# Úradný vestník C 54/2014

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ISSN 1977-1037

doi:10.3000/19771037.C_2014.054.slk

Úradný vestník

Európskej únie

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POLROČNÁ SPRÁVA O POKROKU VO VYKONÁVANÍ STRATÉGIE EÚ PROTI ŠÍRENIU ZBRANÍ HROMADNÉHO NIČENIA (2013/II)

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Podľa stratégie EÚ proti šíreniu zbraní hromadného ničenia, ktorú prijala Európska rada v decembri 2003 (dokument 15708/03), sa každých šesť mesiacov predkladá správa o pokroku v jej vykonávaní. Táto správa o pokroku sa týka činností, ktoré sa uskutočnili počas druhého polroka 2013.

Usmerňujúcimi zásadami EÚ v tejto oblasti sú v súlade s cieľmi Európskej bezpečnostnej stratégie, stratégie EÚ proti šíreniu zbraní hromadného ničenia a „nových smerov činnosti“ (17172/08) naďalej:

| i) | účinný multilateralizmus vrátane presadzovania všeobecného uplatňovania medzinárodných zmlúv, dohovorov a iných nástrojov a ich vykonávania na vnútroštátnej úrovni, a to prostredníctvom diplomatickej činnosti a finančnej pomoci tretím krajinám a medzinárodným organizáciám; |
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účinný multilateralizmus vrátane presadzovania všeobecného uplatňovania medzinárodných zmlúv, dohovorov a iných nástrojov a ich vykonávania na vnútroštátnej úrovni, a to prostredníctvom diplomatickej činnosti a finančnej pomoci tretím krajinám a medzinárodným organizáciám;

| ii) | úzka spolupráca s partnermi a ďalšími tretími krajinami v snahe dospieť k globálnemu zblíženiu názorov na potrebu posilnenia medzinárodného systému nešírenia zbraní. EÚ pokračovala v riešení otázok nešírenia zbraní v rámci svojich bilaterálnych vzťahov so všetkými relevantnými krajinami, a to najmä prostredníctvom politického dialógu a neformálnejších kontaktov; |
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úzka spolupráca s partnermi a ďalšími tretími krajinami v snahe dospieť k globálnemu zblíženiu názorov na potrebu posilnenia medzinárodného systému nešírenia zbraní. EÚ pokračovala v riešení otázok nešírenia zbraní v rámci svojich bilaterálnych vzťahov so všetkými relevantnými krajinami, a to najmä prostredníctvom politického dialógu a neformálnejších kontaktov;

| iii) | účinné a komplementárne využívanie všetkých dostupných nástrojov a finančných zdrojov (rozpočet SZBP, nástroj stability, iné nástroje) s cieľom maximalizovať vplyv svojich činností pri sledovaní cieľov zahraničnej politiky EÚ. |
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účinné a komplementárne využívanie všetkých dostupných nástrojov a finančných zdrojov (rozpočet SZBP, nástroj stability, iné nástroje) s cieľom maximalizovať vplyv svojich činností pri sledovaní cieľov zahraničnej politiky EÚ.

Práca sa preto úzko koordinuje aj v rámci širšej bezpečnostnej politiky a činností EÚ v oblasti predchádzania konfliktom.

Hlavný poradca ESVČ a osobitný vyslanec pre nešírenie a odzbrojenie zastupoval EÚ v druhom polroku 2013 na viacerých kľúčových medzinárodných stretnutiach (predovšetkým na generálnej konferencii MAAE, zasadnutí prvého výboru VZ OSN, zasadnutí skupiny riaditeľov G8 pre nešírenie, výročnom zasadnutí štátov, ktoré sú zmluvnými stranami OPCW, na otvorených konzultáciách o návrhu medzinárodného kódexu správania pre činnosti v kozmickom priestore a na konferencii EÚ o nešírení a odzbrojení).

Počas druhého polroka 2013 sa osobitný vyslanec sústredil na:

| — | zintenzívnenie úsilia o podporu Zmluvy o nešírení jadrových zbraní (NPT) (vrátane jej článku X o odstúpení). Pre EÚ to zostáva najvyššou prioritou aj vzhľadom na to, že to priamo súvisí s významnými regionálnymi záležitosťami v oblasti šírenia v Iráne a KĽDR. Keďže druhé zasadnutie prípravného výboru NPT, ktoré sa konalo 23. apríla – 3. mája 2013 v Ženeve, bolo zatienené skutočnosťou, že sa v roku 2012 neuskutočnila konferencia o vytvorení zóny bez jadrových zbraní a iných zbraní hromadného ničenia na Blízkom východe, zintenzívnilo sa úsilie o prekonanie výsledného sklamania a dosiahnutie ďalšieho pokroku v príslušnom procese. V tejto súvislosti EÚ naďalej podporovala úsilie fínskeho sprostredkovateľa, okrem iného aj organizovaním neformálnych seminárov na podporu dialógu medzi príslušnými stranami za pomoci konzorcia EÚ pre nešírenie, |
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zintenzívnenie úsilia o podporu Zmluvy o nešírení jadrových zbraní (NPT) (vrátane jej článku X o odstúpení). Pre EÚ to zostáva najvyššou prioritou aj vzhľadom na to, že to priamo súvisí s významnými regionálnymi záležitosťami v oblasti šírenia v Iráne a KĽDR. Keďže druhé zasadnutie prípravného výboru NPT, ktoré sa konalo 23. apríla – 3. mája 2013 v Ženeve, bolo zatienené skutočnosťou, že sa v roku 2012 neuskutočnila konferencia o vytvorení zóny bez jadrových zbraní a iných zbraní hromadného ničenia na Blízkom východe, zintenzívnilo sa úsilie o prekonanie výsledného sklamania a dosiahnutie ďalšieho pokroku v príslušnom procese. V tejto súvislosti EÚ naďalej podporovala úsilie fínskeho sprostredkovateľa, okrem iného aj organizovaním neformálnych seminárov na podporu dialógu medzi príslušnými stranami za pomoci konzorcia EÚ pre nešírenie,

| — | dosiahnutie pokroku v iniciatíve za medzinárodný kódex správania pre činnosti v kozmickom priestore. Osobitný vyslanec sa zúčastnil na viacerých dvojstranných osvetových stretnutiach s kľúčovými partnermi vrátane Brazílie, Číny a Ruska. S cieľom ovplyvniť výsledok štúdie skupiny vládnych expertov OSN o opatreniach na zabezpečenie transparentnosti a budovanie dôvery v rámci činností v kozmickom priestore informoval túto skupinu expertov na zasadnutiach v Ženeve (2. apríla 2013) a New Yorku (10. júla 2013), pričom sa mu podarilo do znenia presadiť zmienku o uznaní práce EÚ na tomto kódexe. V Kyjeve 16. – 17. mája 2013 a v Bangkoku 20. – 22. novembra 2013 predsedal otvoreným konzultáciám o návrhu kódexu, na ktorých sa pri oboch príležitostiach zúčastnilo približne 140 zástupcov z viac ako 60 krajín, |
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dosiahnutie pokroku v iniciatíve za medzinárodný kódex správania pre činnosti v kozmickom priestore. Osobitný vyslanec sa zúčastnil na viacerých dvojstranných osvetových stretnutiach s kľúčovými partnermi vrátane Brazílie, Číny a Ruska. S cieľom ovplyvniť výsledok štúdie skupiny vládnych expertov OSN o opatreniach na zabezpečenie transparentnosti a budovanie dôvery v rámci činností v kozmickom priestore informoval túto skupinu expertov na zasadnutiach v Ženeve (2. apríla 2013) a New Yorku (10. júla 2013), pričom sa mu podarilo do znenia presadiť zmienku o uznaní práce EÚ na tomto kódexe. V Kyjeve 16. – 17. mája 2013 a v Bangkoku 20. – 22. novembra 2013 predsedal otvoreným konzultáciám o návrhu kódexu, na ktorých sa pri oboch príležitostiach zúčastnilo približne 140 zástupcov z viac ako 60 krajín,

| — | zintenzívnenie/nadväzovanie dialógov o nešírení s hlavnými partnermi mimo EÚ a pokračovanie v presadzovaní otázok nešírenia v rámci bilaterálnych vzťahov EÚ so všetkými relevantnými krajinami, a to najmä prostredníctvom politického dialógu a väčšieho počtu neformálnych kontaktov. |
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zintenzívnenie/nadväzovanie dialógov o nešírení s hlavnými partnermi mimo EÚ a pokračovanie v presadzovaní otázok nešírenia v rámci bilaterálnych vzťahov EÚ so všetkými relevantnými krajinami, a to najmä prostredníctvom politického dialógu a väčšieho počtu neformálnych kontaktov.

Osobitný vyslanec Bylica viedol delegáciu EÚ na zasadnutí prvého výboru VZ OSN a zúčastnil sa na všeobecnej diskusii. Zúčastnil sa aj na osemnástom zasadnutí štátov, ktoré sú zmluvnými stranami dohovoru o chemických zbraniach (2. – 6. decembra 2013 v Haagu), kde predniesol vyhlásenie EÚ.

1.   JADROVÉ OTÁZKY

Pracovná skupina Rady EÚ pre nešírenie (CONOP) v úzkej spolupráci s príslušnými delegáciami EÚ aktívne prispievala k prípravám pozícií EÚ na zasadnutia Rady guvernérov MAAE v septembri a novembri 2013 a na generálnu konferenciu MAAE v septembri 2013. Poskytla strategické usmernenie a pripravila príspevky EÚ na ďalšie medzinárodné podujatia, ako napríklad na zasadnutie poradnej skupiny jadrových dodávateľov (NSG), konferenciu podľa článku XIV CTBT, zasadnutia prípravnej komisie Organizácie Zmluvy o všeobecnom zákaze jadrových skúšok (CTBTO), režim kontroly raketových technológií (MTCT), austrálsku skupinu, ako aj ďalšie relevantné zasadnutia v rámci jej mandátu. Začala prípravou príspevkov EÚ na tretie zasadnutie prípravného výboru NPT (28. apríla – 9. mája 2014). Vypracovala závery Rady (prijaté Radou pre zahraničné veci 21. októbra 2013) o zabezpečení trvalého uplatňovania účinnej politiky EÚ zameranej na nové výzvy, ktoré predstavuje šírenie zbraní hromadného ničenia a ich nosiče.

1.1.   Nadviazanie na konferenciu o preskúmaní Zmluvy o nešírení jadrových zbraní (NPT) z roku 2010

V rámci prípravy konferencie o preskúmaní v roku 2015 sa na zasadnutí pracovnej skupiny CONOP, ktoré sa konalo 19. februára 2013, uskutočnila diskusia s predsedom druhého prípravného výboru a na zasadnutí 11. novembra 2013 s vymenovaným predsedom druhého hlavného výboru konferencie o preskúmaní NPT. S rovnakým cieľom sa zriadili tri neformálne pracovné podskupiny „priateľov predsedu“, ktorým predsedajú členské štáty EÚ za účasti ESVČ a ktorých cieľom je pripraviť príspevky na cyklus preskúmania NPT v roku 2015.

V súvislosti s vytvorením zóny bez jadrových zbraní a iných zbraní hromadného ničenia na Blízkom východe, čiže témou, ktorá je ústredným bodom cyklu preskúmania NPT, vysoká predstaviteľka vo vyhlásení z 1. júla 2013 opätovne potvrdila, že podpora mieru a stability na celom Blízkom východe zostáva strategickou prioritou EÚ, a znova vyjadrila poľutovanie nad odložením konferencie o vytvorení tejto zóny, ktorá sa mala podľa dohody z konferencie o preskúmaní NPT v roku 2010 uskutočniť v roku 2012.

EÚ naďalej plne podporovala prebiehajúce prípravy na úspešnú konferenciu, a najmä neúnavné úsilie jej sprostredkovateľa veľvyslanca Jaakka Laajavu z Fínska a jeho tímu zamerané na prípravu pôdy pre túto konferenciu. Na oficiálnych zasadnutiach s Ligou arabských štátov a viacerými arabskými krajinami EÚ vyzvala všetky strany tohto regiónu, aby sa urýchlene a proaktívne skontaktovali so sprostredkovateľom a organizátormi konferencie, aby sa mohla konferencia zvolať čo najskôr. ESVČ udržiavala úzke kontakty so sprostredkovateľom a jeho tímom na všetkých úrovniach.

1.2.   Medzinárodná agentúra pre atómovú energiu (MAAE)

EÚ zintenzívnila podporu Medzinárodnej agentúry pre atómovú energiu so sídlom vo Viedni. EÚ je naďalej kľúčovým darcom Fondu pre jadrovú bezpečnosť, do ktorého od roku 2004 prispela sumou takmer 40 miliónov EUR (vrátane najnovšieho záväzku poskytnúť agentúre 8,05 milióna EUR na základe rozhodnutia Rady 2013/517/SZBP z 21. októbra 2013). V oblasti jadrovej bezpečnosti EÚ okrem toho prispela svojimi odbornými technickými znalosťami k odbornej príprave a seminárom organizovaným MAAE, pričom sa zamerala na zvýšenie schopnosti tretích krajín bojovať proti nezákonnému obchodovaniu s jadrovými a inými rádioaktívnymi materiálmi. EÚ a MAAE pokračovali v koordinácii svojej podpory tretích krajín v tejto oblasti. Začali sa prípravy na druhé výročné zasadnutie vysokých úradníkov EÚ a MAAE za účasti vysokých predstaviteľov ESVČ, Európskej komisie/Euratomu a MAAE, ktoré sa uskutoční 20. – 21. februára 2014 vo Viedni. Cieľom týchto zasadnutí je zintenzívniť spoluprácu vo všetkých oblastiach činnosti MAAE, zviditeľniť príspevky EÚ a ďalej koordinovať činnosť EÚ s cieľom zabezpečiť komplementárnosť a zabrániť zdvojovaniu činností centier excelentnosti EÚ v oblasti CBRN a MAAE týkajúcich sa jadrovej bezpečnosti (na tento účel EÚ (spoločné výskumné stredisko) a MAAE uzavreli aj praktické dojednania na usmernenie ich spolupráce).

EÚ sa v záveroch Rady zaviazala od roku 2008 prispieť do banky slabo obohateného uránu pod záštitou MAAE sumou do výšky 25 miliónov EUR. EÚ prispela na podporu tejto banky 20 miliónmi EUR z nástroja stability. Ďalší príspevok sa poskytne z rozpočtu SZBP na základe rozhodnutia Rady. Rada ho zatiaľ neschválila z dôvodu nečakane pomalej finalizácie rôznych dohôd, okrem iných aj dohody s hostiteľským štátom medzi MAAE a Kazachstanom.

V oblasti jadrových záruk riaditeľstvo Európskej komisie pre jadrové záruky naďalej uplatňuje záruky v súvislosti so všetkým civilným jadrovým materiálom vo všetkých 28 členských štátoch EÚ, pričom ročný rozpočet dosahuje približne 20 miliónov EUR. Overovanie záruk sa koordinuje v úzkej spolupráci s MAAE.

MAAE a Komisia neustále zintenzívňujú svoju spoluprácu v tejto oblasti s cieľom optimalizovať využitie ľudských a finančných zdrojov a zároveň zachovať čo najvyššiu účinnosť záruk. EÚ naďalej poskytuje MAAE aj významnú technickú podporu v oblasti jadrových záruk prostredníctvom podporného programu spolupráce Európskej komisie s cieľom umožniť bezpečnú realizáciu mierového využitia jadrových technológií v tretích krajinách.

Generálny riaditeľ MAAE Yukiya Amano a komisár EÚ pre energetiku Günther Oettinger podpísali 17. septembra 2013 popri generálnej konferencii MAAE vo Viedni memorandum o porozumení týkajúce sa jadrovej bezpečnosti, ktorým sa ustanovil rámec spolupráce v záujme podpory zlepšenia jadrovej bezpečnosti v Európe. Toto memorandum je jedným z dôležitých konkrétnych výsledkov prvého zasadnutia vysokých úradníkov EÚ a MAAE, ktoré sa konalo 25. januára 2013 v Bruseli.

Hoci EÚ vyčlenila 10 miliónov EUR na podporu medzinárodného projektu, ktorého cieľom je rozšíriť a modernizovať laboratórium pre záruky v rakúskom Seibersdorfe (z čoho sa 9,50 milióna EUR už previedlo), MAAE sa obrátila na medzinárodných darcov vrátane EÚ, aby prispeli aj na modernizáciu laboratória v Seibersdorfe pre jadrové aplikácie.

Európska komisia na úrovni expertov začala v spolupráci s MAAE proces na posúdenie a podporu zlepšenia databázy MAAE pre nedovolené obchodovanie (ITDB), pokiaľ ide o jej reagovanie na potreby používateľov. Vypracoval sa dokument o najlepších postupoch kultúry harmonizovaného podávania správ, ktorý sa predloží MAAE. V októbri 2013 sa začalo s vývojom web-INF (formulár oznamovania incidentov) s cieľom modernizovať prostriedky podávania správ a tento proces sa dokončí v roku 2014.

Finančné prostriedky, ktoré EÚ poskytla v prospech MAAE na základe jednotných akcií I až IV a rozhodnutia Rady V pomohli dosiahnuť pokrok v úsilí MAAE o zvýšenie jadrovej bezpečnosti v tretích krajinách s dôrazom na tie štáty, ktoré najviac potrebujú posilniť kontrolu rádioaktívneho a jadrového materiálu, čím sa prispelo k zníženiu rizík. Úsilie sa sústredilo na posilnenie právnej a regulačnej infraštruktúry štátov súvisiacej s jadrovým a iným rádioaktívnym materiálom, opatrenia jadrovej bezpečnosti pre jadrový a iný rádioaktívny materiál, ktorý sa používa, skladuje a prepracuje, a súvisiace zariadenia, schopnosti štátov nakladať s jadrovým a rádioaktívnym materiálom mimo vnútroštátnej regulačnej kontroly, vďaka čomu mohli podporené krajiny splniť svoje vnútroštátne a medzinárodné záväzky. Najnovšie rozhodnutie Rady (MAAE VI, 2013/517/SZBP) prijaté 21. októbra 2013 prispeje k ďalšiemu zvýšeniu jadrovej bezpečnosti na celom svete a k posilneniu európskej bezpečnosti tým, že ponúkne podporu činnostiam, ktoré MAAE vykonáva v rámci plánu jadrovej bezpečnosti na roky 2014 – 2017 najmä v oblastiach uvedených vyššie.

1.3.   Zmluva o všeobecnom zákaze jadrových skúšok (CTBT)

EÚ aktívne presadzovala skoré nadobudnutie platnosti Zmluvy o úplnom zákaze jadrových skúšok (CTBT) na základe príslušných rozhodnutí Rady (2010/461/SZBP z 26. júla 2010 a 2012/699/SZBP z 13. novembra 2012) na podporu Organizácie Zmluvy o všeobecnom zákaze jadrových skúšok (CTBTO) a presadzovaním tejto myšlienky vo všetkých krajinách, ktoré CTBT ešte nepodpísali alebo neratifikovali, vrátane zostávajúcich štátov prílohy 2, keďže ratifikácia z ich strany je podmienkou pre nadobudnutie platnosti zmluvy. EÚ bude pokračovať v zvyšovaní informovanosti o CTBT v rôznych kontextoch vrátane stretnutí venovaných politickému dialógu, aby sa vytvorili ďalšie podnety na ratifikáciu tejto zmluvy.

V tomto duchu EÚ vystúpila na neformálnom zasadnutí Valného zhromaždenia OSN, ktoré sa uskutočnilo pri príležitosti Medzinárodného dňa proti jadrovým skúškam (5. septembra 2013), ako aj na konferencii podľa článku XIV CTBT, ktorá sa konala 27. septembra 2013, s cieľom ďalej presadzovať nadobudnutie platnosti tejto zmluvy. Výkonný tajomník CTBTO navštívil 30. septembra – 1. októbra 2013 Brusel, pričom sa ako jeden z hlavných prednášajúcich zúčastnil na konferencii EÚ o nešírení a odzbrojení a absolvoval stretnutia s viacerými významnými predstaviteľmi EÚ.

Konkrétnejšie EÚ v júni 2013 v spolupráci s dočasným technickým sekretariátom CTBTO zorganizovala v rámci konferencie CTBTO o vede a technológii 2013 pridružené podujatie o podpore, ktorú poskytuje EÚ na činnosti prípravnej komisie, a zaviedla ocenenie EÚ.

V dňoch 30. – 31. októbra 2013 EÚ spoločne s CTBTO a angolskými orgánmi zorganizovala v Luande spoločný seminár CTBT na podporu ratifikácie zo strany Angoly, ktorá kľúčovou krajinou tohto regiónu, počas ktorého sa Angola zaviazala zmluvu ratifikovať v nadchádzajúcich mesiacoch. EÚ bude naďalej v spolupráci CTBTO pracovať v iných krajinách na dosahovaní pokroku na ceste k všeobecnému uplatňovaniu CTBT. EÚ skúma aj možnosti podpory tzv. skupiny prominentných osobností, ktorá sa nedávno vytvorila na podnet výkonného tajomníka CTBTO s cieľom ďalej presadzovať nadobudnutie platnosti zmluvy.

Jadrová skúška, ktorú 12. februára 2013 uskutočnila KĽDR, a hrozba možných ďalších skúšok jednoznačne preukázala skutočný význam siete detekčných staníc CTBTO, ktorá je ďalším z projektov, ktoré EÚ podporuje prostredníctvom rozhodnutí Rady. Tímy CTBTO sa zmobilizovali, aby všetkým krajinám, ktoré podpísali CTBT, poskytli najaktuálnejšie údaje na informovanie rozhodujúcich orgánov. Jadrová skúška z februára 2013 poukázala aj na význam uskutočňovania cvičení, akým je napríklad integrované cvičenie v teréne, ktoré sa má uskutočniť v roku 2014 v Jordánsku na účely vyskúšania a zlepšenia reálnych systémov detekcie. Úsilie zamerané na údržbu 321 pomocných seizmických staníc, ktorým sa poskytuje pomoc prostredníctvom jednotných akcií/rozhodnutí Rady I až V, a sprevádzkovanie medzinárodného dátového centra CTBTO (ktoré zhromažďuje, analyzuje a rozširuje údaje získané zo siete staníc) prispeje k potrebnej udržateľnosti systému.

Začala sa a bude pokračovať prieskumná práca zameraná na ďalšiu podporu činností prípravnej komisie CTBTO prostredníctvom finančných prostriedkov EÚ.

1.4.   Regionálne otázky (Irán, KĽDR)

EÚ pokračovala v snahe o dosiahnutie diplomatického riešenia iránskej jadrovej otázky prostredníctvom rokovaní na základe NPT a úplného vykonávania všetkých príslušných rezolúcií BR OSN a Rady guvernérov MAAE. Po troch kolách rozhovorov E3/EU+3 s novým iránskym rokovacím tímom pre jadrové otázky, ktoré sa uskutočnili v októbri a novembri v Ženeve, vysoká predstaviteľka EÚ spoločne s ministrami zahraničných vecí krajín E3+3 (Čína, Francúzsko, Nemecko, Rusko, Spojené kráľovstvo a Spojené štáty) úspešne ukončila zasadnutie, ktoré sa konalo 24. novembra v Ženeve a na ktorom sa dosiahla s Iránom dohoda (známa ako spoločný akčný plán) o prvom kroku na ceste komplexného vyriešenia otázky iránskeho jadrového programu.

Generálny riaditeľ MAAE a viceprezident Iránu podpísali 11. novembra 2013 v Teheráne „spoločné vyhlásenie o rámci spolupráce“ s cieľom posilniť spoluprácu a dialóg medzi agentúrou a Iránom. Irán a MAAE sa dohodli, že prvým korkom bude šesť úvodných praktických opatrení, ktoré má Irán prijať v lehote troch mesiacov.

Pokiaľ ide o KĽDR, EÚ ju naďalej vyzýva, aby si plnila záväzky, ktoré jej vyplývajú z príslušných rezolúcií Bezpečnostnej rady OSN, vrátane úplného, overiteľného a nezvratného zrušenia všetkých svojich jadrových programov a programov balistických rakiet. Rázne odsudzuje jadrovú skúšku, ktorú KĽDR vykonala 12. februára 2013 v priamom rozpore so svojimi medzinárodnými záväzkami podľa rezolúcií Bezpečnostnej rady OSN č. 1718, 1874 a 2087 a ktorá viedla k prijatiu rezolúcie Bezpečnostnej rady OSN č. 2094. EÚ naďalej vyzýva KĽDR, aby si opäť v plnej miere plnila záväzky NPT a MAAE týkajúce sa záruk a poskytla MAAE požadovaný prístup k osobám, dokumentácii, vybaveniu a zariadeniam. EÚ nepretržite podporuje obnovenie šesťstranných rozhovorov a vyzýva KĽDR, aby sa vrátila k dôveryhodným a autentickým medzinárodným rokovaniam. Okrem vykonávania rezolúcií Bezpečnostnej rady OSN zaviedla EÚ aj dodatočné autonómne reštriktívne opatrenia vrátane posilnených kontrol tovaru dvojakého použitia a šírenia konvenčných zbraní. EÚ zopakovala svoju výzvu určenú KĽDR, aby ratifikovala CTBT a vzdala sa akýchkoľvek ďalších provokačných akcií.

2.   KONFERENCIA O ODZBROJENÍ (CD)/ZMLUVA O ZÁKAZE VÝROBY ŠTIEPNEHO MATERIÁLU PRE JADROVÉ ZBRANE ALEBO INÉ JADROVÉ VÝBUŠNÉ ZARIADENIA/VZ OSN 68

Rezolúcia prvého výboru zo 68. Valného zhromaždenia OSN týkajúca sa správy o konferencii o odzbrojení (CD), ktorú predložila predsedajúca krajina konferencie Írsko, obsahuje výzvu, aby CD prekonala mŕtvy bod, na ktorom sa ocitla, a prijala a vykonala vyvážený a komplexný pracovný program. Privítalo sa v nej tiež rozhodnutie CD/1956/Rev 1 zriadiť neformálnu pracovnú skupinu poverenú vypracovať pracovný program. EÚ vyjadrila na pôde prvého výboru VZ OSN nádej, že práca neformálnej skupiny prinesie konkrétne a hmatateľné výsledky. EÚ tiež dala jasne najavo, že v súlade so svojim dlhodobým záväzkom rozšíriť CD dôrazne podporuje vymenovanie osobitného koordinátora pre rozšírenie členstva. EÚ v rámci svojej angažovanosti vo sfére občianskej spoločnosti takisto podporuje posilnenie súčinnosti medzi občianskou spoločnosťou a konferenciou o odzbrojení, čím sa umocní príspevok mimovládnych organizácií a výskumných inštitúcií k práci konferencie.

Jednou z najdôležitejších priorít EÚ je i naďalej bezodkladné začatie a skoré ukončenie rokovaní o Zmluve o zákaze výroby štiepneho materiálu pre jadrové zbrane alebo iné jadrové výbušné zariadenia v rámci konferencie o odzbrojení (CD) na základe dokumentu CD/1299 a na základe mandátu obsiahnutého v tomto dokumente. Takáto zmluva je v oblasti jadrového odzbrojenia naliehavo potrebná ako doplnok k NPT a CTBT. EÚ privítala vytvorenie skupiny vládnych expertov zriadenej podľa rezolúcie valného zhromaždenia 67/53, ktoré má zasadať v rokoch 2014 a 2015.

Počas plenárnych schôdzí 68. zasadnutia VZ OSN predniesla delegácia EÚ celkovo šesť vyhlásení EÚ (všeobecné vyhlásenie, ako aj pozície EÚ k jadrovým zbraniam, mechanizmu odzbrojenia, iným zbraniam hromadného ničenia, konvenčným zbraniam a kozmickému priestoru). EÚ sa pravidelne zúčastňovala na interaktívnych debatách/panelových diskusiách. ESVČ na základe dohodnutých bodov predniesla poznámky/otázky, a to aj počas výmeny názorov s vysokým predstaviteľom pre odzbrojenie a inými činiteľmi na vysokej úrovni, ako aj zástupcom generálneho tajomníka Kimom Won Sooom o riadení zmien, počas panelu o mechanizme odzbrojenia a počas úvodného vystúpenia predsedu vládnych expertov OSN pre transkontinentálne balistické rakety v kozmickom priestore.

Pokiaľ ide o činnosť EÚ v súvislosti s rezolúciami predloženými v prvom výbore, členské štáty spoločne hlasovali pri 32 príležitostiach vrátane hlasovaní o jednotlivých odsekoch. Všetky členské štáty EÚ spoločne predložili 9 rezolúcií. Členským štátom EÚ sa nepodarilo dosiahnuť spoločné hlasovanie v 11 prípadoch.

Podobne ako v prvom výbore, delegácia EÚ predložila vyhlásenia EÚ na pôde štvrtého výboru k téme: Pomoc v oblasti mín, k mierovému využitiu kozmického priestoru a počas plenárnej schôdze VZ o správe MAAE. Pokiaľ ide o HCoC, pozri časť 5 tohto dokumentu.

3.   CHEMICKÉ ZBRANE

Sýria patrila medzi najdôležitejšie body pracovného programu OPCW už od tretej konferencie o preskúmaní a keď Sýria v lete prijala bezprecedentné rozhodnutie, že v súlade s rámcovou dohodou medzi USA a Ruskom oznámi svoje chemické zbrane OPCW a stane sa zmluvnou stranou CWC (Sýria sa oficiálne stala zmluvnou stranou CWC 14. októbra 2013), tejto otázke sa začala venovať maximálna pozornosť. Rigorózny plán ničenia chemických zbraní, na ktorom sa dohodli generálny tajomník OSN a OPCW, podporila EÚ dodávkou 10 vysokošpecializovaných obrnených transportérov a satelitných snímok, ktoré prispeli k vykonávaniu fázy I a II plánu likvidácie zbraní (rozhodnutím Rady 2013/726/SZBP, ktoré bolo prijaté 9. decembra 2013, sa na ne poskytlo 2,3 milióna EUR z rozpočtu SZBP). EÚ sa tiež zaviazala, že finančne prispeje podstatnou čiastkou na novozriadený trustový fond OPCW na podporu fázy III.

Po tretej konferencii o preskúmaní dohovoru o chemických zbraniach (CWC) sa EÚ naďalej sústredila na svoje priority, a to najmä: i) ukončenie likvidácie existujúcich zásob; ii) presadzovanie univerzálneho charakteru CWC (sedem štátov ešte nie je zmluvnou stranou); iii) prechod k úsiliu o nešírenie; iv) presadzovanie budovania kapacít so zreteľom na bezpečnosť a ochranu v chemickom priemysle v rozvojových krajinách v súlade s článkom XI a reakciu na použitie chemických zbraní podľa článku X.

Pokiaľ ide o účinok podpory EÚ, všetky krajiny, ktoré boli vybrané ako príjemcovia pomoci, ju použili na odstránenie kritických technických nedostatkov, čo týmto zmluvným stranám umožnilo dosiahnuť významný pokrok vo vnútroštátnom vykonávaní CWC. Možno tiež uviesť, že rozhodnutia Rady EÚ zostávajú jediným možným spôsobom poskytovania tohto typu pomoci, ktorá je zameraná na odstránenie nedostatkov vo vykonávaní. Z 90 vnútroštátnych vykonávacích podprojektov, ktoré uskutočnil technický sekretariát OPCW za posledné roky, by sa približne polovica nemohla uskutočniť bez financovania na základe jednotných akcií/rozhodnutí Rady.

Pokiaľ ide o prioritu EÚ, ktorou je podpora univerzálnosti CWC, od prijatia prvej jednotnej akcie pristúpilo k dohovoru celkom devätnásť krajín a štyri z tých, ktoré pristúpili v roku 2005, boli zapojené do osvetových aktivít financovaných jednotnou akciou EÚ/rozhodnutím Rady; to platí aj pre všetky krajiny, ktoré pristúpili neskôr.

4.   BIOLOGICKÉ ZBRANE

Po siedmej konferencii o preskúmaní Dohovoru o biologických a toxínových zbraniach (dohovor BTWC) (Ženeva, december 2011) sa EÚ konštruktívne zapojila do procesu medzi zasadnutiami a prispela k nemu vyhláseniami a osobitnými pracovnými dokumentmi: 1. o medzinárodnej spolupráci a pomoci; 2. o posilnení vykonávania na vnútroštátnej úrovni; 3. o budovaní kapacít v oblasti biologickej ochrany a biologickej bezpečnosti. Delegácia EÚ predniesla vyhlásenia EÚ na zasadnutí expertov (Ženeva, 12. – 16. augusta 2013) a zasadnutí zmluvných strán (Ženeva, 9. –13. decembra 2013). Na zasadnutí zmluvných strán sa predložila revidovaná a aktualizovaná verzia pracovného dokumentu EÚ o článku X – spolupráca a pomoc.

Medzi výsledky činností EÚ patrila propagácia dôkladnejšieho dodržiavania dohovoru BTWC vo všetkých regiónoch, lepšie pochopenie BTWC zo strany príslušných vnútroštátnych orgánov a/alebo zintenzívnenie subregionálneho nadväzovania kontaktov v záujme podpory pristupovania k dohovoru BTWC a presadzovanie dobrovoľného vykonávania dohovoru BTWC pred jeho ratifikáciou alebo pristúpením k nemu. V období rokov 2009 až 2013 pristúpili k dohovoru štyri štáty. Vytvorili sa komunikačné kanály s viacerými ďalšími krajinami v Ázii, Afrike a Latinskej Amerike, ktoré nie sú zmluvnou stranou dohovoru, čím sa položili základy pre budúcu činnosť.

V rámci vykonávania rozhodnutia Rady 2012/421/SZBP z 23. júla 2012 ženevská pobočka UNODA (oddelenie pre podporu vykonávania – ISU) zorganizovala regionálne pracovné semináre pre južnú a juhovýchodnú Áziu v Kuala Lumpure, Malajzia ( 3. – 4. novembra), a pre strednú Ameriku a oblasť Karibiku v Mexico City (13. – 14. novembra) s cieľom prehĺbiť chápanie dohovoru BTWC zo strany príslušných vnútroštátnych orgánov, posilniť vytváranie regionálnych sietí na účely podpory pristupovania k dohovoru BTWC a jeho vykonávania, identifikovať, kde je potrebné posilniť vykonávanie dohovoru BTWC, a vytvoriť a/alebo podporiť národné a regionálne združenia pre biologickú bezpečnosť. Národné pracovné semináre sa zorganizovali aj v ekvádorskom Quinte (14. októbra), Burkine Faso (2. – 3. decembra) a Benine (5. – 6. decembra).

EÚ sa zapája aj do podpory zvyšovania biologickej bezpečnosti a posilňovania biologickej ochrany. Rozhodnutie Rady 2013/668/SZBP prijaté 18. novembra 2013 poskytuje v tejto súvislosti prostredníctvom technickej expertízy WHO viac ako 1,7 milióna EUR na podporu projektov, ktorých cieľom je vo vybraných zmluvných stranách podporiť povedomie o biologických rizikách, riadenie biologických rizík v laboratóriách a vývoj národných stratégií pre laboratóriá.

5.   RAKETY

EÚ považuje Haagsky kódex proti šíreniu balistických rakiet (HCoC) za dôležitý multilaterálny nástroj zameraný na obmedzenie šírenia systémov balistických rakiet a súvisiacich technológií prostredníctvom transparentnosti a opatrení na budovanie dôvery a podporuje ho od jeho počiatkov. K tomuto kódexu sa hlásia všetky členské štáty EÚ. EÚ naďalej vykonáva a podporuje tri aspekty kódexu: univerzálnosť, vykonávanie a posilnené a lepšie uplatňovanie.

Na základe rozhodnutia Rady 2012/423/SZBP zorganizovala EÚ spolu s implementačnou agentúrou Fondation pour la recherche stratégique (Nadácia pre strategický výskum – FRS) na podporu HCoC a nešírenia balistických rakiet vo všeobecnosti 15. januára 2013 vo Viedni spomienkovú konferenciu, ktorou sa pripomenulo 10. výročie podpísania HCoC. Popri pravidelnom výročnom zasadnutí HCoC zorganizovala EÚ 31. mája 2013 vo Viedni osvetové podujatie na podporu HCoC. Medzi ďalšie činnosti patrilo osvetové podujatie v septembri 2013 v Ženeve a seminár na posilnenie informovanosti o transfere raketových technológií v Paríži, ako aj ďalší informačný seminár so širokou účasťou, ktorý sa uskutočnil popri zasadnutí prvého výboru VZ OSN 11. októbra 2013. V septembri 2013 sa uskutočnila expertná misia v Číne a začiatkom decembra 2013 v Indii. Dňa 27. novembra 2013 sa v Singapure uskutočnil prvý regionálny seminár.

Zabezpečila sa viditeľnosť EÚ, a to aj prostredníctvom účasti vedúceho delegácie EÚ a jasných odkazov na financovanie zo strany EÚ, ktoré zazneli od takmer všetkých rečníkov. Inováciou bolo zavedenie živého prenosu tejto udalosti cez internet a diskusií na internete.

25. plenárne zasadnutie režimu MTCR sa uskutočnilo od 16. do 18. októbra 2013 v Ríme. EÚ vydala dve stanoviská 16. a 17. októbra 2013. V tlačovej správe z plenárneho zasadnutia sa spomínajú Irán a Severná Kórea ako aktuálne krízové oblasti, pokiaľ ide o šírenie balistických rakiet.

6.   ZMIERŇOVANIE RIZÍK CBRN

EÚ pokračovala v napredovaní pri vykonávaní akčného plánu EÚ v oblasti chemickej, biologickej, rádiologickej a jadrovej bezpečnosti (CBRN) prijatého v roku 2009, pričom doposiaľ sa z programu Predchádzanie a boj proti trestnej činnosti (ISEC) podporilo asi 30 projektov.

Okrem toho rôznorodé projekty súvisiace s CBRN, financované prostredníctvom programu Bezpečná spoločnosť v rámci 7. rámcového programu, poskytujú vedeckú a technickú podporu akčnému plánu pre oblasť CBRN prostredníctvom vedeckých výstupov, ktoré sa týkajú celého cyklu krízového riadenia (od prevencie po obnovu). Pokračujú tiež činnosti zamerané na identifikáciu potreby normalizácie v tejto oblasti, ktorá môže vyústiť do stanovenia „európskych noriem“. Nadchádzajúci program Horizont 2020 (na roky 2014 – 2020) posilní prebiehajúci výskum v oblasti CBRN prostredníctvom cielených tém; pracovný program pre tento výskum sa prijal 10. decembra 2013.

V správe o pokroku vo vykonávaní akčného plánu za rok 2012 sa zdôraznili hlavné úspechy, najmä pokiaľ ide o posilnenie výmeny informácií a osvedčených postupov, usporadúvanie spoločných cvičení a dohodu o troch zoznamoch EÚ obsahujúcich vysokorizikové látky, pokiaľ ide o chemickú, biologickú a rádiologickú a jadrovú oblasť.

Komisia má v záujme stanov politickej vízie na nadchádzajúce roky v úmysle predložiť v prvej polovici roku 2014 oznámenie o novom komplexnom programe EÚ pre oblasť CBRN-E (výbušniny), ktoré sa zameria na obmedzený počet prioritných oblastí, v ktorých je prínos EÚ nesporný.

S cieľom vykonať súčasný akčný plán do roku 2015 a vymedziť nový program pre oblasť CBRN-E (výbušniny) Komisia úzko spolupracuje s orgánmi členských štátov a inými relevantnými zainteresovanými stranami v rámci poradnej skupiny pre CBRN-E a jej podskupín, ktoré pravidelne zasadajú.

V máji 2010 spustila EÚ iniciatívu „centrá excelentnosti (CoE) EÚ v oblasti CBRN“, ktorá sa financuje z nástroja stability. Centrá excelentnosti EÚ v oblasti CBRN sa zriaďujú v reakcii na zistené nedostatočné inštitucionálne kapacity viacerých krajín, pokiaľ ide o zmierňovanie rizík CBRN: rizík trestnej činnosti (šírenia materiálov CBRN alebo terorizmu), prírodných katastrof (zoonózy a epidémií) a nehôd (priemyselných nehôd). Ich cieľom je vypracovať na národnej a regionálnej úrovni politiku CBRN pre všetky hrozby, aby sa tieto riziká dali predpokladať a mohlo sa na ne reagovať. Toto sú v krátkosti štrukturálne opatrenia na zníženie zraniteľnosti krajín vzhľadom na udalosti súvisiace s CBRN vo vzájomnom záujme regiónov a bezpečnosti EÚ.

Daný cieľ možno dosiahnuť vytvorením regionálnych sietí odborných znalostí v právnych, regulačných, technických a kontrolných otázkach, ako aj v otázkach presadzovania pravidiel týkajúcich sa znižovania rizík v oblasti CBRN.

Zriadilo sa šesť regionálnych centier pre tieto oblasti: 1. Severná Afrika (Alžír); 2. pobrežie Atlantického oceánu (Rabat); 3. Blízky východ (Amán); 4. juhovýchodná Európa – Zakaukazsko – Moldavská republika – Ukrajina (Tbilisi); 5. juhovýchodná Ázia (Manila) a 6. subsaharská Afrika (Nairobi), ktoré sú v prevádzke. Ďalším krokom bude otvorenie regionálnych sekretariátov v strednej Ázii (Taškent – zatiaľ nepotvrdené) a v krajinách Perzského zálivu (Abú Dhabí). K tridsiatim trom už dojednaným projektom, ktoré spolu predstavujú sumu 26 miliónov EUR, pribudnú nové projekty predstavujúce približne 10 miliónov EUR, ktoré sú predmetom zmlúv s rôznymi konzorciami, okrem iného aj z členských štátov.

7.   ODBORNÉ ZOSKUPENIA (THINK TANKS)

Na základe rozhodnutia Rady 2010/430/SZBP z 26. júla 2010 aktívne podporovalo činnosť EÚ v rámci stratégie EÚ proti šíreniu zbraní hromadného ničenia Združenie EÚ pre nešírenie zbraní, ktoré začalo svoju činnosť v januári 2011. Združenie za prvé tri roky svojej činnosti vytvorilo sieť viac ako 60 odborných zoskupení v celej Európe. Po úspešných aktivitách zorganizovaných v roku 2012 (prvá konferencia EÚ o nešírení a odzbrojení 3. a 4. februára 2012 a seminár o zóne bez ZHN na Blízkom východe 5. a 6. novembra 2012 ) sa 30. septembra až 1. októbra 2013 konala ďalšia výročná medzinárodná konferencia o nešírení a odzbrojení, ktorej 17. a 18. júna 2013 predchádzalo druhé konzultačné zasadnutie EÚ. Medzitým združenie zintenzívnilo svoju výskumnú činnosť v spolupráci s inými európskymi odbornými zoskupeniami v danej oblasti a uverejnilo pracovné dokumenty týkajúce sa vykonávania stratégie proti šíreniu ZHN, ktoré sú verejne prístupné na jeho stránke <http://www.nonproliferation.eu/>. Činnosť združenia posilnila viditeľnosť EÚ v tretích krajinách a v prostredí občianskej spoločnosti a výrazne prispela k formovaniu politiky EÚ v oblasti nešírenia a odzbrojenia. Združenie je platformou pre neformálne kontakty medzi ľuďmi z praxe a pomáha podporovať dialóg medzi rôznymi zainteresovanými stranami. Jeho činnosť prispela k zvýšeniu informovanosti o výzvach v jadrovej, chemickej a biologickej oblasti. Na začiatok roka 2014 sa pripravuje prijatie nového rozhodnutia Rady, ktorým sa zabezpečí, že združenie bude môcť pokračovať vo svojej činnosti aj v období rokov 2014 – 2016. Týmto novým rozhodnutím sa združenie poverí, aby pokračovalo vo svojej tradičnej činnosti a tiež sa venovalo novým projektom.

8.   REZOLÚCIA BEZPEČNOSTNEJ RADY ORGANIZÁCIE SPOJENÝCH NÁRODOV č. 1540 A KONTROLA VÝVOZU

a)   Rezolúcia BR OSN č. 1540

Rada 22. júla 2013 prijala nové rozhodnutie Rady na podporu rezolúcie Bezpečnostnej rady OSN č. 1540. Vykonávať ho bude Úrad OSN pre otázky odzbrojenia (UNODA), ktorý organizuje regionálne pracovné semináre a návštevy v krajinách na celom svete na účely poskytovania pomoci. Vykonávanie tohto rozhodnutia Rady, ktoré sa začalo 24. októbra 2013, prispeje k zintenzívneniu relevantného národného a regionálneho úsilia, k naplneniu odporúčaní z komplexného preskúmania vykonávania rezolúcie BR OSN č. 1540 z roku 2009 v praxi a na požiadanie dotknutých štátov aj k iniciovaniu a príprave národných akčných plánov.

UNODA podpísal dohodu s OBSE, vďaka ktorej vzniknú synergie na podporu rezolúcie BR OSN č. 1540. O synergiu a koordináciu je potrebné usilovať sa aj s centrami excelentnosti EÚ pre oblasť CBRN, a to aj s cieľom predchádzať duplicitnej činnosti.

b)   Kontrola vývozu

Prijatím správy Európskemu parlamentu a Rade o vykonávaní nariadenia (ES) č. 428/2009 v rokoch 2010 – 2012 dokončila Európska komisia druhú etapu preskúmania režimu EÚ na kontrolu vývozu. V správe sa opisuje najnovší vývoj pravidiel a nariadení týkajúcich sa kontroly vývozu a opatrenia, ktoré sa prijali s cieľom zabezpečiť, aby bola kontrola vývozu jednotná v celej EÚ. Obsahuje tiež prvé systematické zhodnotenie licenčných údajov v celej EÚ, ako aj názory zainteresovaných strán, pokiaľ ide o vplyv kontroly vývozu na bezpečnosť a obchod a potrebu prispôsobiť kontrolné parametre meniacej sa bezpečnostnej, technologickej a hospodárskej situácii.

Čo sa týka regulácie, pokračovali rokovania o navrhovanej zmene nariadenia (ES) č. 428/2009 o dvojakom použití s cieľom urýchliť aktualizáciu kontrolných zoznamov dvojakého použitia EÚ, pričom zasadnutia trialógu s cieľom ukončiť prvé čítanie návrhu prebehli v septembri a decembri 2013.

Vykonávanie kontroly vývozu podporili dve zasadnutia koordinačnej skupiny pre položky s dvojakým použitím vrátane spoločného zasadnutia s predstaviteľmi colných orgánov v novembri 2013. Koordinačná skupina pre položky s dvojakým použitím tiež pripravila usmernenia pre konzultácie medzi príslušnými orgánmi.

Zabezpečila sa úzka spolupráca s partnermi a tretími krajinami a v októbri 2013 sa predovšetkým uskutočnil dialóg s Čínou o kontrole vývozu v rámci pracovnej skupiny pre pokročilé technológie.

Realizovala sa koordinácia EÚ s cieľom presadiť dohodnuté pozície EÚ na relevantných zasadnutiach fór v oblasti kontroly vývozu, ktorých zasadnutia sa uskutočnili v druhom polroku roky 2013 (skupina jadrových dodávateľov: konzultačná skupina v novembri 2013; Wassenaarske usporiadanie: všeobecná pracovná skupina v októbri 2013 a plenárne zasadnutie v novembri 2013; austrálska skupina: plenárne zasadnutie v júni 2013; MTCR: plenárne zasadnutie v júni 2013). EÚ (ako súčasť tímu aktuálneho predsedníctva EÚ) predstavila svoje osvetové aktivity v oblasti kontroly vývozu konvenčných zbraní a položiek s dvojitým použitím počas zasadnutia všeobecnej pracovnej skupiny Wassenaarskeho usporiadania v októbri 2013.

Pokračoval tiež osvetový program EÚ v oblasti kontroly vývozu zameraný na posilnenie administratívnych kapacít v tretích krajinách (23), pokiaľ ide o položky s dvojakým použitím. Tento program sa financuje z nástroja stability.

9.   KOZMICKÝ PRIESTOR

EÚ od roku 2007 podporuje vývoj medzinárodného kódexu správania pre činnosti v kozmickom priestore. Tento medzinárodný a dobrovoľný súbor usmernení by posilnil ochranu, bezpečnosť a predvídateľnosť všetkých činností v kozmickom priestore. Týmito usmerneniami by sa mali okrem iného obmedziť alebo minimalizovať škodlivé zásahy, kolízie alebo nehody v kozmickom priestore, ako aj tvorba odpadu. Stanovili by sa v ňom základné pravidlá, ktoré by mali dodržiavať všetky krajiny realizujúce vesmírne programy, či už ide o civilné alebo vojenské činnosti.

EÚ 5. júna 2012 predložila medzinárodnému spoločenstvu vo Viedni nový návrh, ktorý sa vypracoval na základe série konzultácií s krajinami realizujúcimi vesmírne programy.

Znenie návrhu sa revidovalo po uskutočnení otvorených konzultácií o tomto znení 16. a 17. mája 2013 v Kyjeve, na ktorých sa zúčastnilo približne 140 zástupcov zo 61 krajín. Druhé kolo konzultácií o revidovanom znení, na ktorom sa zúčastnilo 133 účastníkov zo 66 krajín a organizácií, prebehlo v Bangkoku 20. – 22. novembra 2013. Zasadnutie v Bangkoku bolo povzbudivé, pretože sa na ňom podrobne diskutovalo o samotnom znení a procedurálne otázky sa preberali len okrajovo. S cieľom dosiahnuť, aby bol tento proces transparentnejší a inkluzívnejší, uskutočnil osobitný vyslanec v priebehu roka množstvo konzultácií s rôznymi krajinami a v predvečer konzultácií v Bangkoku navštívil aj Peking a Moskvu.

Podľa rozhodnutia Rady 2012/281/SZBP z 29. mája 2012 na podporu návrhu Únie týkajúceho sa medzinárodného kódexu správania pre činnosti v kozmickom priestore riadila vykonávacia agentúra (Inštitút OSN pre výskum v oblasti odzbrojenia – UNIDIR) činnosti na zvýšenie informovanosti o kódexe a na podporu viacstranného procesu. UNIDIR uskutočnil sériu regionálnych seminárov (v Kuala Lumpure, Addis Abebe, Mexiku a Astane) a zorganizoval tri väčšie viacstranné stretnutia za účasti EÚ/ESVČ vo Viedni, Kyjeve a Bangkoku. Zasadnutia v Kyjeve a Bangkoku boli podporené z cestovných grantov s cieľom uľahčiť účasť úradníkov a expertov z tretích krajín.

Ako sa už uviedlo v úvodnej časti, osobitný vyslanec sa intenzívne venoval procesu súvisiacemu so štúdiou skupiny vládnych expertov OSN o transkontinentálnych balistických raketách, pokiaľ ide o činnosti v kozmickom priestore. Pozitívny výsledok štúdie, ktorá obsahuje užitočné odkazy na návrh kódexu správania EÚ, povzbudil všetky členské štáty EÚ, aby spoločne predložili rezolúciu prvého výboru VZ OSN o transkontinentálnych balistických raketách, pokiaľ ide o činnosti v kozmickom priestore, ktorú výbor prijal konsenzom.

10.   DOLOŽKY O NEŠÍRENÍ ZHN

EÚ v súlade so svojou stratégiou proti šíreniu ZHN pokračovala v presadzovaní nešírenia ZHN vo svojich zmluvných vzťahoch s tretími krajinami.

Uskutočnili sa ďalšie rokovania o doložkách o nešírení ZHM v príslušných dohodách medzi EÚ a tretími krajinami, najmä s Brunejom, Japonskom a Kazachstanom. Tieto rokovania prispeli k zvýšeniu povedomia o politike EÚ v oblasti nešírenia a odzbrojenia a vytvorili fórum na prehĺbenie vzájomného pochopenia, pokiaľ ide o relevantné pozície, identifikáciu možných oblastí budúcej spolupráce a podporu partnerských krajín pri dosahovaní konkrétneho pokroku vo vzťahu k medzinárodnému režimu nešírenia.

11.   INÉ MEDZINÁRODNÉ FÓRA

Skupina G8

EÚ zohrávala aktívnu úlohu na stretnutiach riaditeľov pre oblasť nešírenia a odzbrojenia v rámci príprav vyhlásenia zo samitu G8 o nešírení, pričom v spolupráci s predsedníctvom Spojeného kráľovstva pomáhala pri realizácii niekoľkých demaršov k vnútroštátnemu vykonávaniu dodatkového protokolu MAAE a rezolúcie BR OSN č. 1540.

Globálne partnerstvo (GP) sa od svojho vzniku v roku 2002 rozšírilo aj na krajiny mimo G8 a stalo sa platformou pre koordináciu a spoluprácu; v súčasnosti má 17 ďalších partnerov. Na samite v Deauville v máji 2011 sa vedúci predstavitelia dohodli na ďalšom posilňovaní biologickej bezpečnosti, uplatňovania rezolúcie BR OSN č. 1540 a jadrovej bezpečnosti. Spojené štáty v roku 2012 a Spojené kráľovstvo v roku 2013 napredovali v realizácii tohto programu, a to predovšetkým vytvorením štyroch nových pracovných podskupín pre biologickú bezpečnosť, chemickú bezpečnosť, jadrovú bezpečnosť a centrá excelentnosti (CoE) v rámci pracovnej skupiny GP. Jednou z priorít posledného polroka bolo zapojenie (ďalších) regionálnych organizácií a posilnenie regionálnej zodpovednosti. Centrá excelentnosti EÚ, ktoré boli základom pracovnej skupiny pre centrá excelentnosti, získavali v rámci globálneho partnerstva G8 ďalší hybný impulz, a to najmä ako nástroj na uľahčenie výmeny informácií na regionálnej úrovni a prípadne na zabránenie zdvojovania úsilia medzi darcami.

12.   ZASADNUTIA V RÁMCI POLITICKÉHO DIALÓGU

Zorganizovali sa zasadnutia v rámci politického dialógu o nešírení a odzbrojení, väčšinou za účasti osobitného vyslanca, a to s Ruskom (v Moskve), Brazíliou (v Bruseli) a Čínou (v Pekingu). Osobitný vyslanec tiež uskutočnil viacero neformálnych konzultácií s rôznymi aktérmi popri významných podujatiach, medzi ktoré patrili všeobecná konferencia MAAE vo Viedni (Kórejská republika), zasadnutie prvého výboru VZ OSN v New Yorku (s účasťou napríklad Indie, USA, Ruska, sekretariátu OSN, Južnej Afriky), zasadnutie skupiny riaditeľov pre nešírenie G8 v Londýne (Kanada), ako aj konzultáciu s Kazachstanom (v Astane). Počas každoročného dialógu EÚ 28 –USA na vysokej úrovni o nešírení, odzbrojení, kontrole zbraní a zmierňovaní rizík v oblasti CBRN, ktorý sa uskutočnil 13. decembra 2013 v Bruseli, EÚ koordinovala svoje pozície s USA.

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ANNEX 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 2 311 842

  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 toensuring 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, |

Title

Objective and implementing entity

Budget and duration

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 2 311 842

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 toensuring 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,

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

(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 1 727 000

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

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; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

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

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

(b)

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

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

(c)

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

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

Budget: EUR 8 050 000

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; |
| --- | --- |

(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; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

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

| (c) | initiating, developing and implementing National Action Plans upon States’ request. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

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

Implementing entity: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs.

Budget: EUR 750 000

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; |
| --- | --- |

(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); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

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

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

(c)

to enhance the Atmospheric Transport Model (ATM);

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

(d)

to characterise and mitigate Radio Xenon noble gases;

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

(e)

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

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

to improve the sustainment of certified IMS Auxiliary Seismic Stations.

Implementing entity: The Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO.

Budget: EUR 5 185 028

Official Journal: L 314 – 14.11.2012

Estimated duration of the action: 24 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 activities in support 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; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

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

—

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

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

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

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

(b)

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

Implementing entity: Fondation pour le Recherche Stratégique.

Budget: EUR 930 000

Official Journal: L 196 – 24.7.2012

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Extended to 16 May 2014.

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

The objectives are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(e)

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

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

(f)

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

Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.

Budget: EUR 352 000

Official Journal: L 196 – 24.7.2012

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months.

To be closed at the beginning of 2014.

A contribution 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).

Council Decision 2012/421/CFSP of 23 July 2012 in support of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), in the framework of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.

The objectives are:

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

(a)

promoting the universality of the BTWC,

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

(b)

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

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

(c)

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

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

Budget: EUR 1 700 000

Official Journal: L 196 – 24.7.2012

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

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

The objectives are:

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

(a)

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

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

(b)

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

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

Budget: EUR 1 490 000

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.

The objectives are:

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

(a)

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

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

(b)

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

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

(c)

to enhance international cooperation in the field of chemical activities,

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

(d)

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

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

(e)

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

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

Budget: EUR 2 140 000

Official Journal: L 87 – 24.3.2012

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Extended to 31 December 2014

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

The objectives are:

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

(a)

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

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

(b)

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

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

(c)

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

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

(d)

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

Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.

Budget: EUR 347 700

Official Journal: L 341 – 23.12.2012

Implemented.

Council Decision 2010/585/CFSP of 27 September 2010 on support for IAEA activities in the areas of nuclear security and verification and in the framework of the implementation of the EU Strategy against Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction – IAEA V.

The objectives are:

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

(a)

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

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

(b)

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

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

(c)

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

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

Budget: EUR 9 966 000

Official Journal: L 302 – 1.10.2010

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Extended to 30 June 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), |
| --- | --- |

(a)

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

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

(b)

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

Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.

Budget: EUR 2 182 000

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; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

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

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

(b)

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

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

(c)

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

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

(d)

to develop an OSI noble gas capable detection system.

Implementing entity: The Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO.

Budget: EUR 5 280 000

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 universalisation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and in particular to promote the ratification/accession to the CWC by States not Parties (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and to support the full implementation of the CWC by the States Parties:

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

(a)

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

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

(b)

to promote universality.

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

Budget: EUR 2 110 000

Official Journal: L 197 – 29.7.2009

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months.

Implemented.

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

The EU supports three aspects of the Code as follows:

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

(a)

universality of the Code,

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

(b)

implementation of the Code,

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

(c)

enhancement and improved functioning of the Code.

Implementing entity: Fondation pour le Recherche Stratégique.

Budget: EUR 1 015 000

Official Journal: L 345 – 23.12.2008

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

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

The overall objective is:

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

(a)

to support the universalization of the BTWC,

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

(b)

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

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

(c)

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

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

Budget: EUR 1 400 000

Official Journal: L 302 – 13.11.2008

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

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

The EU supports the development of capacity of the Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO in the area of Verification by:

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

(a)

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

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

(b)

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

Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission.

Budget: EUR 2 316 000

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 475 000

Official Journal: L 127 – 15.5.2008

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

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

The objectives are:

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

(a)

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

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

(b)

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

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

(c)

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

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

Budget: EUR 7 703 000

Official Journal: L 107 – 17.4.2008

Estimated duration of the action: 24 months.

Implemented.

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

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

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

(a)

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

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

(b)

strengthening the security and laboratory management practices against biological risks.

Implementing entity: The World Health Organisation.

Budget: EUR 2 105 000

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 1 780 000

Official Journal: L 304 – 22.11.2007

Estimated duration of the action: 18 months.

Suspension, Force majeure.

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

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

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

(a)

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

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

(b)

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

Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission.

Budget: EUR 1 670 000

Official Journal: L 176 – 6.7.2007

Estimated duration of the action: 15 months.

Implemented.

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

The objective is to support the universalization of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and in particular to promote the ratification/accession to the CWC by States not Parties (signatory States as well as non-signatory States) and to support the full implementation of the CWC by the States Parties.

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

(a)

promotion of universality of the CWC,

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

(b)

support for full implementation of the CWC by States Parties,

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

(c)

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

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

(d)

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

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

Budget: EUR 1 700 000

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 3 145 000

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 6 995 000

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 195 000

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 1 133 000

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 867 000

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 1 697 000

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 3 914 000

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 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 1 841 000

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 7 730 000

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 3 329 000

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 680 000

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 8 900 000

Official Journal: L 331 – 23.12.1999

Estimated duration of the action: 48 months.

Implemented.

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ANNEX 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 |

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

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, 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, 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 co-operation legacy in the area of trafficking of CBRN materials (preparation phase to ‘EU CBRN Centres of Excellence’). | UNICRI | 1 million | 16.3.2009-15.7.2011 |
| 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 co-operation legacy in the area of trafficking of CBRN materials (preparation phase to ‘EU CBRN Centres of Excellence’).

UNICRI

1 million

16.3.2009-15.7.2011

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) | 8.2010-8.2013 |
| 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)

8.2010-8.2013

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 | 343 000 | 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 | 307 000 | 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 | 699 274 | 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 | 3 500 000 | 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 | 499 100 | 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 | 1 399 988 | 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 | 649 812 | 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 | 480 000 | 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 | 599 830 | 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 | 299 936 | 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 | 434 010 | 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 | 3 650 000 | 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 | 2 000 000 | 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 | 497 500 | 12.2012-3.2014 |
| IFS/2012/306-670 | Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia - LOT2 | 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 | 241 540 | 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 | 988 205 | 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 | 440 000 | 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 | 298 500 | 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 | 121 660 | 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 | 1 650 000 | 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 | 2 300 000 | 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 | 721 886 | 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

343 000

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

307 000

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

699 274

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

3 500 000

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

499 100

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

1 399 988

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

649 812

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

480 000

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

599 830

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

299 936

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

434 010

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

3 650 000

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

2 000 000

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

497 500

12.2012-3.2014

IFS/2012/306-670

Supply of radiation detection equipment for South East Asia - LOT2

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

241 540

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

988 205

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

440 000

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

298 500

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

121 660

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

1 650 000

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

2 300 000

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

721 886

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 | 3 500 000 | 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 | 5 000 000 | 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 | 2 699 069 | 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 | 3 914 034 | 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 | 299 999 | 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-sectoral approach, to minimize risks in association with natural or deliberate released hazards. | World Health Organisation | 1 500 000 | 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 | 3 871 800 | 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 | 700 047 | 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 | 2 500 000 | 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 | 140 885,85 | 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 | 3 100 000 | 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 | 4 495 712 | 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 | 6 400 000 | 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 | 3 626 410 | 12.2013-12.2017 |

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

3 500 000

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

5 000 000

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

2 699 069

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

3 914 034

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

299 999

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

World Health Organisation

1 500 000

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

3 871 800

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

700 047

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

2 500 000

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

140 885,85

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

3 100 000

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

4 495 712

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

6 400 000

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

3 626 410

12.2013-12.2017

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