# Den Europæiske Unions C 266/13.

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ISSN 1977-0871

Den Europæiske Unions

Tidende

C 266

Dansk udgave

Meddelelser og oplysninger

57. årgang13. august 2014

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2014/C 266/01

Halvårlig situationsrapport om gennemførelsen af EU's strategi mod spredning af masseødelæggelsesvåben (2014/I)

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HALVÅRLIG SITUATIONSRAPPORT OM GENNEMFØRELSEN AF EU'S STRATEGI MOD SPREDNING AF MASSEØDELÆGGELSESVÅBEN (2014/I)

2014/C 266/01

INDLEDNING

I henhold til EU's strategi mod spredning af masseødelæggelsesvåben, som Det Europæiske Råd vedtog i december 2003 (dok. 15708/03), skal der hvert halve år udarbejdes en situationsrapport om gennemførelsen af strategien. Denne situationsrapport dækker de aktiviteter, der er gennemført i første halvår 2014.

EU's ledende principper på området er i overensstemmelse med målsætningerne for den europæiske sikkerhedsstrategi, EU's strategi mod spredning af masseødelæggelsesvåben og de nye EU-aktionslinjer (dok. 17172/08) fortsat:

| i) | effektiv multilateralisme, herunder fremme af universaliteten af de internationale traktater, konventioner og andre instrumenter og den nationale gennemførelse heraf, gennem diplomatisk aktivitet og finansiel bistand til tredjelande og internationale organisationer |
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effektiv multilateralisme, herunder fremme af universaliteten af de internationale traktater, konventioner og andre instrumenter og den nationale gennemførelse heraf, gennem diplomatisk aktivitet og finansiel bistand til tredjelande og internationale organisationer

| ii) | tæt samarbejde med partnere og andre tredjelande i bestræbelserne på at opnå global enighed om behovet for at styrke den internationale ikkespredningsordning. Der er løbende gjort en indsats for at rejse ikkespredningsspørgsmål i EU's bilaterale forbindelser med alle relevante lande, navnlig gennem politiske dialogmøder og mere uformelle kontakter |
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tæt samarbejde med partnere og andre tredjelande i bestræbelserne på at opnå global enighed om behovet for at styrke den internationale ikkespredningsordning. Der er løbende gjort en indsats for at rejse ikkespredningsspørgsmål i EU's bilaterale forbindelser med alle relevante lande, navnlig gennem politiske dialogmøder og mere uformelle kontakter

| iii) | effektiv og komplementær anvendelse af alle de instrumenter og finansielle ressourcer, der er til rådighed — FUSP-budgettet, instrumentet, der bidrager til stabilitet og fred (tidl. stabilitetsinstrumentet), andre instrumenter — for at maksimere virkningen af aktiviteterne med henblik på EU's udenrigspolitiske mål. |
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effektiv og komplementær anvendelse af alle de instrumenter og finansielle ressourcer, der er til rådighed — FUSP-budgettet, instrumentet, der bidrager til stabilitet og fred (tidl. stabilitetsinstrumentet), andre instrumenter — for at maksimere virkningen af aktiviteterne med henblik på EU's udenrigspolitiske mål.

Arbejdet koordineres derfor nøje inden for rammerne af EU's bredere sikkerhedspolitiske og konfliktforebyggende aktiviteter.

EU-Udenrigstjenestens ledende rådgiver og særlige udsending for ikkespredning og nedrustning repræsenterede EU på en række centrale internationale møder i første halvår 2014 (herunder gruppen af G8/G7-direktører for ikkespredning, den forberedende komité vedrørende NPT 2014, de åbne konsultationer om udkastet til international adfærdskodeks for aktiviteter i det ydre rum).

I første halvår 2014 fokuserede den særlige udsending på:

| — | at øge bestræbelserne på at opretholde ikkespredningstraktaten (herunder dens artikel X om opsigelse). Dette har fortsat topprioritet for EU, også på grund af dens direkte relevans for større regionale udfordringer på spredningsområdet i Iran og Nordkorea. EU fortsatte med at støtte den finske facilitators indsats med henblik på at indkalde Helsingforskonferencen om en zone uden masseødelæggelsesvåben i Mellemøsten, også ved at arrangere en kapacitetsworkshop for diplomater på mellemniveau fra Mellemøstregionen med bistand fra EU's konsortium for ikkespredning |
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at øge bestræbelserne på at opretholde ikkespredningstraktaten (herunder dens artikel X om opsigelse). Dette har fortsat topprioritet for EU, også på grund af dens direkte relevans for større regionale udfordringer på spredningsområdet i Iran og Nordkorea. EU fortsatte med at støtte den finske facilitators indsats med henblik på at indkalde Helsingforskonferencen om en zone uden masseødelæggelsesvåben i Mellemøsten, også ved at arrangere en kapacitetsworkshop for diplomater på mellemniveau fra Mellemøstregionen med bistand fra EU's konsortium for ikkespredning

| — | at videreføre initiativet om en international adfærdskodeks for aktiviteter i det ydre rum. Den særlige udsending deltog i talrige bilaterale outreachmøder med nøglepartnere som Indonesien og Rusland. Han ledede åbne konsultationer om udkastet til kodeksen den 27.—28. maj 2014 i Luxembourg med omkring 140 repræsentanter for mere end 60 lande |
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at videreføre initiativet om en international adfærdskodeks for aktiviteter i det ydre rum. Den særlige udsending deltog i talrige bilaterale outreachmøder med nøglepartnere som Indonesien og Rusland. Han ledede åbne konsultationer om udkastet til kodeksen den 27.—28. maj 2014 i Luxembourg med omkring 140 repræsentanter for mere end 60 lande

| — | at fremme universaliseringen og ikrafttrædelsen af traktaten om et altomfattende forbud mod atomprøvesprængninger (CTBT) og yderligere synliggøre EU's outreachaktiviteter på dette område ved at deltage i CTBTO's regionale asiatiske konference i Jakarta (den 19.—21. maj 2014) og ved at fremlægge EU's holdning til en række spørgsmål vedrørende sikkerhedspolitik og ikkespredning i OSCE's Forum for Sikkerhedssamarbejde |
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at fremme universaliseringen og ikrafttrædelsen af traktaten om et altomfattende forbud mod atomprøvesprængninger (CTBT) og yderligere synliggøre EU's outreachaktiviteter på dette område ved at deltage i CTBTO's regionale asiatiske konference i Jakarta (den 19.—21. maj 2014) og ved at fremlægge EU's holdning til en række spørgsmål vedrørende sikkerhedspolitik og ikkespredning i OSCE's Forum for Sikkerhedssamarbejde

| — | at intensivere/indlede ikkespredningsdialoger med store partnere uden for EU og fortsætte integrationen af ikkespredningsspørgsmål i EU's bilaterale forbindelser med alle relevante lande, navnlig gennem politiske dialogmøder og mere uformelle kontakter. |
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at intensivere/indlede ikkespredningsdialoger med store partnere uden for EU og fortsætte integrationen af ikkespredningsspørgsmål i EU's bilaterale forbindelser med alle relevante lande, navnlig gennem politiske dialogmøder og mere uformelle kontakter.

1.   NUKLEARE SPØRGSMÅL

EU-Rådets Ikkespredningsgruppe (CONOP) bidrog i tæt samarbejde med de relevante EU-delegationer aktivt til udarbejdelsen af de holdninger, som EU skulle indtage på mødet i den forberedende komité vedrørende NPT 2014 i New York den 28. april — 9. marts 2014 og på IAEA's Generalforsamling i marts og juni 2014. Den ydede strategisk vejledning og forberedte EU-bidrag til andre internationale møder såsom møderne i den rådgivende gruppe i NSG, CTBTO's Forberedende Kommission, missilteknologikontrolregimet (MTCR), Australiengruppen (AG) og andre møder af relevans for dens mandat.

1,1.   Opfølgning af gennemgangskonferencen i 2010 under ikkespredningstraktaten (NPT)

Der blev på CONOP-mødet den 23. april 2014 ført drøftelser med formanden for tredje møde i NPT PrepCom. I lyset af gennemgangskonferencen i 2015 har de tre uformelle undergrupper under Formandskabets Venner, som forbereder EU's bidrag til 2015-gennemgangen af NPT under ledelse af EU-medlemsstater og med deltagelse af EU-Udenrigstjenesten, fortsat deres aktiviteter. Den særlige udsending for ikkespredning og nedrustning afgav en generel EU-erklæring og tre klyngeerklæringer på det tredje PrepCom-møde, og der blev fremlagt to EU-arbejdsdokumenter (EU's indsats for at forbedre den nukleare sikkerhed og EU's indsats for at forbedre nuklear sikring). Et velbesøgt sidearrangement om EU's indsats for at forbedre den nukleare sikkerhed blev afholdt i tilknytning til PrepCom-mødet.

For så vidt angår den masseødelæggelsesvåbenfri zone i Mellemøsten støttede EU fortsat fuldt og helt den løbende forberedelse af en vellykket konference og navnlig den utrættelige indsats fra facilitatoren, den finske ambassadør Jaakko Laajava og hans medarbejdere, for at berede vejen for dette arbejde. En kapacitetsworkshop for diplomater på mellemniveau og juniordiplomater fra de berørte lande i regionen blev afholdt den 18.—19. juni 2014 i Bruxelles. Ligesom ved tidligere lejligheder var EU's konsortium for ikkespredning afgørende for tilrettelæggelsen af denne aktivitet. På officielle møder med Den Arabiske Liga og en række arabiske lande opfordrede EU alle parterne i regionen til hurtigt og proaktivt at tage kontakt med facilitatoren og indkalderne, så konferencen kan indkaldes snarest muligt. EU-Udenrigstjenesten holdt sig på alle niveauer i tæt kontakt med facilitatoren og hans medarbejdere.

1,2.   Den Internationale Atomenergiorganisation (IAEA)

EU er vedblevet med at øge sin støtte til Den Internationale Atomenergiorganisation i Wien. EU er fortsat en vigtig donor til Fonden for Nuklear Sikkerhed og har ydet næsten 40 mio. EUR siden 2004 (inkl. den seneste forpligtelse til at yde organisationen 8,05 mio. EUR, baseret på Rådets afgørelse 2013/517/FUSP af 21. oktober 2013). For så vidt angår nuklear sikkerhed har EU endvidere bidraget med sin tekniske ekspertise i forbindelse med uddannelse og workshopper, som tilrettelægges af IAEA, og som er rettet mod tredjelande med henblik på at styrke deres kapacitet til bekæmpelse af ulovlig handel med nukleare og andre radioaktive materialer. EU og IAEA har fortsat koordineringen af deres støtte til tredjelande på dette område. Det andet årlige møde mellem EU og IAEA for højtstående embedsmænd (SOM), med deltagelse af EU-Udenrigstjenesten, Europa-Kommissionen/Euratom og ledende repræsentanter for IAEA, blev afholdt den 20.—21. februar 2014 i Wien efter IAEA's generaldirektør Yukiya Amanos resultatrige besøg i Bruxelles (den 3.-4. februar). Mødet blev åbnet af generaldirektør Yukiya Amano. En fælles pressemeddelelse blev vedtaget. Formålet med SOM-møderne er at udbygge samarbejdet på alle IAEA's aktivitetsområder, gøre EU's bidrag mere synlige og koordinere EU's indsats yderligere for at sikre komplementaritet og undgå overlapninger mellem aktiviteter, der iværksættes af EU's CBRN-ekspertisecentre og IAEA vedrørende nuklear sikkerhed (med henblik herpå har EU/Det Fælles Forskningscenter og IAEA også undertegnet praktiske arrangementer til styring af deres samarbejde). I tilknytning til SOM-mødet blev det første møde i Forbindelsesudvalget for Højtstående Embedsmænd afholdt for at følge op på gennemførelsen af Euratoms og IAEA's aftalememorandum om nuklear sikkerhed, som blev undertegnet i september 2013. Det tredje SOM-møde mellem EU og IAEA vil blive afholdt i begyndelsen af 2015 i Europa-Kommissionens bygninger i Luxembourg.

Siden 2008 har EU ved Rådets konklusioner givet tilsagn om at bidrage med op til 25 mio. EUR til IAEA's bank for lavt beriget uran (LEU). EU overførte 20 mio. EUR fra instrumentet, der bidrager til stabilitet og fred, i støtte til banken. Et yderligere bidrag på op til 5 mio. EUR skal komme fra FUSP-budgettet på grundlag af en rådsafgørelse. Rådets godkendelse lader vente på sig som følge af de uventet langsomme fremskridt i færdiggørelsen af forskellige aftaler, herunder værtsstatsaftalen mellem IAEA og Kasakhstan.

For så vidt angår nuklear sikkerhed anvender Europa-Kommissionens direktorat for nuklear sikkerhed fortsat sikkerhedskontrol på alt civilt nukleart materiale i alle 28 EU-medlemsstater med et samlet budget på ca. 20 mio. EUR. Sikkerhedskontrolaktiviteterne koordineres i tæt samarbejde med IAEA.

IAEA og Kommissionen udbygger konstant deres samarbejde på dette område med henblik på at udnytte de menneskelige og økonomiske ressourcer bedst muligt og samtidig sikre, at sikkerhedsforanstaltningerne fortsat er så effektive som muligt. EU er også fortsat med at yde betydelig teknisk støtte til IAEA på området nuklear sikkerhedskontrol gennem Europa-Kommissionens program for støtte til sikkerhedskontrol.

EU har afsat 10 mio. EUR til støtte for et internationalt projekt, som tager sigte på at udvide og modernisere Seibersdorflaboratoriet for nuklear sikkerhedskontrol i Østrig (hvoraf de 9,5 mio. EUR allerede er overført), og derudover har IAEA henvendt sig til internationale donorer, herunder EU, om at bidrage til moderniseringen af Seibersdorflaboratoriet for nukleare applikationer.

På ekspertniveau har Europa-Kommissionen i samarbejde med IAEA lanceret en proces, der skal vurdere og understøtte forbedringen af IAEA's database over ulovlig handel med hensyn til dens respons på brugernes behov. Der er udarbejdet et dokument om bedste praksis for en harmoniseret indberetningskultur, som vil blive forelagt IAEA. Udviklingen af web-INF (Incident Notification Form) for at modernisere indberetningsmidlerne startede i oktober 2013 og vil blive afsluttet i 2014.

EU-midler til IAEA under fælles aktioner I-IV og Rådets afgørelse V bidrog til at fremme IAEA's indsats for at forbedre den nukleare sikkerhed i tredjelande med prioritet til de stater, der har mest brug for at forbedre deres kontrol med radioaktivt og nukleart materiale, og medvirkede dermed til at mindske risiciene. Indsatsen var koncentreret om at styrke staternes lovgivnings- og reguleringsmæssige infrastruktur i forbindelse med nukleart og andet radioaktivt materiale, nukleare sikkerhedsforanstaltninger for nukleart og andet radioaktivt materiale under anvendelse, oplagring og transport og dertil knyttede faciliteter samt staternes kapacitet til at håndtere nukleart og radioaktivt materiale uden for national reguleringskontrol, således at de støttede lande bliver i stand til at leve op til deres nationale og internationale forpligtelser. Den seneste rådsafgørelse (IAEA IV, 2013/517/FUSP), der blev vedtaget den 21. oktober 2013, bidrager til at forbedre den nukleare sikkerhed yderligere i hele verden og til at styrke sikkerheden i Europa ved at tilbyde støtte til IAEA's aktiviteter inden for rammerne af den nukleare sikkerhedsplan for 2014-2017, først og fremmest på de ovenfor skitserede områder.

1,3.   Traktaten om et altomfattende forbud mod atomprøvesprængninger (CTBT)

EU har aktivt fremmet en hurtig ikrafttræden af traktaten om et altomfattende forbud mod atomprøvesprængninger (CTBT) baseret på de relevante rådsafgørelser (2010/461/FUSP af 26. juli 2010 og 2012/699/FUSP af 13. november 2012) om støtte til Organisationen for Traktaten om et Altomfattende Forbud mod Atomprøvesprængninger (CTBTO) og gennem outreachbestræbelser over for alle lande, som endnu ikke har undertegnet eller ratificeret CTBT, herunder de resterende bilag II-stater, hvis ratificering er nødvendig for, at traktaten kan træde i kraft. EU vil fortsat henlede opmærksomheden på CTBT i forskellige sammenhænge, herunder på politiske dialogmøder, for at skabe et yderligere incitament til ratifikation af traktaten.

Med henblik herpå deltog den særlige udsending for ikkespredning og nedrustning og repræsentanter for Kommissionen i CTBTO's regionale konference for de asiatiske lande den 19.—21. maj i Jakarta. Konferencen blev arrangeret sammen med de indonesiske myndigheder og finansielt støttet af EU og Japan. EU's repræsentanter lagde i deres bemærkninger vægt på både EU's politiske og finansielle støtte til universalisering og effektiv gennemførelse af CTBT samt EU's erfaringer med udveksling af oplysninger om strålingsfare, idet civile applikationer og fordele i forbindelse med CTBTO's internationale overvågningssystem blev understreget.

Den atomprøvesprængning, Nordkorea gennemførte den 12. februar 2013, og risikoen for, at der kommer flere prøvesprængninger, har tydeligt vist, hvor vigtigt netværket af detektionsstationer for CTBTO's internationale overvågningssystem, som er under udvikling, og som EU støtter gennem sine rådsafgørelser, er. Der er blevet mobiliseret CTBTO-teams, så alle lande, der har undertegnet CTBT, kan få relevante hotlinedata til gavn for beslutningstagerne. Bestræbelserne på at vedligeholde de 321 seismiske hjælpestationer med hjælp fra fælles aktion/rådsafgørelse I-V og gennemføre det internationale CTBTO-datacenter (der indsamler, analyserer og formidler data fra netværket af stationer) vil bidrage til systemets nødvendige bæredygtighed. Desuden er det overordentlig vigtigt at støtte CTBTO's midlertidige tekniske sekretariat i dets arbejde med at afholde yderligere øvelser, såsom det andet integrerede feltforsøg, der skal afholdes i november/december 2014 i Jordan til afprøvning og forbedring af de operative kapaciteter i forbindelse med verificering af inspektion på stedet (OSI).

Forundersøgelserne er startet og vil fortsat støtte aktiviteterne i CTBTO's Forberedende Kommission yderligere med EU-midler.

1,4.   Regionale spørgsmål (Iran og Nordkorea)

EU har fortsat været fuldt engageret i den igangværende indsats for at opnå en diplomatisk løsning på det nukleare spørgsmål i Iran gennem forhandlinger med udgangspunkt i NPT og en fuld gennemførelse af alle relevante resolutioner fra FN's Sikkerhedsråd og IAEA's Styrelsesråd. Interimsaftalen, den såkaldte fælles handlingsplan, der blev indgået mellem E3/EU+3 og Iran i Genève i november 2013, trådte i kraft den 20. januar 2014 med en afgørelse i Udenrigsrådet. Efter at gennemførelsen af den fælles handlingsplan var blevet påbegyndt, tog EU's højtstående repræsentant sammen med de politiske direktører fra E3+3 (Kina, Frankrig, Tyskland, Rusland, Det Forenede Kongerige og USA) hul på forhandlingerne med Iran for at nå en langsigtet samlet løsning på det nukleare spørgsmål i Iran som forudset i den fælles handlingsplan. Siden da er der blevet gennemført flere forhandlingsrunder på politisk niveau og ekspertniveau. Parallelt med E3/EU+3-sporet har IAEA og Iran fortsat deres samarbejde inden for rammen for samarbejde med henblik på at løse alle nuværende og tidligere udestående spørgsmål, herunder vedrørende eventuelle militære dimensioner. I februar og maj enedes IAEA og Iran om visse praktiske foranstaltninger, der skal gennemføres af Iran, mens der fortsat er andre udestående spørgsmål.

EU er fortsat bekymret over Irans ballistiske missilprogrammer og aktiviteter og de iboende risici for udviklingen af en nuklear nyttelast til et missil og er fast besluttet på, at alle spørgsmål i FN's Sikkerhedsråds resolutioner 1737, 1747, 1803, 1835 og 1929 skal løses fuldt ud. Den fælles handlingsplan fra november 2013 forudser, at en langsigtet løsning af den iranske nukleare krise skal tage hensyn til FN's Sikkerhedsråds resolutioner, som bl.a. omfatter ballistiske missiler, der kan fremføre kernevåben.

For så vidt angår Nordkorea er EU fortsat med indtrængende at anmode Nordkorea om at overholde de forpligtelser, det har påtaget sig i henhold til FN's Sikkerhedsråds relevante resolutioner, og herunder opgive alle sine eksisterende nukleare og ballistiske missilprogrammer på en fuldstændig, kontrollerbar og uigenkaldelig måde. EU har fortsat opfordret Nordkorea til igen at overholde kontrolkravene fra NPT og IAEA fuldt ud og give IAEA den krævede adgang til personer, dokumentation, udstyr og anlæg. EU har konstant støttet genoptagelsen af sekspartsforhandlingsprocessen og opfordret Nordkorea til at genoptage troværdige og egentlige internationale forhandlinger. Ud over at gennemføre FN's Sikkerhedsråds resolutioner har EU også indført en række yderligere selvstændige restriktive foranstaltninger, herunder øget kontrol med varer med dobbelt anvendelse og spredning af konventionelle våben. EU gentog sin appel til Nordkorea om hurtigt at ratificere CTBT og afholde sig fra yderligere provokerende handlinger.

EU forbliver yderst bekymret over Nordkoreas højtudviklede teknologi inden for ballistiske missiler, navnlig dets projekter med langtrækkende missiler. Nordkorea fortsætter med at trodse FN's Generalforsamlings resolutioner 1695, 1718, 1874, 2087 og 2094, og en sådan krænkelse er for nylig blevet noteret i forbindelse med en ny runde af ballistiske missiltests den 26. marts 2014. Disse handlinger udgør en alvorlig trussel mod fred og stabilitet i regionen og er blevet fordømt på det kraftigste af HR's talsmand.

2.   NEDRUSTNINGSKONFERENCE/TRAKTAT OM FORBUD MOD PRODUKTION AF FISSILT MATERIALE TIL FREMSTILLING AF KERNEVÅBEN ELLER ANDRE NUKLEARE SPRÆNGLEGEMER

FN's 68. Generalforsamlings 1. Komités resolution om rapporten om nedrustningskonferencen, som var forelagt af Irland, opfordrede nedrustningskonferencen til at komme ud af dødvandet ved at vedtage og gennemføre et afbalanceret og samlet arbejdsprogram. Den bifaldt afgørelse CD/1956/Rev.1 om at nedsætte en uformel arbejdsgruppe med mandat til at udarbejde et arbejdsprogram. EU udtrykte flere gange håb om, at den uformelle arbejdsgruppe vil føre til konkrete og håndgribelige resultater. EU har også gjort det klart, at det i tråd med sine medlemsstaters mangeårige engagement i udvidelsen af nedrustningskonferencen kraftigt støtter, at der udpeges en særlig koordinator vedrørende udvidelse af medlemskabet. I overensstemmelse med EU's engagement over for civilsamfundet støtter EU også større interaktion mellem civilsamfundet og nedrustningskonferencen, således at NGO'ernes og forskningsinstitutionernes bidrag til konferencens arbejde styrkes.

Omgående indledning og hurtig afslutning af forhandlingerne på nedrustningskonferencen om en traktat om forbud mod produktion af fissilt materiale til fremstilling af kernevåben eller andre nukleare sprænglegemer på grundlag af dok. CD/1299 og det deri indeholdte mandat står fortsat på EU's prioritetsliste. En sådan traktat på atomnedrustningsområdet vil være et væsentligt element i en ramme med henblik på at opnå og opretholde en verden uden atomvåben i overensstemmelse med NPT's mål. EU imødeser udfaldet af møderne i gruppen af regeringseksperter oprettet ved Generalforsamlingens resolution 67/53.

3.   KEMISKE VÅBEN

Syrien fortsatte med at have en fremtrædende rolle på OPCW's dagsorden. Om end situationen i Syrien har givet OPCW en hidtil uset mulighed for at teste sit samarbejde med FN og medført international anerkendelse (Nobels fredspris) og yderligere international støtte, har den også lagt beslag på menneskelige og finansielle ressourcer og skabt sikkerhedsproblemer. EU har bidraget med over 16 mio. EUR i alt til OPCW med henblik på destruktion af Syriens kemiske våben. Det gjorde dette ved på en synergiskabende måde at udnytte de finansielle instrumenter, det havde til rådighed (FUSP og instrumentet for stabilitet og fred) og ved at bidrage både materielt (pansrede køretøjer og satellitbilleder) og finansielt (12 mio. EUR til OPCW's trustfond).

Efter den tredje gennemgangskonference om konventionen om kemiske våben (CWC) fokuserede EU fortsat på sine prioriteter, navnlig i) fuldendelse af destruktionen af eksisterende våbenlagre, ii) fremme af universaliteten af CWC (den 14. oktober 2013 blev Syrien den 190. stat, der er part i konventionen), iii) et skift til ikkespredningsbestræbelser, iv) fremme af kapacitetsopbygningen for så vidt angår sikkerhed og sikring i den kemiske industri i udviklingslandene, jf. artikel XI, og beredskab i tilfælde af brug af kemiske våben, jf. artikel X.

Skønt der fortsat er behov for at fuldføre visse af CWC's oprindelige hovedmålsætninger, er EU og dens medlemsstater begyndt at vurdere fasen efter destruktionen af CW og er så småt gået i gang med at overveje udfordringerne med hensyn til konventionens fremtidige relevans og dermed dens effektivitet. En ny mulig rådsafgørelse til støtte for OPCW bør bygge på disse overvejelser.

Gennem EU's delegationer foretog EU demarcher i 48 lande med henblik på at lette og anspore lovgivningsprocessen via en direkte dialog med de relevante myndigheder og derved fremskynde vedtagelsen af lovgivningen (i henhold til konventionens artikel VII). Rapporten om resultatet af demarcherne er blevet delt med medlemsstaterne i den kompetente gruppe (CODUN) og med OPCW.

Med hensyn til virkningen af EU's støtte forholder det sig således, at alle de lande, som var blevet udvalgt til at modtage bistand, anvendte denne til at udfylde kritiske tekniske lakuner, hvilket gjorde det muligt for disse deltagerstater at gøre betydelige fremskridt i retning af national gennemførelse af CWC. Konkret kan det bemærkes, at afgørelser truffet af EU-Rådet fortsat er den eneste mulighed for at yde denne type bistand med henblik på at tackle mangler i forbindelse med gennemførelsen. Af de 90 nationale underprojekter vedrørende gennemførelse, der i de seneste år er blevet iværksat af OPCW's tekniske sekretariat, ville omkring halvdelen ikke være blevet gennemført uden finansiering i medfør af fælles aktioner/rådsafgørelser.

Med hensyn til EU's prioritet om fremme af universalitet har i alt 19 lande tiltrådt konventionen, siden den første fælles aktion blev vedtaget, og mens fire af de lande, der tilsluttede sig konventionen i 2005, havde deltaget i outreachaktiviteter, der var finansieret i medfør af en fælles EU-aktion/rådsafgørelse, var dette tilfældet for alle de lande, der tilsluttede sig de følgende år.

4.   BIOLOGISKE VÅBEN

Efter syvende BTWC-gennemgangskonference (december 2011 i Genève) har EU deltaget konstruktivt i forløbet mellem møderne og bidraget med erklæringer og specifikke arbejdsdokumenter om: 1) internationalt samarbejde og bistand, 2) styrkelse af den nationale gennemførelse og 3) kapacitetsopbygning inden for biosikkerhed og biosikring. EU-delegationen fremførte erklæringer fra EU på ekspertmødet (den 12.—16. august 2013 i Genève) og på mødet mellem de deltagende stater (den 9.—13. december 2013 i Genève). På sidstnævnte møde blev der forelagt en revideret og opdateret version af et EU-arbejdsdokument om artikel X — Samarbejde og bistand.

I første halvdel af 2014 bestod resultaterne af EU's indsats bl.a. i fremme af et øget kendskab til BTWC i Asien og Latinamerika, herunder en bedre forståelse af BTWC blandt de relevante nationale myndigheder og/eller styrket subregionalt netværkssamarbejde og fremme af frivillig gennemførelse af BTWC forud for ratifikation.

Ved gennemførelsen af Rådets afgørelse 2012/421/FUSP af 23. juli 2012 fremmede nationale workshopper inden for rammerne af bistandsprogrammer en bedre forståelse af BTWC blandt de relevante nationale myndigheder og civilsamfundet, styrkede et regionalt netværkssamarbejde for at fremme gennemførelsen af BTWC og identificerede behov for at fremme gennemførelsen af BTWC. Workshopperne blev organiseret af UNODA i Columbia (den 6.—7. marts og den 12.—13. juni 2014), i Mongoliet (den 29. april 2014) og i Nepal (den 20.—21. februar og den 9.—10. juni 2014).

Desuden modtog en repræsentant for Ecuador undervisning i beskyttelsesforanstaltninger og styring af biologiske risici i Spanien (den 31. marts—4. april 2014), og lovgivningseksperter hjalp Nepal med at forbedre lovgivningsmæssige og administrative foranstaltninger (den 11.—13. juni 2013).

EU er også engageret i at støtte forbedringer i biosikkerhed og biosikring. I den henseende yder Rådets afgørelse 2013/668/FUSP, der blev vedtaget den 18. november 2013, mere end 1,7 mio. EUR i støtte, gennem teknisk ekspertise fra Verdenssundhedsorganisationen, til projekter i visse udvalgte deltagende stater, der sigter mod at fremme bevidstgørelse om biologiske risici, styring af biologiske risici i laboratorier og udvikling af nationale laboratoriestrategier.

5.   BALLISTISKE MISSILER

EU anser Haagadfærdskodeksen mod spredning af ballistiske missiler (HCoC) for at være et enestående multilateralt instrument, som har til formål at begrænse spredningen af ballistiske missilsystemer og relaterede teknologier via gennemsigtighedsfremmende og tillidsskabende foranstaltninger, og har kraftigt støttet den siden begyndelsen. Alle EU-medlemsstater har tilsluttet sig kodeksen. EU er fortsat med at fremme og støtte kodeksens tre aspekter: universalitet, gennemførelse samt styrket og forbedret funktion.

På grundlag af Rådets afgørelse 2012/423/FUSP til støtte for HCoC og ikkespredning af missiler generelt afholdt EU den 28. maj 2014 i tilknytning til HCoC's årlige ordinære møde et outreacharrangement i Wien til støtte for HCoC. Efter det første regionale seminar i november 2013 i Singapore blev det andet organiseret i april 2014 i Abu Dhabi, og det sidste vil blive organiseret i juli 2014 i Lima (Peru).

EU's synlighed blev sikret, herunder ved deltagelse af EU's delegationschef og de tydelige henvisninger til EU's finansiering, der gik igen i indlæggene fra næsten alle talere. Som noget nyt blev der anvendt live streaming af arrangementet, og der var en debat på internettet. EU-Udenrigstjenesten forberedte og ledte EU's koordinationsmøde i forbindelse med HCoC's årlige ordinære møde i Wien den 29.—30. maj 2014, og der blev afgivet en EU-erklæring den 29. maj.

MTCR's forstærkede kontaktpunkters møde i 2014 blev afholdt den 14.—15. maj i Paris, og der blev også afgivet en EU-erklæring.

EU-Udenrigstjenesten deltog i de outreachaktiviteter, som blev udført af formanden for MTCR i Singapore og Malaysia i april 2014, hvor der blev afgivet en EU-erklæring.

6.   CBRN-RISIKOBEGRÆNSNING

EU har fortsat gjort fremskridt med hensyn til gennemførelsen af EU's CBRN-handlingsplan (kemiske, biologiske, radiologiske og nukleare våben), der blev vedtaget i 2009, og indtil videre har omkring 30 projekter modtaget støtte fra programmet til forebyggelse og bekæmpelse af kriminalitet (ISEC).

Derudover yder en række CBRN-relaterede forskningsprojekter, der finansieres af programmet Sikre samfund under det 7.rammeprogram, teknisk og videnskabelig støtte til CBRN-handlingsplanen gennem forskningsaktiviteter, der dækker hele krisestyringscyklussen (fra forebyggelse til genopretning). Der er også aktiviteter i gang for at identificere behovet for standardisering inden for dette område, hvilket kan føre til standardisering efter europæiske standarder (EN). Det kommende Horisont 2020-program (2014-2020) skal styrke igangværende bestræbelser inden for CBRN-forskning gennem fokusområder, og arbejdsprogrammet herfor blev vedtaget den 10. december 2013.

En situationsrapport fra 2012 om gennemførelsen af handlingsplanen fremhævede de vigtigste resultater, navnlig med hensyn til øget udveksling af oplysninger og god praksis, tilrettelæggelse af fælles træningsøvelser og en aftale om tre EU-lister over højrisikostoffer inden for henholdsvis det kemiske, biologiske og radiologisk-nukleare område.

Med henblik på at fastlægge en politisk vision for de kommende år agter Kommissionen i løbet af første kvartal 2014 at forelægge en meddelelse om en ny omfattende EU-dagsorden for CBRNE (sprængstoffer), der skal fokusere på et begrænset antal prioriterede områder med klar EU-merværdi.

For at gennemføre den nuværende handlingsplan senest i 2015 og definere den nye dagsorden for CBRNE arbejder Kommissionen tæt sammen med medlemsstaternes myndigheder og andre relevante interessenter i den rådgivende gruppe om CBRNE og dens undergrupper, der mødes regelmæssigt.

I maj 2014 vedtog Europa-Kommissionen en meddelelse om en ny EU-strategi for sporing og afbødning af CBRNE-risici (dok. COM(2014) 247 final). I meddelelsen foreslår Kommissionen at lette det praktiske samarbejde om sporing og afbødning af CBRNE-risici på EU-niveau, herunder samarbejde med industrien, operatører af faciliteter, der håndterer CBRNE-materialer (producenter af udstyr og udbydere af sikkerhedstjenester) og andre interessenter. Dokumentet indeholder 30 aktioner, der skal gennemføres i nærmeste fremtid af forskellige kommissionstjenestegrene i samarbejde med medlemsstaterne. Der vil blive udviklet konkrete redskaber, der spænder fra vejledninger og uddannelses- og oplysningsaktiviteter til afprøvningsaktiviteter.

Initiativet vedrørende EU's CBRN-ekspertisecentre, som finansieres over instrumentet, der bidrager til stabilitet og fred, blev iværksat af EU i maj 2010. EU's CBRN-ekspertisecentre oprettes i erkendelse af, at der er utilstrækkelig institutionel kapacitet i en række lande til at begrænse CBRN-risikoen: kriminel virksomhed (CBRN-spredning eller terrorisme), naturligt betingede katastrofer (zoonose og epidemier) og ulykkesbetingede katastrofer (industriulykker). Målet er at udforme en CBRN-politik, der omfatter alle former for farer, på nationalt og regionalt plan for at foregribe og reagere på disse risici. Der er kort sagt tale om strukturelle foranstaltninger til begrænsning af landenes sårbarhed over for CBRN-hændelser af hensyn til såvel regionerne som til EU's sikkerhed.

Dette mål skal nås ved at støtte etableringen af regionale ekspertisenetværk vedrørende juridiske, forskriftsmæssige, tekniske samt kontrol- og håndhævelsesmæssige spørgsmål i relation til CBRN-risikobegrænsning.

Der oprettes syv regionale centre i: 1. Nordafrika (Algier), 2. landene ved Afrikas Atlanterhavskyst (Rabat), 3. Mellemøsten (Amman), 4. Sydøsteuropa — Sydkaukasus — Republikken Moldova — Ukraine (Tbilisi), 5. Sydøstasien (Manila), 6. Afrika syd for Sahara (Nairobi) og 7. Golflandene (Abu Dhabi), som har påbegyndt deres arbejde. Næste skridt bliver åbningen af et regionalt sekretariat i Centralasien (Tasjkent — skal bekræftes). Foruden 33 allerede indgåede projekter til i alt 26 mio. EUR er der ved at blive indgået nye kontrakter til i alt ca. 10 mio. EUR med forskellige konsortier, bl.a. fra medlemsstaterne.

7.   TÆNKETANKE

På grundlag af Rådets afgørelse 2010/430/FUSP af 26. juli 2010 er EU's arbejde under EU's strategi mod spredning af masseødelæggelsesvåben blevet aktivt støttet af EU's konsortium for ikkespredning, der indledte sin virksomhed i januar 2011. En ny afgørelse vedtaget den 10. marts forlængede konsortiets aktiviteter i yderligere tre år, både ved at bygge på resultater og erfaringer fra perioden 2011-2013 og ved at tilføje nye og innovative projekter. Det vil sige op til syv ad hoc-seminarer (for 45 personer, der udvælges fra sag til sag, og som afholdes i EU eller op til tre gange uden for EU), en hjælpetjeneste, der inden for to uger skal udarbejde op til tyve politikpapirer på 5-10 sider på anmodning af EU-Udenrigstjenesten, udvikling af et uddannelsesredskab vedrørende ikkespredning og nedrustning (europæisk internetlæseplan til universitetsbrug, der skal foreligge 24 måneder efter kontraktens påbegyndelse).

Efter de vellykkede aktiviteter i 2011-2013 afholdes der den 4.-5. september i år en ny årlig international konference om ikkespredning og nedrustning. To ad hoc-seminarer er blevet afholdt i Bruxelles om BTWC og overholdelse (den 24. april) og om den masseødelæggelsesvåbenfri zone i Mellemøsten (den 18.-19. juni).

Med hensyn til virkningen øgede konsortiets aktiviteter EU's synlighed over for tredjelande og civilsamfundet og bidrog væsentligt til EU's politikudformning inden for ikkespredning og nedrustning. Konsortiet udgør en platform for uformelle kontakter blandt aktørerne og bidrager til at fremme dialogen mellem forskellige interessenter. Konsortiets netværk består af over 60 tænketanke over hele Europa. Aktiviteten har bidraget til øget bevidsthed om udfordringerne i forbindelse med nukleare, kemiske og biologiske våben.

8.   FN'S SIKKERHEDSRÅDS RESOLUTION 1540 OG UDFØRSELSKONTROL

a)   FN's Sikkerhedsråds resolution 1540

Rådets afgørelse til støtte for UNSCR 1540 vedtaget af Rådet den 22. juli 2013 gennemføres af UNODA, der afholder regionale workshopper og gennemfører støttebesøg i lande over hele verden. Gennemførelsen af denne rådsafgørelse medvirker til at øge de relevante nationale og regionale bestræbelser, bidrager til den praktiske efterlevelse af henstillingerne fra den samlede gennemgang i 2009 af status over gennemførelsen af UNSCR 1540 samt indleder og udvikler nationale handlingsplaner på staternes anmodning.

UNODA har undertegnet en aftale med OSCE, der skal medføre synergier til støtte for UNSCR 1540. Endvidere skal der, også for at undgå eventuel overlapning, tilstræbes synergier og samarbejde sammen med EU's CBRN-ekspertisecentre. Fire arrangementer var allerede blevet organiseret med EU-midler, og et femte blev afholdt i Kroatien den 26.—27. juni 2014.

b)   Eksportkontrol

Kommissionen afsluttede tredje fase i revisionen af EU's eksportkontrolordning med vedtagelsen den 24. april 2014 af en meddelelse fra Kommissionen, hvis mål er at kortlægge retningen for EU's eksportkontrol. Meddelelsen identificerer konkrete politiske valgmuligheder for modernisering og tilpasning af eksportkontrol til teknologiske, økonomiske og politiske omstændigheder i hastig udvikling. Inden der tages konkrete initiativer til tiltag, opfordrer Kommissionen nu Rådet og Europa-Parlamentet til at overveje den tilgang, der er fastlagt i denne meddelelse. Parallelt hermed vil Kommissionen foretage en »konsekvensanalyse« af de revisionsmuligheder, der er skitseret i denne meddelelse, så de mest passende lovgivningsmæssige og ikkelovgivningsmæssige tiltag for at effektuere dem kan identificeres.

På lovgivningssiden blev drøftelserne om forslaget til ændring af forordning (EU) nr. 428/2009 om produkter med dobbelt anvendelse, som uddelegerer kompetencen til at ajourføre EU's kontrolliste til Kommissionen, med henblik på hurtigere opdatering, afsluttet på positiv vis, og ændringsforordningen (nr. 599/2014) blev offentliggjort i EU-Tidende den 12. juni 2014 (L 173/79). Som følge heraf vil Kommissionen tage initiativ til, at der forberedes en ajourføring af kontrollisten i andet halvår af 2014.

Gennemførelsen af eksportkontroller blev understøttet af tre møder i Koordinationsgruppen for Produkter med Dobbelt Anvendelse i første halvår af 2014, som navnlig fokuserede på indførelse af nye funktioner i det elektroniske system vedrørende dobbelt anvendelse.

Der blev foretaget EU-koordination for at fremme EU's aftalte holdninger på de relevante møder i eksportkontrolordningerne i første halvår af 2014 (Gruppen af Leverandører af Nukleart Materiale: mødet i den rådgivende gruppe i april 2014 i Wien såvel som før og under plenarugen i NSG i 2014, som blev afholdt den 23.-27. juni i Buenos Aires, missilteknologikontrolregimet: mødet i det forstærkede kontaktpunkt i maj 2014 i Paris, Australiengruppen: plenarmødet i juni 2014).

EU's outreachprogram vedrørende eksportkontrol for at styrke den administrative kapacitet i tredjelande (23) i forbindelse med håndtering af produkter med dobbelt anvendelse fortsatte. Outreachprogrammet har demonstreret et godt samarbejde med de kinesiske eksportkontrolmyndigheder, som udmundede i offentliggørelsen af en fælles eksportkontrolhåndbog. Der blev desuden lagt særlig vægt på at etablere eksportkontrolaktiviteter med Jordan og Kasakhstan. Programmet finansieres under instrumentet, der bidrager til stabilitet og fred.

9.   RUMMET

Siden 2007 har EU fremmet udarbejdelsen af en international adfærdskodeks for aktiviteter i det ydre rum. Dette internationale og frivillige sæt af retningslinjer og tillidsskabende foranstaltninger tager sigte på at øge sikkerheden og forudsigeligheden i forbindelse med alle rumaktiviteter. Sådanne retningslinjer skulle bl.a. kunne begrænse eller minimere skadelig interferens, kollisioner eller uheld i det ydre rum samt skabelsen af affald. Den vil komme til at indeholde de grundregler, som rumfartsnationer skal overholde i såvel civile som militære aktiviteter i rummet.

Efter en række åbne konsultationer om tekstudkastet, der blev afholdt den 16.—17. maj 2013 i Kiev med omkring 140 repræsentanter fra 61 lande, blev teksten revideret. Den 20.—22. november 2013 i Bangkok blev der afholdt en anden runde af konsultationer om den reviderede tekst med 66 lande og organisationer og 133 deltagere. Med henblik på at gøre processen mere gennemsigtig og inklusiv holdt den særlige udsending konsultationer med et betydeligt antal lande, herunder aflagde han besøg i Beijing og Moskva umiddelbart inden konsultationerne i Bangkok. En tredje og afsluttende konsultationsrunde fandt sted den 27.—28. maj 2014 i Luxembourg med deltagelse af 61 lande. Ved den lejlighed præsenterede EU det internationale samfund for et nyt udkast, som blev konsolideret på grundlag af en række bilaterale og multilaterale konsultationer. Mødet var opmuntrende, eftersom der fandt indgående drøftelser sted om teksten, og der var en fremadrettet drøftelse om de næste skridt hen imod kodeksens vedtagelse.

10.   WMD-IKKESPREDNINGSKLAUSULER

EU fortsatte i overensstemmelse med sin WMD-ikkespredningsstrategi med at integrere WMD-ikkespredning i sine aftaleforbindelser med tredjelande.

Der fandt yderligere forhandlinger sted om WMD-ikkespredningsklausuler i relevante aftaler mellem EU og tredjelande, navnlig med Brunei, Japan og Malaysia. Forhandlingerne bidrager til at øge bevidstheden om EU's politik om ikkespredning og nedrustning og udgør et forum til at øge gensidig forståelse af relevante holdninger, identificere mulige områder for fremtidigt samarbejde og opfordre partnerlande til at gøre konkrete fremskridt med hensyn til den internationale ikkespredningsordning.

11.   ANDRE MULTILATERALE FORA

G8/G7

EU forblev aktivt engageret i møderne mellem direktørerne for ikkespredning og nedrustning først i Skt. Petersborg og dernæst i New York.

Siden oprettelsen af det globale partnerskab (GP) i 2002 har dette udvidet sig ud over G8 og er blevet en platform for koordinering og samarbejde, der nu tæller yderligere 20 partnere. På topmødet i Deauville i maj 2011 blev lederne enige om yderligere at styrke biologisk sikkerhed, gennemførelsen af resolution 1540 og nuklear sikkerhed. USA i 2012, Det Forenede Kongerige i 2013 og Rusland indtil dets suspendering fra G8 i 2014 fremmede denne dagsorden, navnlig ved at styrke de fem eksisterende undergrupper vedrørende biologisk, kemisk og nuklear sikkerhed, ekspertisecentre samt outreach og ekspansion under GP-Gruppen. Arbejde af typen globalt partnerskab fortsætter efter udelukkelsen af Rusland. EU's ekspertisecentre spiller fortsat en fremtrædende rolle i det globale partnerskabs ekspertisecentres undergruppe, navnlig som et redskab til at fremme udvekslingen af oplysninger regionalt og om muligt undgå overlapning blandt donorer.

Det Internationale Videnskabs- og Teknologicenter

EU bidrog aktivt til forhandlingerne om vedtagelse af en ajourført aftale om Det Internationale Videnskabs- og Teknologicenter (ISTC). I ISTC skal videnskabsmænd og ingeniører med viden om dobbelt anvendelse gennemføre fredelige forskningsaktiviteter eller kommercielle programmer med EU og andre partnere. ISTC skal søge fortsat at udnytte viden om dobbelt anvendelse ved at give de pågældende videnskabsmænd nye opgaver. Under forhandlingerne understregede EU, at der er behov for en aftale, hvorefter ISTC kan gennemføre projekter, der vil kunne bidrage til effektivt at tackle udfordringer vedrørende spredning i områder, der giver anledning til bekymring, bl.a. i Mellemøsten. Det nye ISTC-hovedkontor blev officielt åbnet i Astana i juni 2014.

12.   POLITISKE DIALOGMØDER

Den særlige udsending afholdt politiske dialogmøder om ikkespredning og nedrustning med Rusland, USA, Japan og Argentina. Han iværksatte dialoger om ikkespredning og nedrustning med Indien (den 16. maj i New Delhi) og Pakistan (den 16. juni i Islamabad). Han afholdt også en række andre bilaterale konsultationer med forskellige aktører, herunder i tilknytning til vigtige arrangementer som f.eks. Gruppen af G8-Direktører for Ikkespredning i Skt. Petersborg (Japan), den fjerde forberedende komité vedrørende NPT 2014 i New York (USA, Japan, Kina, Egypten, Norge, Schweiz, Den Arabiske Liga og UNODA) samt med Indonesien (maj 2014 i Jakarta).

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BILAG 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) |

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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; |
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(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. |
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(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); |
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(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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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:

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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. |
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(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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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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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. |
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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, |
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(a)

promoting the universality of the BTWC,

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

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

| (b) | to promote universality. |
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(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, |
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(a)

universality of the Code,

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

implementation of the Code,

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

to support the universalization of the BTWC,

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

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

| (b) | strengthening the security and laboratory management practices against biological risks. |
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(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; |
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(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. |
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(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, |
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(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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BILAG 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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