, centradas concretamente en la introducción de nuevas funcionalidades en el «sistema electrónico para productos de doble uso».

La UE se coordinó para promover sus posiciones, acordadas en las reuniones correspondientes sobre regímenes de control de las exportaciones celebradas durante el primer semestre de 2014 (Grupo de Suministradores Nucleares: grupo consultivo en abril de 2014 en Viena, así como antes y durante la semana del pleno del GSN de 2014, celebrado en Buenos Aires del 23 al 27 de junio; Régimen de Control de Tecnología de Misiles: reunión de los puntos de contacto reforzados en 2014 en París; Grupo Australia: reunión plenaria en junio de 2014 en París).

Continuó el programa de la UE de toma de contacto en el ámbito del control de las exportaciones destinado a reforzar la capacidad administrativa y técnica de terceros países (23) en el tratamiento de los productos de doble uso. El programa de toma de contacto ha demostrado la buena cooperación existente con las autoridades chinas de control de exportaciones que se tradujo en la publicación conjunta de un manual sobre control de las exportaciones. Se prestó especial atención además a la determinación de actividades de control de exportaciones con Jordania y Kazajistán. Los fondos para el programa se suministraron en el marco del Instrumento en pro de la estabilidad y la paz.

9.   ESPACIO

Desde 2007, la UE ha alentado el desarrollo del Código Internacional de Conducta para las actividades en el espacio ultraterrestre. Esta serie de orientaciones y medidas de creación de confianza, adoptadas a nivel internacional y de carácter voluntario, reforzaría la seguridad, la protección y la previsibilidad de todas las actividades espaciales. Entre otras cosas, esas orientaciones limitarían o reducirían al mínimo las interferencias nocivas, las colisiones o accidentes en el espacio ultraterrestre, así como la creación de residuos. El Código sentaría las normas básicas que deberían observar las naciones con actividades espaciales, tanto de carácter civil como militar.

Tras las consultas abiertas sobre el proyecto de texto que se celebraron en Kiev los días 16 y 17 de mayo de 2013, que reunieron a unos 140 participantes de 61 países, se revisó el texto. Los días 22 y 23 de noviembre de 2013 se celebró en Bangkok una segunda ronda de consultas sobre el texto revisado, en la que se reunieron 66 países y organizaciones y 133 participantes. Con miras a conseguir un proceso más transparente e integrador, el enviado especial celebró consultas con un número importante de países, que incluyeron visitas a Beijing y Moscú justo antes de las consultas de Bangkok. La tercera y última ronda de consultas se celebró en Luxemburgo los días 27 y 28 de mayo de 2014, con la participación de 61 países. En dicha ocasión, la UE presentó a la comunidad internacional un nuevo proyecto consolidado sobre la base de una serie de consultas bilaterales y multilaterales. La reunión resultó alentadora, ya que se procedió a discutir en profundidad el texto, así como a un debate prospectivo sobre los próximos pasos hacia la adopción del Código.

10.   CLÁUSULAS SOBRE NO PROLIFERACIÓN DE ARMAS DE DESTRUCCIÓN MASIVA

La UE, de acuerdo con su Estrategia de No Proliferación de ADM, continuó la labor de incorporación del tema de la no proliferación de ADM a sus relaciones contractuales con terceros países.

Se celebraron nuevas negociaciones de cláusulas sobre no proliferación de ADM en los acuerdos pertinentes entre la UE y terceros países, en particular con Brunei, Japón y Malasia. Las negociaciones contribuyen a la sensibilización respecto de la política de la UE en materia de no proliferación y desarme y constituyen un foro para mejorar la comprensión recíproca de las respectivas posturas, determinar posibles ámbitos de cooperación futura y animar a los países socios a avanzar de manera concreta en relación con el régimen internacional de no proliferación.

11.   OTROS FOROS MULTILATERALES

G8/G7

La UE siguió desempeñando un papel activo en las reuniones de los directores de no proliferación y desarme, primero en San Petersburgo y luego en Nueva York.

Desde su creación en 2002, la Alianza Mundial se ha extendido más allá del G-8 para llegar a ser una plataforma de coordinación y cooperación que cuenta en la actualidad con 20 nuevos socios. En la cumbre de Deauville de mayo de 2011, los dirigentes acordaron seguir reforzando la seguridad biológica, el cumplimiento de la RSCNU 1540 y la seguridad nuclear. Los Estados Unidos en 2012, el Reino Unido en 2013, y Rusia hasta su suspensión del G8 en 2014, dieron un impulso a este programa, en particular reforzando los cinco subgrupos existentes sobre protección biológica, seguridad química, seguridad nuclear, centros de excelencia y divulgación y difusión dependientes del Grupo de trabajo de la Alianza Mundial. Prosiguió la labor de la Alianza Mundial con la exclusión de Rusia. Los centros de excelencia de la UE siguieron ocupando un lugar destacado dentro del Subgrupo de trabajo de centros de excelencia de la Alianza Mundial, en particular como instrumento para facilitar el intercambio regional de información y, en su caso, evitar las duplicidades entre donantes.

Centro Internacional para la Ciencia y la Tecnología

La UE contribuyó activamente a las negociaciones para la adopción de un acuerdo actualizado del Centro Internacional para la Ciencia y la Tecnología (CICT). El CICT tiene como objetivo hacer participar a científicos e ingenieros con conocimientos en el ámbito del doble uso en actividades pacíficas de investigación o en programas comerciales con la Unión Europea y otros socios. Se pretende seguir utilizando los conocimientos en el ámbito del doble uso mediante la reorientación y redistribución de los científicos de que se trate. Durante las negociaciones, la UE hizo hincapié en la necesidad de un acuerdo que permita al CICT llevar a cabo proyectos que podrían contribuir a abordar de manera efectiva los desafíos en ámbitos de interés, incluida la proliferación en Oriente Próximo. La nueva oficina principal del CICT se inauguró oficialmente en Astana, en junio de 2014.

12.   REUNIONES DE DIÁLOGO POLÍTICO

El Enviado especial mantuvo reuniones de diálogo político sobre no proliferación y desarme con Rusia, los Estados Unidos, Japón y Argentina. Inició diálogos sobre no proliferación y desarme con India (el 16 de mayo en Nueva Delhi) y Pakistán (el 16 de junio en Islamabad). También celebró una serie de consultas bilaterales con varios interlocutores, incluso al margen de importantes reuniones como la del Grupo de Directores de No Proliferación del G-8 en San Petersburgo (con Japón), o la del Comité Preparatorio del TNP en Nueva York (con EE.UU., Japón, China, Egipto, Noruega, Suiza, la Liga de Estados Árabes, la UNODA) así como con Indonesia (en mayo de 2014 en Yakarta).

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ANEXO I

OVERVIEW OF EU COUNCIL JOINT ACTIONS AND COUNCIL DECISIONS IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE EU STRATEGY AGAINST PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (WMD)

| Title | Objective and implementing entity | Budget and duration |
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| 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 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction | The Council Decision aims at continuing the fruitful cooperation we had with the Consortium of think-tanks since its establishment in July 2010. It builds on the achievements and experiences gained in the period 2011-2013. Through distinct yet interrelated projects we aim at giving continuity to the Consortium's activities while adding new important tasks that were identified as potentially beneficial for the EEAS and the EU:






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

Title

Objective and implementing entity

Budget and duration

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 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

The Council Decision aims at continuing the fruitful cooperation we had with the Consortium of think-tanks since its establishment in July 2010. It builds on the achievements and experiences gained in the period 2011-2013. Through distinct yet interrelated projects we aim at giving continuity to the Consortium's activities while adding new important tasks that were identified as potentially beneficial for the EEAS and the EU:

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

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

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

| — | internet platform and production of policy papers |
| --- | --- |

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internet platform and production of policy papers

| — | ad hoc seminars (up to 7, 45 targeted individuals to be determined on a case-by-case, to be held within the EU or, up to three outside of the EU) |
| --- | --- |

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ad hoc seminars (up to 7, 45 targeted individuals to be determined on a case-by-case, to be held within the EU or, up to three outside of the EU)

| — | Help-desk Facility for production within two weeks-time of up to twenty 5-10 pages policy papers on demand by EEAS |
| --- | --- |

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

| — | Education on non-proliferation and disarmament (European online curriculum for University use to be available 24 months after the starting of the contract). |
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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 6 00  000

Official Journal: L 71 — 12.3.2014

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months

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 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

The overall objective is to support the OPCW activities by contributing to costs associated with the inspection and verification of the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons, as well as 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 supported through this Council Decision is the provision of situation-awareness products related to the security of the OPCW-UN Joint Mission, including the status of the road network through the delivery to OPCW of satellite imagery and related information products of the EU Satellite Centre (EU SATCEN).

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

Budget: EUR 2 3 11  842

Official Journal: L 329 — 10.12.2013

Estimated duration of the action: 12 months

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 is to support the implementation of the BTWC, in particular those aspects that relate to ensuring the safety and security of microbial or other biological agents or toxins in laboratories and other facilities, including during transportation, as appropriate, in order to prevent unauthorised access to such agents and toxins and their unauthorised removal and to promoting bio-risk reduction practices and awareness, including biosafety, biosecurity, bioethics and preparedness against intentional misuse of biological agents and toxins, through international cooperation in this area:

| (a) | promotion of laboratory bio-risk management through national and regional outreach, |
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(a)

promotion of laboratory bio-risk management through national and regional outreach,

| (b) | development of national laboratory bio-risk management strategies to counter biological risks (a demonstration model for countries). |
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(b)

development of national laboratory bio-risk management strategies to counter biological risks (a demonstration model for countries).

Implementing entity: The World Health Organisation.

Budget: EUR 1 7 27  000

Official Journal: L 310 — 20.11.2013

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months

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 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction — IAEA VI

The overall aim is to support the IAEA’s activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification in order to further the following objectives:

| (a) | to achieve progress towards the universalisation of international non-proliferation and nuclear security instruments, including IAEA Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements and Additional Protocols; |
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(a)

to achieve progress towards the universalisation of international non-proliferation and nuclear security instruments, including IAEA Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements and Additional Protocols;

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

(b)

to enhance the protection of proliferation-sensitive materials and equipment and the relevant technology, providing legislative and regulatory assistance in the area of nuclear security and safeguards;

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

(c)

to 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 0 50  000

Official Journal: L 281 — 23.10.2013

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months

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 aims shall consist of:

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

enhancing the 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; |
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(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. |
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(c)

initiating, developing and implementing National Action Plans upon States’ request.

Implementing entity: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs.

Budget: EUR 7 50  000

Official Journal: L 198 — 23.7.2013

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

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 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction — CTBTO V.

The Union will support four projects, the objectives of which are the following:

| (a) | to 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; |
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(a)

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

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

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

(c)

to enhance the Atmospheric Transport Model (ATM);

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

to characterize and mitigate Radio Xenon noble gases;

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

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

| (f) | to improve the sustainment of certified IMS Auxiliary Seismic Stations. |
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(f)

to improve the sustainment of certified IMS Auxiliary Seismic Stations.

Implementing entity: The Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO.

Budget: EUR 5 1 85  028

Official Journal: L 314 — 14.11.2012

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Extended to cover 30 months.

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 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and of the Council Common Position 2003/805/CFSP

The objectives are:

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






  — | promoting the universality of the Code, and in particular the subscription to the Code by all States with ballistic missile capabilities; |
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(a)

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

—

promoting the universality of the Code, and in particular the subscription to the Code by all States with ballistic missile capabilities;

| — | supporting the implementation of the Code; |
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—

supporting the implementation of the Code;

| — | reinforce the visibility of the Code, in particular on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of its signature; |
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—

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

| (b) | 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. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

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 entity: Fondation pour le Recherche Stratégique.

Budget: EUR 9 30  000

Official Journal: L 196 — 24.7.2012

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Extended to 16 November 2014.

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 are:

| (a) | to 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; |
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(a)

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

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

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

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

| (d) | to 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; |
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(d)

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

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

(f)

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

Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.

Budget: EUR 3 52  000

Official Journal: L 196 — 24.7.2012

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months.

To be closed at the beginning of 2014.

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.

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 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.

The objectives are:

| (a) | promoting the universality of the BTWC, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

promoting the universality of the BTWC,

| (b) | supporting the implementation of the BTWC, including submission of CBMs by the States Parties, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

supporting the implementation of the BTWC, including submission of CBMs by the States Parties,

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

(c)

supporting 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 for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 1 7 00  000

Official Journal: L 196 — 24.7.2012

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Extended to 31 January 2015.

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 are:

| (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 4 90  000

Official Journal: L 140 — 30.5.2012

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months.

Extended to 31 July 2014.

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 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction — V.

The objectives are:

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

(a)

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

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

(b)

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

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

(c)

to enhance international cooperation in the field of chemical activities,

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

(d)

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

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

(e)

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

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

Budget: EUR 2 1 40  000

Official Journal: L 87 – 24.3.2012

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Extended to 31 December 2014

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 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.

The objectives are:

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

(a)

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

| (b) | to 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)

to 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) | to 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)

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

(d)

to 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 3 47  700

Official Journal: L 341 — 23.12.2012

Implemented.

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 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction — IAEA V.

The objectives are:

| (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 9 66  000

Official Journal: L 302 — 1.10.2010

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Extended to 31 December 2014.

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 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.

The objective of this network of independent non-proliferation think tanks is 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 societies, and more particularly among experts, researchers and academics. It will constitute a useful stepping stone for non-proliferation action by the Union and the international community. The Union wishes to support this network as follows:

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

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

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

(b)

through 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 1 82  000

Official Journal: L 205 — 4.8.2010

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

Extended to 30 June 2014.

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 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction — CTBTO IV.

The objectives are:

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

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

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

(b)

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

| (c) | to 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)

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

(d)

to develop an OSI noble gas capable detection system.

Implementing entity: The Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO.

Budget: EUR 5 2 80  000

Official Journal: L 219 — 20.8.2010

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months.

Extended to 30 June 2014.

Council Decision 2009/569/CFSP of 27 July 2009 — OPCW IV.

The objective is to support the universalization of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and in particular to promote the 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:

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

(a)

to enhance the capacities of States Parties in fulfilling their obligations under the Convention, and

| (b) | to promote universality. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

to promote universality.

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

Budget: EUR 2 1 10  000

Official Journal: L 197 — 29.7.2009

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months.

Implemented.

Council Decision 2008/974/CFSP of 18 December 2008 in support of HCoC.

The EU supports three aspects of the Code as follows:

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

(a)

universality of the Code,

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

(b)

implementation of the Code,

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

(c)

enhancement and improved functioning of the Code.

Implementing entity: Fondation pour le Recherche Stratégique.

Budget: EUR 1 0 15  000

Official Journal: L 345 — 23.12.2008

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2008/588/CFSP of 10 November 2008 in support of BTWC.

The overall objective is:

| (a) | to support the universalization of the BTWC, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

to support the universalization of the BTWC,

| (b) | to enhance the implementation of the BTWC, including the submission of CBM declarations, and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

to enhance the implementation of the BTWC, including the submission of CBM declarations, and

| (c) | to support the best use of the Inter-Sessional Process 2007-2010 for the preparation of the 2011 Review Conference. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

to 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 4 00  000

Official Journal: L 302 — 13.11.2008

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2008/588/CFSP of 15 July 2008 — CTBTO III.

The EU supports the development 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 3 16  000

Official Journal: L 189 — 17.7.2008

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months.

Implemented.

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 will take the form of six workshops aiming at enhancing the capacity of officials responsible for managing the export control process in six sub regions (Africa, Central America, Mercosur, the Middle East and Gulf Regions, Pacific Islands and South-East Asia), so that they can at a practical level undertake implementation efforts of UNSCR 1540. The proposed workshops will be specifically tailored for border, customs and regulatory officials and will comprise 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 for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 4 75  000

Official Journal: L 127 — 15.5.2008

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2008/314/CFSP of 14 April 2008 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification — IAEA IV.

The objectives are:

| (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 7 7 03  000

Official Journal: L 107 — 17.4.2008

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

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 is 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, in order to prevent unauthorised access to and removal of such agents and toxins.

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

(a)

promotion of bio-risk reduction management through regional and national outreach,

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

(b)

strengthening the security and laboratory management practices against biological risks.

Implementing entity: The World Health Organisation.

Budget: EUR 2 1 05  000

Official Journal: L 106 — 16.4.2008

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

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

Objective is to contribute to the implementation of 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 7 80  000

Official Journal: L 304 — 22.11.2007

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months.

Suspension, Force majeure.

To be ended.

Council Joint Action 2007/468/CFSP of 28 June 2007 — CTBTO II.

The objective is to support the early entry into force of the Treaty, and need to the rapid buildup of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) verification regime via:

| (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 to on-Site Inspection via the support for the Preparations for the Integrated Field Exercise 2008. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Support to on-Site Inspection via the support for the Preparations for the Integrated Field Exercise 2008.

Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission.

Budget: EUR 1 6 70  000

Official Journal: L 176 — 6.7.2007

Estimated duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2007/185/CFSP of 19 March 2007 — OPCW III.

The objective is to support the universalization of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and in particular to promote the 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.

| (a) | promotion of universality of the CWC, |
| --- | --- |

(a)

promotion of universality of the CWC,

| (b) | support for full implementation of the CWC by States Parties, |
| --- | --- |

(b)

support for full implementation of the CWC by States Parties,

| (c) | international cooperation in the field of chemical activities, as accompanying measures to the implementation of the CWC, |
| --- | --- |

(c)

international cooperation in the field of chemical activities, as accompanying measures to the implementation of the CWC,

| (d) | support for the creation of a collaborative framework among the chemical industry, OPCW and national authorities in the context of the 10th anniversary of the OPCW. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

support for the creation of a collaborative framework among the chemical industry, OPCW and national authorities in the context of the 10th anniversary of the OPCW.

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

Budget: EUR 1 7 00  000

Official Journal: L 85 — 27.3.2007

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2007/178/CFSP of 19 March 2007 — Russian Federation IV.

The objective is to assist the Russian Federation in destroying some of its chemical weapons, towards fulfillment of Russia’s obligations under the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction. This Joint Action supported the completion of the electricity supply infrastructure at Shchuch’ye chemical weapon destruction facility, in order to provide a reliable power supply for the operation of the chemical weapon destruction facility.

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

Budget: EUR 3 1 45  000

Official Journal: L 81 — 22.3.2007

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2006/418/CFSP of 12 June 2006 — IAEA III.

The objective is to strengthen nuclear security in selected countries which have received EU assistance such as:

| (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 States' Capabilities for Detection and Response to Illicit Trafficking. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Strengthening of States' Capabilities for Detection and Response to Illicit Trafficking.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency

Budget: EUR 6 9 95  000

Official Journal: L 165 — 17.6.2006.

Estimated duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2006/419/CFSP of 12 June 2006 — UNSCR 1540.

The action aimed at addressing three aspects of the

implementation

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

(a)

awareness-raising of requirements and obligations under the Resolution,

| (b) | contributing to 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)

contributing to 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 for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Budget: EUR 1 95  000

Official Journal: L 165 — 17.6.2006.

Estimated duration of the action: 22 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2006/243/CFSP of 20 March 2006 — CTBTO I.

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

Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission.

Budget: EUR 1 1 33  000

Official Journal: L 88 — 25.3.2006

Estimated duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2006/184/CFSP of 27 February 2006 — BTWC.

Overall objective: to support the universalization of the BTWC and, in particular, to promote the accession to the BTWC by States not Party (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and to support the implementation of the BTWC by the States Parties.

| (a) | promotion of the universality of the BTWC; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

promotion of the universality of the BTWC;

| (b) | support for implementation of the BTWC by the States Parties. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

support for implementation of the BTWC by the States Parties.

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

Budget: EUR 8 67  000

Official Journal: L 65 — 7.3.2006

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2005/913/CFSP of 12 December 2005 — OPCW II.

The objective is to support the universalisation of the CWC and in particular to promote the accession to the CWC by States not Party (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and to support the implementation of the CWC by the States Parties.

| (a) | promotion of universality of the CWC; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

promotion of universality of the CWC;

| (b) | support for implementation of the CWC by the States Parties; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

support for implementation of the CWC by the States Parties;

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

(c)

international cooperation in the field of chemical activities.

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

Budget: EUR 1 6 97  000

Official Journal: L 331 — 17.12.2005

Estimated duration of the action: 12 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2005/574/CFSP of 18 July 2005 — IAEA II.

The objective is to strengthen nuclear security in selected countries which have received EU assistance such as:

| (a) | strengthening the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials and other Radioactive Materials in Use, Storage and Transport and of Nuclear Facilities; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

strengthening the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials and other Radioactive Materials in Use, Storage and Transport and of Nuclear Facilities;

| (b) | strengthening of Security of Radioactive Materials in Non-Nuclear Applications; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

strengthening of Security of Radioactive Materials in Non-Nuclear Applications;

| (c) | strengthening of States’ Capabilities for Detection and Response to Illicit Trafficking; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

strengthening of States’ Capabilities for Detection and Response to Illicit Trafficking;

| (d) | legislative assistance for the implementation of States’ Obligations under IAEA safeguards agreements and additional protocols. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

legislative assistance for the implementation of States’ Obligations under IAEA safeguards agreements and additional protocols.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency.

Budget: EUR 3 9 14  000

Official Journal: L 193 — 23.7.2005

Estimated duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2004/797/CFSP of 22 November 2004 — OPCW I.

The objective is to support the universalization of the CWC and in particular to promote the accession to the CWC by States not Party (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and to support the implementation of the CWC by the States Parties.

| (a) | promotion of universality of the CWC; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

promotion of universality of the CWC;

| (b) | support for implementation of the CWC by the States Parties; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

support for implementation of the CWC by the States Parties;

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

(c)

international cooperation in the field of chemical activities.

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

Budget: EUR 1 8 41  000

Official Journal: L 349 — 25.11.2004

Estimated duration of the action: 12 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2004/796/CFSP of 22 November 2004 – Russian Federation III.

The objective is to contribute to reinforcing the physical protection of nuclear sites in Russia, so as to reduce the risk of theft of nuclear fissile material and of sabotage by improving the physical protection for fissile materials at the Bochvar Institute in Moscow (VNIINM) of the Russian Federal Agency for Atomic Energy FAAE (formerly MINATOM).

Implementing entity: The Federal Republic of Germany.

Budget: EUR 7 7 30  000

Official Journal: L 349 — 25.11.2004

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2004/495/CFSP of 17 May 2004 — IAEA I.

The objective is to strengthen nuclear security in selected countries which have received EU assistance such as:

| (a) | Strengthening the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials and other Radioactive Materials in Use, Storage and Transport and of Nuclear Facilities; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Strengthening the Physical Protection of Nuclear Materials and other Radioactive Materials in Use, Storage and Transport and of Nuclear Facilities;

| (b) | Strengthening of Security of Radioactive Materials in Non-Nuclear Applications; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Strengthening of Security of Radioactive Materials in Non-Nuclear Applications;

| (c) | Strengthening of States' Capabilities for Detection and Response to Illicit Trafficking. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Strengthening of States' Capabilities for Detection and Response to Illicit Trafficking.

Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency.

Budget: EUR 3 3 29  000

Official Journal: L 182 — 19.5.2004

Estimated duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 2003/472/CFSP of 24 June 2003 — Russian Federation II.

This Joint Action aims at financing a unit of experts under the cooperation programme for non-proliferation and disarmament in the Russian Federation.

Implementing entity: The Russian Federation.

Budget: EUR 6 80  000

Official Journal: L 157 — 26.6.2003

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

Implemented.

Council Joint Action 1999/878/CFSP of 17 December 1999 — 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) | a set studies and experimental studies on plutonium transport, storage and disposition. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

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

Implementing entity: The Russian Federation.

Budget: EUR 8 9 00  000

Official Journal: L 331 — 23.12.1999

Estimated duration of the action: 48 months.

Implemented.

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ANEXO II

OVERVIEW OF INSTRUMENT FOR STABILITY, PRIORITY 1

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

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount
  (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| n.a. | Retraining former weapon scientists and engineers through support for International Science and Technology Centre (ISTC, Moscow) and Science and Technology Centre (STCU, Kiev). | The main objective of the Centres is to redirect scientists/engineers' talents to civilian and peaceful activities through science and technological cooperation. | ISTC/STCU | 235 million | TACIS
  1997-2006 |
| | IFS |
| 15 million | 2007 |
| 8 million | 2008 |
| 7,5 million | 2009 |
| 5,0 million | 2010 |
| 4,5 million | 2011 |
| 4,0 million | 2012 |
| 4,0 million | 2013 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount

(EUR)

Execution period

n.a.

Retraining former weapon scientists and engineers through support for International Science and Technology Centre (ISTC, Moscow) and Science and Technology Centre (STCU, Kiev).

The main objective of the Centres is to redirect scientists/engineers' talents to civilian and peaceful activities through science and technological cooperation.

ISTC/STCU

235 million

TACIS

1997-2006

IFS

15 million

2007

8 million

2008

7,5 million

2009

5,0 million

2010

4,5 million

2011

4,0 million

2012

4,0 million

2013

AAP 2007 (EXCLUDING FUNDING FOR ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount
  (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IFS/2008/145-156 | Combating illicit trafficking of nuclear and radioactive materials in FSU countries (Russian Federation, Ukraine, Armenia, the Republic of Moldova, Georgia, Azerbaijan and Belarus). | The purpose of the action is 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 |
| IFS/2008/145-130 | Assistance in export control of dual-use goods. | The specific objective is 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 |
| IFS/2008/145-132 | Knowledge Management System on CBRN Trafficking. | The overall objective of the activity is 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

IFS/2008/145-156

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

The purpose of the action is 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

IFS/2008/145-130

Assistance in export control of dual-use goods.

The specific objective is 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

IFS/2008/145-132

Knowledge Management System on CBRN Trafficking.

The overall objective of the activity is 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

AAP2008 (EXCLUDING FUNDING FOR ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount
  (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IFS/2009/200-523 | Knowledge management system on CBRN trafficking in North Africa and selected countries in the Middle East. | The aim of the project would be to develop a durable cooperation 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 |
| IFS/2009/217-540 | Strengthening bio-safety and bio-security capabilities in Central Asian countries. | The project will address shortcomings in the safety/security practices of key biological facilities in selected countries of Central Asia. The main objectives of the project are 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 |
| IFS/2009/219-636 | 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. | The overall objective of this project is 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 |
| IFS/2009/216-327 | Awareness raising of exporters export control of dual-use goods. | The overall objective of the project is 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

IFS/2009/200-523

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

The aim of the project would be to develop a durable cooperation 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

IFS/2009/217-540

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

The project will address shortcomings in the safety/security practices of key biological facilities in selected countries of Central Asia. The main objectives of the project are 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

IFS/2009/219-636

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.

The overall objective of this project is 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

IFS/2009/216-327

Awareness raising of exporters export control of dual-use goods.

The overall objective of the project is 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

AAP2009 (EXCLUDING FUNDING FOR ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount
  (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IFS/2010/239-471 (UNICRI main) — IFS/2010/239-481 (JRC main) — IFS/2010/253-483 and IFS/2010/253-485 (pilot projects JRC and Univ. Milan)/IFS/2010/250-984 (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 |
| IFS/2010/235-364 | 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 |
| IFS/2010/238-194 | 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 |
| IFS/2010/247-264 (service)
  IFS/2010/248-064 + IFS/2010/258-635 (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 |
| IFS/2010/253-484 | 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 |
| IFS/2010/254-942 | 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 |
| IFS/2010/256-885 | Assistance in export control of dual-use goods. | Continuation of 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

IFS/2010/239-471 (UNICRI main) — IFS/2010/239-481 (JRC main) — IFS/2010/253-483 and IFS/2010/253-485 (pilot projects JRC and Univ. Milan)/IFS/2010/250-984 (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

IFS/2010/235-364

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

IFS/2010/238-194

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

IFS/2010/247-264 (service)

IFS/2010/248-064 + IFS/2010/258-635 (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

IFS/2010/253-484

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

IFS/2010/254-942

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

IFS/2010/256-885

Assistance in export control of dual-use goods.

Continuation of 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

AAP2010 (EXCLUDING FUNDING FOR ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount
  (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IFS/2011/263-555 (set-up)

  IFS/2011/273-506 (actions) | CBRN Centres of Excellence — Second phase. | Set-up of three to four new Centres in the Middle East and, possibly, Gulf region, Mediterranean Basin, Central Asia and Southern Africa and extension of the projects in South East Asia and in Ukraine/South Caucasus and implementation of thematic projects in all project areas of priority 1. | UNICRI | 4,5 million
  16,3 million | 23.8.2011-28.2.2013 |
| IFS/2011/273-571 | 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 |
| IFS/2011/272-372 (service) and IFS/2011/272-424 (supplies) | Establishment of Mobile Laboratories for Pathogens up to Risk Group 4 in combination with CBRN Capacity Building in Sub-Saharan Africa. | Implementation of 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 EU for training purposes and to be deployed in other countries outside 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 |
| IFS/2011/273-572 | 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 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount

(EUR)

Execution period

IFS/2011/263-555 (set-up)

IFS/2011/273-506 (actions)

CBRN Centres of Excellence — Second phase.

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

UNICRI

4,5 million

16,3 million

23.8.2011-28.2.2013

IFS/2011/273-571

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

IFS/2011/272-372 (service) and IFS/2011/272-424 (supplies)

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

Implementation of 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 EU for training purposes and to be deployed in other countries outside 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

IFS/2011/273-572

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

AAP2011 (EXCLUDING FUNDING FOR ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount
  (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IFS/2011/278-349 | Multilateral Nuclear Assurances — EU contribution to the Low Enriched Uranium bank under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). | The IfS contribution (EUR 20 million) will be dedicated to the purchase of a quantity of Low Enriched Uranium. | IAEA | 20 million | 30.11.2011-30.11.2013 |
| IFS/2012/285-261 | CBRN protection to Ukraine in the framework of the UEFA European Football Championship 2012 | The overall objective of this project is 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 | 3 43  000 | 3.2012-4.2013 |
| IFS/2012/292-244 | 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 | 3 07  000 | 5.2012-1.2014 |
| IFS/2012/301-327 | Provision of specialised technical training to enhance the first responders' capabilities in case of CBRN incidents | The overall objective of this project is 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 | 6 99  274 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IFS/2012/301-675 | 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 00  000 | 10.2012-10.2014 |
| IFS/2012/301-740 | 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 CBRNRisk 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 | Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas | 4 99  100 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IFS/2012/301-756 | 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 3 99  988 | 12.2012-6.2014 |
| IFS/2012/302-214 | Regional Human Resource Development for Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards Management through a University Master's Programme carried out in Thailand | The overall objective of this project is 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 | 6 49  812 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IFS/2012/302-252 | Bio-risk Management | The overall objective of this project is to share the bio-risk management program developed in Thailand with the participating countries in the project | France Expertise Internationale | 4 80  000 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IFS/2012/302-364 | Development of a methodology for RN materials detection, management and protection of the public | The objectives of this project are as follows: 1) 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.; 2) To recommend equipment and standard procedures to respond to RN events | France Expertise Internationale | 5 99  830 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IFS/2012/302-427 | Prerequisite to strengthening CBRN national legal frameworks | The overall objective of this Project is 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 | 2 99  936 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IFS/2012/302-428 | Knowledge development and transfer of best practice on bio-safety/bio-security/bio-risk management | The overall objective of this project is 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 Torvergata | 4 34  010 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IFS/2012/304-799 | 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 6 50  000 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IFS/2012/305-778 | ‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’ Coordination and CBRN Need Assessment Methodology | The overall objective of this contract is 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 0 00  000 | 12.2012-6.2015 |
| IFS/2012/306-644 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT 1 | The purpose of this contract is to supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines | Polimaster Instruments UAB | 4 97  500 | 12.2012-3.2014 |
| IFS/2012/306-670 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT 2 | The purpose of this contract is to supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines | Mirion Technologies MGPI SA | 2 41  540 | 12.2012-3.2014 |
| IFS/2012/306-675 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT 3 | The purpose of this contract is to supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines | ENVINET AS | 9 88  205 | 12.2012-10.2015 |
| IFS/2012/307-293 | Establishment of a Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (MediPIET) | The overall objective of this project is 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 | 4 40  000 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IFS/2012/307-400 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for Democratic Republic of Congo — LOT1 | The purpose of this contract is to supply radiation detecting equipment to the Custom and Excise Administration Directorate of the Democratic Republic of Congo | Polimaster Instruments UAB | 2 98  500 | 12.2012-3.2014 |
| IFS/2012/307-401 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for Democratic Republic of Congo — LOT2 | The purpose of this contract is to supply radiation detecting equipment to the Custom and Excise Administration Directorate of the Democratic Republic of Congo | Mirion Technologies MGPI SA | 1 21  660 | 12.2012-3.2014 |
| IFS/2012/307-781 | Support for the border monitoring activities in the South East Asia and Democratic Republic of the Congo | The overall objective of this project is 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 6 50  000 | 12.2012-12.2015 |
| IFS/2012/308-512 | 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 00  000 | 12.2012-12.2014 |
| IFS/2012/310-879 | 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 | 7 21  886 | 12.2012-12.2014 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount

(EUR)

Execution period

IFS/2011/278-349

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

The IfS contribution (EUR 20 million) will be dedicated to the purchase of a quantity of Low Enriched Uranium.

IAEA

20 million

30.11.2011-30.11.2013

IFS/2012/285-261

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

The overall objective of this project is 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

3 43  000

3.2012-4.2013

IFS/2012/292-244

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

3 07  000

5.2012-1.2014

IFS/2012/301-327

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

The overall objective of this project is 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

6 99  274

12.2012-12.2014

IFS/2012/301-675

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 00  000

10.2012-10.2014

IFS/2012/301-740

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 CBRNRisk 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

Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas

4 99  100

12.2012-12.2014

IFS/2012/301-756

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 3 99  988

12.2012-6.2014

IFS/2012/302-214

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

The overall objective of this project is 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

6 49  812

12.2012-12.2014

IFS/2012/302-252

Bio-risk Management

The overall objective of this project is to share the bio-risk management program developed in Thailand with the participating countries in the project

France Expertise Internationale

4 80  000

12.2012-12.2014

IFS/2012/302-364

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

The objectives of this project are as follows: 1) 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.; 2) To recommend equipment and standard procedures to respond to RN events

France Expertise Internationale

5 99  830

12.2012-12.2014

IFS/2012/302-427

Prerequisite to strengthening CBRN national legal frameworks

The overall objective of this Project is 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

2 99  936

12.2012-12.2014

IFS/2012/302-428

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

The overall objective of this project is 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 Torvergata

4 34  010

12.2012-12.2014

IFS/2012/304-799

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 6 50  000

12.2012-12.2014

IFS/2012/305-778

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

The overall objective of this contract is 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 0 00  000

12.2012-6.2015

IFS/2012/306-644

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

The purpose of this contract is to supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines

Polimaster Instruments UAB

4 97  500

12.2012-3.2014

IFS/2012/306-670

Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia — LOT 2

The purpose of this contract is to supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines

Mirion Technologies MGPI SA

2 41  540

12.2012-3.2014

IFS/2012/306-675

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

The purpose of this contract is to supply radiation detecting equipment to the various entities (border guards, custom services) from Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and the Philippines

ENVINET AS

9 88  205

12.2012-10.2015

IFS/2012/307-293

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

The overall objective of this project is 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

4 40  000

12.2012-12.2014

IFS/2012/307-400

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

The purpose of this contract is to supply radiation detecting equipment to the Custom and Excise Administration Directorate of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Polimaster Instruments UAB

2 98  500

12.2012-3.2014

IFS/2012/307-401

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

The purpose of this contract is to supply radiation detecting equipment to the Custom and Excise Administration Directorate of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Mirion Technologies MGPI SA

1 21  660

12.2012-3.2014

IFS/2012/307-781

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

The overall objective of this project is 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 6 50  000

12.2012-12.2015

IFS/2012/308-512

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 00  000

12.2012-12.2014

IFS/2012/310-879

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

7 21  886

12.2012-12.2014

AAP2012 (EXCLUDING FUNDING FOR ISTC/STCU)

| Project identification | Title | Objective | Contractor | Amount (EUR) | Execution period |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IFS/2012/301-675 | EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative | The purpose of this administrative arrangement is to provide support for the implementation of the project ‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’. | JRC | 3 5 00  000 | 10.2012-10.2014 |
| IFS/2012/306-680 | SECOND CONTRIBUTION TO ENHANCE THE CAPABILITY OF THE IAEA SAFEGUARDS ANALYTICAL SERVICE (ECAS) — THE NEW NUCLEAR MATERIAL LABORATORY (NML) | The purpose of this project is 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 0 00  000 | 12.2012-12.2016 |
| IFS/2013/315-979 | 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 6 99  069 | 9.2013-9.2016 |
| IFS/2013/316-496 | 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 9 14  034 | 12.2013-12.2016 |
| IFS/2013/318-905 | 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 | The overall objective of this action is to provide support to the EC in 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 | 2 99  999 | 6.2013-6.2015 |
| IFS/2013/321-215 | 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-sectorial approach, to minimize risks in association with natural or deliberate released hazards | World Health Organisation | 1 5 00  000 | 7.2013-7.2015 |
| IFS/2013/323-494 | AAF — Waste management | The objective is 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. | Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas | 3 8 71  800 | 1.2014-6.2017 |
| IFS/2013/329-422 | Implementation of Projects CBRN — 3rd call. Complementary actions for project: #77 #111 #114 | 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 | 7 00  047 | 1.2014-12.2015 |
| IFS/2013/332-096 | 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 00  000 | 12.2013-12.2015 |
| IFS/2013/332-212 | Conferences associated to EU CBRN Centres of Excellence | This project provides 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 | 1 40  885,85 | 1.2014-1.2015 |
| IFS/2013/332-306 | Consolidation and Extension of the CBRN Regional Centre Secretariats | The main objective of the Project is 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 00  000 | 5.2014-10.2015 |
| IFS/2013/332-312 | Strengthening Health Laboratories to minimize potential biological risks | The overall objective of this project is 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 4 95  712 | 12.2013-12.2016 |
| IFS/2013/329-859 | Further development and consolidation of the Mediterranean Programme for Intervention Epidemiology Training (‘MediPIET’) | This project is contributing 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) | Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas | 6 4 00  000 | 12.2013-12.2016 |
| IFS/2013/330-961 | MEDILABSECURE | The overall objective of this Project is 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 6 26  410 | 12.2013-12.2017 |
| IFS/2014/337-084 | Elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons of Mass destruction | Contribution to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Special trust fund to finance the activities for the complete destruction of Syrian chemical material stockpiles. | OPCW | 1 2 0 00  000 | 12.2013-12.2014 |

Project identification

Title

Objective

Contractor

Amount (EUR)

Execution period

IFS/2012/301-675

EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative

The purpose of this administrative arrangement is to provide support for the implementation of the project ‘EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence’.

JRC

3 5 00  000

10.2012-10.2014

IFS/2012/306-680

SECOND CONTRIBUTION TO ENHANCE THE CAPABILITY OF THE IAEA SAFEGUARDS ANALYTICAL SERVICE (ECAS) — THE NEW NUCLEAR MATERIAL LABORATORY (NML)

The purpose of this project is 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 0 00  000

12.2012-12.2016

IFS/2013/315-979

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 6 99  069

9.2013-9.2016

IFS/2013/316-496

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 9 14  034

12.2013-12.2016

IFS/2013/318-905

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

The overall objective of this action is to provide support to the EC in 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

2 99  999

6.2013-6.2015

IFS/2013/321-215

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-sectorial approach, to minimize risks in association with natural or deliberate released hazards

World Health Organisation

1 5 00  000

7.2013-7.2015

IFS/2013/323-494

AAF — Waste management

The objective is 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.

Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas

3 8 71  800

1.2014-6.2017

IFS/2013/329-422

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

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

7 00  047

1.2014-12.2015

IFS/2013/332-096

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 00  000

12.2013-12.2015

IFS/2013/332-212

Conferences associated to EU CBRN Centres of Excellence

This project provides 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

1 40  885,85

1.2014-1.2015

IFS/2013/332-306

Consolidation and Extension of the CBRN Regional Centre Secretariats

The main objective of the Project is 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 00  000

5.2014-10.2015

IFS/2013/332-312

Strengthening Health Laboratories to minimize potential biological risks

The overall objective of this project is 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 4 95  712

12.2013-12.2016

IFS/2013/329-859

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

This project is contributing 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)

Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas

6 4 00  000

12.2013-12.2016

IFS/2013/330-961

MEDILABSECURE

The overall objective of this Project is 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 6 26  410

12.2013-12.2017

IFS/2014/337-084

Elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons of Mass destruction

Contribution to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Special trust fund to finance the activities for the complete destruction of Syrian chemical material stockpiles.

OPCW

1 2 0 00  000

12.2013-12.2014

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