Annual progress report on the implementation of the European Union strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (2017)
Date: 2018-05-18
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: EU strategy, International Atomic Energy Agency, arms control, ballistic missile, export monitoring, international cooperation, non-proliferation of arms, nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear safety, weapon of mass destruction








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18.5.2018   


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Official Journal of the European Union


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Annual progress report on the implementation of the European Union strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (2017)
(2018/C 172/01)

INTRODUCTION









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This Progress Report on the implementation of the European Union Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) adopted by the European Council in December 2003 (doc. 15708/03) covers activities carried out in 2017. The Report is non-exhaustive and focuses on the main developments. All activities were undertaken within the broader context of EU security policy and conflict-prevention.












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Based on the Global Strategy for the European Union's Foreign and Security Policy (doc. 10715/16), the European Union Strategy against the Proliferation of WMD and the New Lines for Action (doc. 17172/08), the guiding principles of the European Union continue to be:






(a)


effective multilateralism, including safeguarding the centrality and the promotion of the universality of global non-proliferation and disarmament architecture, through diplomatic action and financial assistance to third countries and international organisations;










(b)


close cooperation with countries to strengthen the international non-proliferation regime;










(c)


addressing non-proliferation issues in the EU's bilateral political and non-proliferation and disarmament dialogue meetings and in more informal contacts;










(d)


the effective and complementary use of all available instruments and financial resources — the Common Foreign and Security Policy budget, the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP), other instruments — in order to maximise the impact of the EU's activities in pursuit of its foreign policy objectives.
















3.


The European External Action Service (EEAS), in particular the Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-proliferation represented the EU in a number of key international meetings in 2017:






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the G7 Non-Proliferation Directors' Group meetings in Rome,










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the launch ceremony of the International Atomic Energy Agency's Low Enriched Uranium Bank in Astana (29 August 2017),










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the 61st International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference held in Vienna (18-22 September 2017),










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the meetings of the Nuclear Security Contact Group,










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the 72 UN General Assembly First Committee.




The Special Envoy focused on:






(a)


promoting universal adherence to and entry-into-force of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), and enhancing the visibility of the EU’s commitment;










(b)


initiating and maintaining non-proliferation dialogue with major partners and mainstreaming non-proliferation issues in the EU’s bilateral relations;
















4.


The EU Council Working Group on Non-Proliferation convened 11 times in 2017, including at director level, to discuss EU positions and future activities. The EU delegations in Vienna, Geneva and New York prepared a number of EU statements for multilateral fora and contributed actively to policymaking through regular EU coordination meetings.





NUCLEAR ISSUES









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The EU is fully committed to promoting the full, complete and effective implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the early entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the establishment of a zone free of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems in the Middle East. The start and early conclusion of negotiations, at the Conference on Disarmament, on a treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices remains high on the agenda.





Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the International Atomic Energy Agency









6.


The NPT review cycle started in 2017 with the First session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the NPT taking place in Vienna from 2 until 12 May 2017. The EU delivered four statements: one in the general debate and three in the debates on disarmament, non-proliferation and peaceful uses respectively; a specific statement in support of the creation of a WMD-free zone in the Middle East was also made. In addition, the EU organised two side events on the EU support for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty and on EU-IAEA cooperation in nuclear science applications and submitted two working papers on nuclear non-proliferation and on peaceful uses of nuclear technology. All EU Member States supported the statement calling for strict implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).












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EU support for the core responsibilities of the IAEA regarding non-proliferation, nuclear energy, nuclear safety, nuclear security and technical cooperation continued. The EU welcomed the adoption of the 2018-2021 IAEA Nuclear Security Plan and engaged in promoting the need for predictable and sustainable resources for nuclear security. Together with the bilateral contributions from its Member States, the EU is the second largest donor to the IAEA Nuclear Security Fund. The EU financial contribution based on seven successive Council Joint Actions/Decisions has reached more than EUR 45 million for the period 2009-2017. Building on the success and lessons learned from Council Decision VI, 2013/517/CFSP (1), the EU adopted a 7th Council Decision supporting the IAEA nuclear security activities undertaken under the IAEA Nuclear Security Plan for the period 2017-2019.












8.


EU funding under Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2383 (2) of 21 December 2016 aims to encourage progress towards the universalisation of international non-proliferation and nuclear security instruments; assist States in the establishment of indigenous technical, scientific and human capacity, necessary for effective, sustainable nuclear security; strengthen capacities to prevent, detect, respond and protect people, property, environment and society from criminal or intentional unauthorised acts involving nuclear or other radioactive material out of regulatory control; strengthen the detection of and response to illicit trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive material; contribute to computer security in the nuclear field; strengthen the security of radioactive sources, to bring them to a safe and secure storage in the countries in need of support, including repatriation to the country of origin or supplier; strengthen physical protection of nuclear and other radioactive material.












9.


The European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) continued to support the IAEA's Illicit Trafficking Database. The IAEA has acknowledged the improvements in reporting achieved through modernising the website of the Incident Notification Forms. The EU support in this respect will continue. In the margins of the 5th EU-IAEA Senior Officials Meeting (15 February 2017), the JRC and the IAEA signed ‘Practical Arrangements on Cooperation on Nuclear Science Applications’ aimed at developing joint activities and avoiding duplication of efforts.












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The EU continued to contribute to the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) by coordinating the Joint Commission established by the JCPOA and a number of expert-level working groups established under the Joint Commission. All coordination activities are conducted while fully respecting the IAEA's long-term mission of verification and monitoring of Iran's nuclear-related commitments. Moreover, the EU has engaged in implementing Annex III of the JCPoA in close coordination with the IAEA to foster civil-nuclear cooperation with Iran, in particular on projects to improve nuclear safety.












11.


The EU Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-proliferation participated in the launching ceremony of the IAEA Low-Enriched Uranium (LEU) Bank held in Astana on 29 August 2017. With its Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/2001 (3) on a Union contribution of over EUR 4 million for the establishment and the secure management of the LEU Bank, the EU helps ensure that nuclear fuel is supplied in a secure and safe manner. The contribution helps the IAEA guarantee the security and safety of LEU transport from procurement to supply, and during storage at the Bank's site. The European Commission under the Instrument for Stability has already provided EUR 20 million for the purpose of acquiring the LEU once the project is fully operational.












12.


Comprehensive safeguards agreements together with additional protocols constitute the current verification standard and the EU continues to call for them to be made universally adhered to without delay. The close cooperation between Euratom and the IAEA allows for effective and efficient safeguards. The EU actively supports the IAEA's safeguards system through the European Commission Safeguards Support Programme and the Support Programmes of some of its Member States.












13.


To further the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, the EU has allocated EUR 225 million over the period 2014-2020 to promote nuclear safety, radiation protection and the application of efficient and effective safeguards in third countries. The EU and its Member States attach the utmost importance to the worldwide implementation and continuous improvement of nuclear safety. One of the aims of the Council Directive 2009/71/Euratom of 25 June 2009 establishing a Community framework for the nuclear safety of nuclear installations (4) is to prevent accidents and, should they occur, mitigate the consequences by avoiding early and large radioactive releases. The EU and its Member States continue to be strong supporters of the IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme, including through substantial contributions to the Technical Cooperation Fund and the Peaceful Uses Initiative. The EU's ranking as second largest contributor to the Technical Cooperation Programme also demonstrates its commitment to all three pillars of the NPT.












14.


The EU and the IAEA hold an annual Senior Officials Meeting to review and plan their broad-range cooperation. The last meeting was hosted by the EU/EEAS on 15 February 2017 in Brussels. The EU Political and Security Committee visited Vienna on 22 May 2017 and held meetings with the IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano. Discussions covered IAEA activities in the area of verification, including regional issues, nuclear safety and security, and nuclear applications. The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission (HRVP) held discussions with the IAEA Director-General in the margins of the Munich Security Conference and the Bled Strategic Forum.





Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty









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The early entry into force and universality of the CTBT are important objectives of the EU strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. All EU Member States have demonstrated their commitment to the Treaty by ratifying it and by provisionally applying its basic obligations. The EU promotes consistently the benefits and added value of the Treaty to peace, security and non-proliferation, including in its civil applications and supports financially the CTBT Organisation (CTBTO).












16.


At the invitation of the CTBTO Executive Secretary Dr Lassina Zerbo the EU HRVP participated in the ministerial-level 2017 Conference on Facilitating the Entry into Force of the CTBT also known as the Article XIV Conference which took place in New York on 20 September 2017. At the Conference HRVP Mogherini delivered a statement on behalf of the EU. She held bilateral meetings with the CTBTO Executive Secretary in the margins of the Munich Security Conference, the Bled Strategic Forum and the UN General Assembly.












17.


The EU uses every opportunity to advocate CTBT ratification in international fora and meetings with countries that have not yet signed or ratified the Treaty, and continues to use diplomatic means to promote the entry into force of the Treaty in those countries. The CTBT was raised bilaterally in the EU political and NPD dialogues with India, Pakistan and the US. The EU also encouraged Thailand to move to ratification.












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The EU will continue to strongly support the CTBT and its Organisation. Since 2006 the Council has adopted seven Joint Actions/Council Decisions to support the activities of the Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO and to further strengthen the Preparatory Commission's monitoring and verification capabilities. The EU's total financial support to the CTBTO exceeds EUR 18,5 million.





Initiatives related to nuclear security









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The EU continued to support the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) and its mission to strengthen global capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to nuclear terrorism. The EU participated in the GICNT Implementation and Assessment Group meeting (8-10 February 2017) hosted by India and in the GICNT Plenary held in Tokyo (1-2 June 2017). The EU and its Member States are actively involved in the work of the GICNT Implementation and Assessment Group, in all areas: nuclear detection, nuclear forensics and response and mitigation. The EU has actively contributed to the substance of all reference documents of the IAG working groups. In the Plenary meeting, Finland was selected as the Coordinator for the Implementation and Assessment Group for 2017-2019. The European Union and its Member States organise and participate in events to help foster international awareness and commitment to nuclear security such as the Sentinel 2017 Workshop: Best Practices for National Nuclear Security Exercise programs organised by Governments of the United Kingdom and Bulgaria, under the auspices of the GICNT, the Magic Maggiore Technical Reach-back workshop organised at JRC in Ispra, Italy, the Vigilant Marmot Legal Frameworks workshop organised by Slovakia together with Canada and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime within the framework of the GICNT and Exercise Olympus: Law Enforcement and Technical Reachback Dialogue, organised by the Government of Romania in cooperation with the GICNT and Interpol.












20.


The EU Nuclear Security Training Centre for detection and response to illicit acts with nuclear and other radioactive materials (Eusectra) has been fully operational since 2013 for the benefit of European Union Member States and partner countries, among them several GICNT members. The Centre is operated by the EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) at its sites in Karlsruhe (Germany) and Ispra (Italy), in close cooperation with other international initiatives promoted by the International Atomic Energy Agency and several GICNT partner countries. The Centre is also used for practical exercises mainly related to countering nuclear smuggling.












21.


The European Commission and the EU Member States continued their nuclear forensics activities on the basic characterisation of intercepted nuclear material, using an advanced nuclear forensic investigation at the JRC Institute for Transuranium Elements. Overall, nuclear materials detected and seized in more than 50 incidents have been examined thus providing support to competent authorities in EU Member States and beyond.





Initiatives related to nuclear verification









22.


The EU and its Member States supported the 2016 UNGA resolution on Nuclear Disarmament Verification on the establishment of the Group of Governmental Experts to consider the role of verification in advancing nuclear disarmament and the subsequent decision of the First Committee in 2017 to keep that item on the agenda. The EU is supportive of the work of broader partnerships and cooperative verification arrangements and has participated in the work of the International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament Verification (IPNDV) since its inauguration in 2015. In Phase II of the IPNDV, which was launched at the Fifth Plenary meeting in Buenos Aires in November 2017, the EU (the EEAS, the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) and DG ENER) will continue working to prepare technical capacities for effective verification of future nuclear arms control and disarmament agreements. Substantive support to the UN Group of Governmental Experts on Nuclear Disarmament Verification and the 2020 Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty are defined as main goals.





Regional issues









23.


The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's nuclear weapons, WMD and ballistic missile programmes and its decision to cease all cooperation with the IAEA continue to be a major cause for concern to the EU. The EU condemned in the strongest possible terms the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. The European Union's message is unequivocal: the DPRK must abandon its nuclear, weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner, immediately cease all related activities and return to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the IAEA Safeguards. The President of the European Council and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy both issued strong statements following the nuclear test conducted by the DPRK on 3 September 2017. The CTBTO responded immediately and effectively to the nuclear test conducted by the DPRK: it demonstrated the verification regime's ability to provide independent and reliable data. This is an important contribution to regional and international stability. EU statements were also delivered immediately at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva and at the technical briefing organised by the CTBTO Provisional Technical Secretariat in Vienna.












24.


On 25 September the Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique (FRS) with the support of the EEAS organised a one-day seminar ‘The DPRK nuclear and ballistic crisis: The way forward’. Participants included senior diplomats from EU Member States, the Republic of Korea and Japan, FRS, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute and Vienna Centre for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation academics, the CTBTO, the French Ministry of Defence and the European External Action Service. The seminar analysed the fast progression of the DPRK nuclear and ballistic programmes, the strategic dimensions of the crisis, the regional perspectives and looked into the possible common approaches to managing the crisis.












25.


The EU sanctions' regime towards the DPRK is currently the most restrictive in operation. On 16 October EU Foreign Ministers adopted a further package of additional EU autonomous measures that go beyond those decided by the United Nations.












26.


Regarding other regions, the EU continued to demonstrate its commitment in relevant multilateral fora to the establishment of a zone free of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems in the Middle East. This issue also falls within the scope of discussions in the EU — League of Arab States Working Group on Non-proliferation and Arms Control set up under the EU-LAS Strategic Dialogue. The Working Group held a meeting on 27 November 2017.





The Conference on Disarmament (CD)/Treaty Banning the Production of Fissile Material for Nuclear Weapons or other Nuclear Explosive Devices









27.


The Conference on Disarmament (CD), in accordance with its mandate, plays a crucial role in negotiating multilateral disarmament treaties. The EU is therefore concerned about its continued stalemate. The EU calls on all CD member states to start negotiations on such a treaty without delay and to begin work on the other issues on the agenda in line with the adopted Programme of Work CD/1864 and reiterates its longstanding commitment to the enlargement of the Conference.












28.


The EU stresses the important role that the UN Disarmament Commission (UNDC) is designed to play as a deliberative body of the UN General Assembly on disarmament matters and supports the efforts to improve its working methods. The EU welcomes the adoption by consensus in April 2017 of recommendations on practical confidence-building measures in the field of conventional weapons for the first time since 1999. The EU also welcomes the consensus on recommendations for objectives and agenda for the Fourth Special Session devoted to Disarmament.












29.


A clear priority for the EU is the immediate start and early conclusion of negotiations at the Conference on Disarmament of a treaty banning the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices (FMCT), on the basis of document CD/1299 and the mandate contained therein. All EU Member States supported the 2016 UN General Assembly Resolution 71/259 on the FMCT, which sets up an inclusive process by organising informal consultative meetings with all UN Member States and the Chair of the high-level FMCT expert preparatory group. With Council Decision (EU) 2017/2284 (5) of 11 December 2017 the EU decided to provide support to States in the African, Asia-Pacific and Latin America and Caribbean regions to participate in the high-level fissile material cut-off treaty expert preparatory group consultative process.












30.


The EU encourages all countries possessing nuclear weapons that have not done so to declare and uphold an immediate moratorium on the production of fissile material for nuclear weapons or other nuclear explosive devices, if they have not already done so.





CHEMICAL WEAPONS









31.


The EU continued to support the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) with voluntary contributions to the Chemical Weapons Convention's core objectives and the Organisation special operations regarding Syria's chemical weapons programme.












32.


In this respect, the EU supported the OPCW Director-General decision that the Fact Finding Mission continue their work and that the Declaration Assessment Team continues to examine gaps and discrepancies in the Syrian declarations. The EU welcomed the adoption of UNSCR 2319 (2016) extending by one year the mandate of the OPCW-UN Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM) established by UNSCR 2235 (2015) to identify the perpetrators of chemical attacks in Syria while noting with great concern that the UNSC was prevented from renewing the JIM's mandate again in 2017. The JIM's reporting in 2016 and 2017 acknowledged three uses of chlorine gas as well as one use of sarin, all by the Syrian Armed Forces. The JIM also identified ISIL to be responsible for the use of sulphur mustard in two incidents. By way of Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/2215 (6) adopted on 30 November 2015, the EU had provided financial support of EUR 4,6 million to the costs associated with the Joint Investigative Mechanism activities under UNSCR 2235 (2015). With Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2303 (7) of 12 December 2017 and Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2302 (8) of 12 December 2017, the EU provided assistance to the OPCW for the provision of satellite imagery in support of operations in Syria (1 million EUR) and for the decontamination of the former storage site of Libyan chemical weapons in Ruwagha (3,3 million EUR).












33.


The EU also continued monitoring the implementation of EU Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/259 (9) adopted in February 2015 in support of the OPCW core agenda, for the years 2015-2018.












34.


Council Decision 2014/74/CFSP (10) of 10 February 2014 and Council Regulation (EU) No 124/2014 (11) of 10 February 2014 introduced derogation for the possible use of Syrian frozen assets to cover expenses related to OPCW verification and destruction activities in Syria. In November 2014, the EU addressed a letter to the OPCW Director-General informing him of this possibility and requesting him to approach the Syrian authorities on this matter. The proposal has been transmitted to the Syrian authorities who have rejected it so far. However, the EU continues to refer to this proposal on all appropriate occasions including in the EU statements at the OPCW.












35.


While the initial core objectives of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) such as universality, destruction of remaining chemical weapons stockpiles and national implementation are yet to be fully achieved, the EU and its Member States are looking ahead and starting to reflect on the post-chemical weapons destruction stage. In view of the upcoming 4th CWC Review Conference (December 2018), the EU and its Member States have started to consider future challenges in keeping the organisation relevant (i.e. prohibiting the re-emergence of chemical weapons, the use by non-state actors and terrorists, convergence with biology), and hence supporting the effectiveness of the Convention. In this regard, the EU supported the establishment of the OPCW Open Ended Working Group on the Future Priorities and engaged in drafting an EU common position to contribute to the relevant OPCW debate.





BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS









36.


Despite the lack of agreement on intersessional work programme at the Eighth Review Conference of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) held on 7-25 November 2016 the European Union continued its strong political and financial support for the implementation and the universalisation of the Convention, including through the consistent and comprehensive implementation by the BTWC Implementation Support Unit of the EU's fourth assistance programme laid down in Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/51 (12). Two regional workshops supporting universal adherence to the Convention in the Pacific region and enhanced dialogue on science and technology in Eastern Europe and Central Asia were organised. Ten extended assistance programmes on national implementation of the Convention have been launched by the ISU as well.












37.


The European Union and its Member States were furthermore actively and constructively engaged in the discussions in the run up to and during the Meeting of States Parties to the Convention held on 4-8 December 2017. The European Union firmly supported the fulfilment of the MSP's mandate as laid down in the Final Document of the Eighth Review Conference, including ‘reaching consensus on an intersessional process’ and adopting decision on a work programme during the period until the Ninth Review Conference. In this respect, the European Union conducted a demarche to a large number of BTWC States Parties and put forward an EU working paper outlining the Union's relevant activities and positions. The European Union welcomed the agreement reached by the Meeting of States Parties on an Intersessional programme of work for 2018-2020 that will help to maintain the relevance of the Convention and bring impetus to efforts to promote universalisation and implementation. The European Union will continue to offer capacity-building assistance in the framework of the EU Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/51 and other instruments such as the Centres of Excellence on the mitigation of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risks.












38.


Since 2006 the EU has provided substantive support to BTWC core activities through four consecutive assistance programmes. The EU Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/51 adopted on 18 January 2016 sets up the most comprehensive framework in this respect. It provides funding for BTWC projects related to universalisation; regional workshops on science and technology developments relevant to the Convention; national implementation; support for the preparations for the Eight Review Conference; support for the UN Secretary General's Mechanism for the investigation of alleged use of chemical, biological and toxin weapons; awareness-raising and education. The financial amount for the implementation of the projects for the period from 2016 until 2018 is EUR 2,3 million thus bringing the overall EU support for BTWC core activities to EUR 6,3 million.





BALLISTIC MISSILES


Hague Code of Conduct









39.


The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCoC) is the result of efforts by the international community to regulate the area of ballistic missiles capable of carrying weapons of mass destruction. The HCoC is the only multilateral transparency and confidence building instrument relating to the spread of ballistic missiles. The EU has strongly supported the Code since its inception. All EU Member States have subscribed to it.












40.


By subscribing to the HCoC, members voluntarily commit themselves politically to provide pre-launch notifications on ballistic missile and space-launch vehicle launches and test flights. Subscribing countries also commit themselves to submitting an annual declaration of their country’s policies on ballistic missiles and space-launch vehicles.












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Since the signing and entry into force of the politically-binding HCoC in November 2002 in The Hague, Netherlands, the number of signatories has increased from 93 to 139.












42.


The EU plays a leading role in promoting and supporting the universality, full implementation and enhanced functioning of the HCoC in support of the Code's three main objectives: universality, implementation and enhancement. During more than a decade, the EU Council has adopted, in the CFSP framework, a series of Decisions/Joint Actions that have provided the means for continued EU support to the Hague Code of Conduct and to missile non-proliferation in general. Through these Council Decisions, the EU finances HCoC outreach activities, expert meetings and regional awareness sessions. The activities are carried out by the Paris-based Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique, usually also involving the rotating HCoC Chair.












43.


With the newly adopted Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2370 (13) of 18 December 2017, the EU will continue to promote the subscription to the Code and ultimately its universality; support the full implementation of the Code; promote dialogue among subscribing and non-subscribing States with the aim of helping to build confidence and transparency, encouraging restraint and creating more stability and security for all; reinforce the Code's visibility and raise public awareness about the risks and threats posed by ballistic missile proliferation; and to explore, in particular through academic studies, possibilities of enhancing the Code and of promoting cooperation between the Code and other relevant multilateral instruments.





Missile Technology Control Regime









44.


The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is an informal political understanding among countries that seek to limit the proliferation of missiles and missile technology. The MTCR guidelines and control lists constitute an international best practices benchmark for controlling exports of missile-related items and technologies.












45.


The 2017 plenary meeting of the MTCR took place in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, on 18-20 October 2017. The EU delivered four statements on the relevant agenda items, including on recent developments in missile proliferation and membership. The EU supported the adoption of a stronger Public Statement to reflect international concerns about the ballistic missile launches and significant missile technology development by the DPRK since February 2016. An important issue in the MTCR context for the EU remains the blocked accession to the regime of Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.





UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1540 AND CBRN RISK MITIGATION









46.


The UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) continues to be a central pillar of the international non-proliferation architecture. It is the first international instrument to deal in an integrated and comprehensive manner with weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery and related materials. UNSCR 1540 (2004) establishes binding obligations on all countries. These aim to prevent and deter non-state actors from obtaining access to such weapons and weapon-related materials. Adopted under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Resolution requires all countries to adopt the necessary legislation barring non-state actors from getting nuclear, chemical or biological weapons, and to establish appropriate domestic controls for related materials to prevent their illicit trafficking. The 2016 comprehensive review process of UNSCR 1540 reaffirmed its centrality, importance and authority as reflected in UNSCR 2325.












47.


In order to help implement the outcome of the 2016 comprehensive review and to support the full implementation of UNSCR 1540, on 11 May 2017 the European Council adopted Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/809 (14) in support of the implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. The Council Decision covers a period of 36 months and is being implemented by the UN Office of Disarmament Affairs in New York which has sub-contracted some of the implementation to the OSCE in Vienna. The EU shares the objectives of assisting countries in identifying specific technical assistance, raising awareness of relevant technical assistance programmes, and enhancing cooperation with international and regional organisations support national capacity building.












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The EU CBRN risk mitigation Centres of Excellence (CoE) initiative is a worldwide capacity building programme, gathering 58 partner countries grouped around 8 regional Secretariats, located in the following regions: African Atlantic Façade; Central Asia; Eastern and Central Africa; Gulf Cooperation Council Countries; Middle East; North Africa and Sahel; South-East Asia; South-East and Eastern Europe.












49.


The CBRN CoE is financed under the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP), and aims to mitigate risks related to CBRN materials, strengthen partner countries' preparedness, and nurture security culture and governance. Participating countries are supported in their efforts to establish, on a voluntary basis and following a bottom-up, regional approach, national and regional coordination and governance structures. These platforms develop policy proposals and capacities based on specific needs assessments and national action plans. They are supported through several regional cooperation projects funded under the initiative and open to other financing instruments. Since 2010, 66 regional projects have been financed. The budget for the initiative for the 10-year period starting in 2010 amounts to EUR 250 million.












50.


The Centres of Excellence network is now well developed, and allowed the EU to undertake training table-top and field cross-border exercises on matters including civil protection, incident response, bio-security, and waste management in the framework of CoE projects, in order to enhance visibility and concretely assess their impact. Moreover, the Initiative is mature enough to support further actions addressing security governance issues related to cybercrime, terrorism, critical infrastructures, falsified medicines, hybrid threats and explosives, as well as to further develop cooperation on nuclear forensics, border control and export control of dual-use items. The CoE model has also been welcomed by the EU Court of Auditors (15), followed by Council Conclusions on 26 October 2015 (16).












51.


In October 2017, the Commission presented — as a part of wider Counterterrorism Package — an Action Plan to enhance preparedness against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear security risk. The new Action Plan, building on the achievements of the EU CBRN Action Plan 2010-2015, proposes a wide range or measures to improve preparedness, resilience and coordination at EU level. It proposes creation of a more security-focused CBRN architecture at the EU level, emphasising the need to better use existing resources and to pool together existing expertise. The Action Plan calls also for strengthening EU CBRN preparedness and response through cross-border and cross-sectoral training and exercises. It underlines the need to include whenever relevant border and customs authorities and military partners. The Action Plan underlines also the importance of close links between internal and external CBRN security-related activities as well as cooperation with specialised multilateral organisations such as IAEA, OPCW or Interpol. Implementation of the Action Plan will be supported financially via the Internal Security Fund — Police.












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The CBRN Action Plan has received scientific and technical support from a range of research projects funded by the Secure Society Programme under the 7th Framework Programme. The research covers the entire crisis management cycle from prevention to recovery. Activities to identify standardisation needs could lead to ‘European Norms’ standards. The Horizon 2020 programme will strengthen on-going work in CBRN research through focused topics.





THINK TANKS









53.


Based on Council Decision 2010/430/CFSP (17) of 26 July 2010, the implementation of the EU Strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction has been actively supported by the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium which started its activities in January 2011. In 2017 the Council discussed new Decision with a view to its adoption by the end of the year which further extends the EU support for the activities of the Consortium for the period 2018-2021 by building on the achievements to date and by adding new projects.












54.


The Consortium's activities increased EU visibility vis-à-vis third countries and civil society and contributed substantially to EU policy shaping in the areas of non-proliferation and disarmament. The Consortium provides a platform for informal contacts among practitioners and stimulates dialogue between different stakeholders. Its activities have helped raise awareness of the challenges posed by nuclear, chemical and biological weapons. It has an extensive network of more than 70 think tanks across Europe.












55.


The 6th EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Conference, hosted by the EU Non-Proliferation Consortium, took place on 12-13 December in Brussels.





EXPORT CONTROLS









56.


In 2017 the EU continued to regularly update its regulations to reflect developments in multilateral export control regimes. Thus, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation on 26 September 2017 (18) updating the EU control list in line with decisions taken in multilateral export control regimes in 2016, and introduced changes to, e.g. the control of information security items (restructuring of Category 5 Part 2) and the addition of new controls for integrated circuits with analogue-to-digital converters and for aerothermodynamics test facilities and ultra-high temperature ceramics.












57.


The Dual-Use Coordination Group continued to support the effective and consistent implementation of export controls in the EU. New functionalities were introduced to the ‘Dual-Use Electronic System’ which improved information and technical exchanges within the EU. The EU adopted guidance notes for the effective implementation of specific control parameters, e.g. concerning encryption products. An annual report was published to ensure transparency regarding export control and licensing activities, and an Export Control Forum was organised on 19 December 2017, bringing together stakeholders form Member States, industry and civil society.












58.


The review of EU export control policy continued. The Council and the European Parliament actively discussed the Commission's legislative proposal for modernising EU export controls and their adaptation to rapidly changing technological, economic and political circumstances. The legislative process was supported by numerous technical briefings, workshops and seminars. The European Parliament's Committee for International Trade adopted its report on 23 November 2017 and the Plenary Session of the European Parliament adopted a 1st reading position on 17 January 2018.












59.


EU positions and statements were coordinated as appropriate in preparation for the relevant meetings of the export control regimes: the Nuclear Suppliers Group Plenary meeting in Bern (24-25 June 2017); the Australia Group Plenary meeting in Paris (26-30 June 2017); and the Missile Technology Control Regime Plenary meeting in Dublin (18-20 October 2017).












60.


The implementation of the EU P2P Export Control Outreach programme to enhance the effectiveness of export control systems of dual-use items and related materials, equipment and technologies continued. The programme currently covers 34 countries from six regions. In September 2015 it was extended to enable cooperation with new partner countries. New activities were implemented in Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Ukraine, Georgia and in the UAE. EU long-term experts were dispatched to Kazakhstan and Jordan to strengthen ties with partner countries. A special programme was set up in South-East Asia.












61.


Intensive coordination of the EU P2P Export Control Outreach programme with the US Department of State Export Control and Related Border Security Programme continued. Joint EU-US table top exercises were organised to stimulate cross-border cross-regional cooperation between export control authorities. An annual EU summer university course on non-proliferation and export control was established in the framework of the European Forum Alpbach. The EU P2P Outreach portal (https://export-control.jrc.ec.europa.eu/) continued to serve as a platform for all EU outreach programmes on export control of military and dual-use goods, with the aim of customising information exchange with the EU partner countries. The programme is funded under the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace.





SPACE









62.


The EU supported the continuation of work on the prevention of an arms race in outer space (PAROS) and on a shared understanding of the existing principles of global space governance as a measure to prevent conflict and to promote international cooperation












63.


The EU supported the work that had been carried out by the COPUOS Working Group on Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities which concluded negotiations on a first set of guidelines in 2016. The EU will work with the Chair and all partners to conclude negotiations by the deadline set for the conclusion of the Working Group in June 2018.












64.


The EU and its Member States will show continued commitment in space activities and technologies, which are important to our security and our prosperity and are essential tools that can greatly help us all to deliver on the realisation of the goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda.





WMD NON-PROLIFERATION CLAUSES









65.


In accordance with its WMD non-proliferation policy, and in line with the 2003 Council Conclusions, the EU continued to work on the mainstreaming of WMD non-proliferation commitments in agreements with 3rd countries. Hence, negotiations were finalised in 2017 with Japan and Mexico on a WMD clause in the new Agreements with these countries. Furthermore, negotiations on a WMD clause for a new Agreement with Mercosur continued. Negotiations were also opened with Azerbaijan, Chile and Kyrgyzstan.





OTHER MULTILATERAL FORA


G7









66.


The EU continued to participate actively in the meetings of the Directors Group on Non-proliferation and Disarmament. In 2017 the EU took part in the meetings under the presidency of Italy which focused on topical non-proliferation and disarmament issues such as nuclear non-proliferation, SALW control, regional challenges to non-proliferation as well as enhancing biosecurity and biosafety in Africa.












67.


The EU is also committed to the Global Partnership against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, in particular through the technical assistance (threat assessment, national action plans) provided worldwide by the EU Centres of Excellence initiative on the Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear risk mitigation.





POLITICAL DIALOGUE MEETINGS









68.


The EEAS Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-proliferation held non-proliferation and disarmament dialogue meetings with India, Pakistan, the Russian Federation and the US. He conducted numerous bilateral consultations with various stakeholders in the margins of major fora such as the UNGA First Committee, the meeting of the first Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty, the IAEA General Conference. Bilateral consultations were held with the UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs and the Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, among others.






(1)  OJ L 281, 23.10.2013, p. 6.

(2)  OJ L 352, 23.12.2016, p. 74.

(3)  OJ L 308, 16.11.2016, p. 22.

(4)  OJ L 172, 2.7.2009, p. 18.

(5)  OJ L 328, 12.12.2017, p. 34.

(6)  OJ L 314, 1.12.2015, p. 51.

(7)  OJ L 329, 13.12.2017, p. 55.

(8)  OJ L 329, 13.12.2017, p. 49.

(9)  OJ L 43, 18.2.2015, p. 14.

(10)  OJ L 40, 11.2.2014, p. 63.

(11)  OJ L 40, 11.2.2014, p. 8.

(12)  OJ L 12, 19.1.2016, p. 50.

(13)  OJ L 337, 19.12.2017, p. 28.

(14)  OJ L 121, 12.5.2017, p. 39.

(15)  Court of Auditors Special Report 17/2014.

(16)  Council Conclusions 12747/15 from 8 October 2015.

(17)  OJ L 202, 4.8.2010, p. 5.

(18)  http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/2017/october/tradoc_156134.pdf


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








 


Title


Objective and implementing entity


Budget and duration




1.


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


The contribution aims to:






(a)


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










(b)


support the full implementation of the Code;










(c)


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










(d)


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










(e)


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





Implementing agency: Fondation pour le Recherche Stratégique


Budget: EUR 1 878 120 

OJ L 337, 19.12.2017, p. 28

Estimated duration of the action:




2.


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








(a)


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










(b)


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










(c)


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










(d)


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





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


Budget: EUR 3 035 591 

OJ L 329, 13.12.2017, p. 49

Estimated duration of the action: 20 months




3.


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


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

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


Budget: EUR 1 003 717 

OJ L 329, 13.12.2017, p. 55

Estimated duration of the action: 12 months




4.


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


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

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


Budget: EUR 1 220 881 

OJ L 328, 12.12.2017, p. 32

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months




5.


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


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






(a)


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










(b)


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










(c)


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





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


Budget: EUR 1 431 157 

OJ L 179, 12.7.2017, p. 8

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months




6.


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


Second Extension of the EU Consortium Council Decision

Implementing agency: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium


Budget: EUR 434 254 

OJ L 172, 5.7.2017, p. 14

Estimated duration of the action: 6 months




7.


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


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

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


Budget: EUR 2 672 770 

OJ L 121, 12.5.2017, p. 39

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months




8.


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


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

Implementing agency: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium


Budget: no-cost extension

OJ L 90, 4.4.2017, p. 10

Estimated duration of the action: 3 months




9.


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


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






(a)


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










(b)


strengthen countries indigenous nuclear security support infrastructure;










(c)


strengthen countries legislative and regulatory framework;










(d)


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










(e)


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










(f)


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










(g)


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










(h)


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





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


Budget: EUR 9 361 204,23 

OJ L 352, 23.12.2016, p. 74

Estimated duration of the action: 36 months




10.


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


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






(a)


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










(b)


the secure transport of 90 tonnes of LEU;










(c)


the long-term storage of the 90 tonnes of LEU





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


Budget: EUR 4 362 200 

OJ L 308, 16.11.2016, p. 22

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




11.


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


The contribution provides support for:






(a)


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










(b)


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










(c)


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










(d)


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










(e)


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










(f)


enabling tools for awareness-raising, education and engagement.





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


Budget: EUR 2 340 000 

OJ L 12, 19.1.2016, p. 50

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




12.


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


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

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


Budget: EUR 2 290 463 

OJ L 314, 1.12.2015, p. 51

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




13.



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


Budget: EUR 2 295 632 

OJ L 314, 1.12.2015, p. 51

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




14.


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


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

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


Budget: EUR 750 000 

OJ L 266, 13.10.2015, p. 96

Duration of the action:






(1)


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










(2)


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








15.


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


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






(a)


sustain the operability of the CTBTO verification system;










(b)


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










(c)


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





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


Budget: EUR 3 024 756 

OJ L 266, 13.10.2015, p. 83

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




16.


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


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






(a)


universality;










(b)


national implementation;










(c)


international cooperation;










(d)


the Africa Programme; and










(e)


implementation of lessons learned from the Syrian operation.





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


Budget: EUR 2 528 069 

OJ L 43, 18.2.2015, p. 14

Duration of the action: 36 months




17.


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


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






(a)


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










(b)


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





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


Budget: EUR 775 729 

OJ L 33, 10.2.2015, p. 38

Duration of the action: 18 months




18.


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


The objectives were to:






1.


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






(a)


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










(b)


support the implementation and reinforce the visibility of the Code;










(c)


promote adherence to the MTCR guidelines and its annex.














2.


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

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






Budget: EUR 990 000 

OJ L 360, 17.12.2014, p. 44

Duration of the action: 30 months




19.


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


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






(a)


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










(b)


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










(c)


internet platform and production of policy papers;










(d)


ad hoc seminars;










(e)


helpdesk facility for production within two weeks’ time of up to twenty 5-10 page policy papers on demand by EEAS;










(f)


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





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


Budget: EUR 3 600 000 

OJ L 71, 12.3.2014, p. 3

Duration of the action: 36 months




20.


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


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

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


Budget: EUR 2 311 842 

OJ L 329, 10.12.2013, p. 41

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




21.


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


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

Implementing entity: The World Health Organisation (WTO).


Budget: EUR 1 727 000 

OJ L 310, 20.11.2013, p. 13

Duration of the action: 24 months




22.


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


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






(a)


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










(b)


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










(c)


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

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






Budget: EUR 8 050 000 

OJ L 281, 23.10.2013, p. 6

Duration of the action: 36 months




23.


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


The support focused on:






(a)


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










(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.

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






Budget: EUR 750 000 

OJ L 198, 23.7.2013, p. 40

Duration of the action: 24 months.




24.


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


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






(a)


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










(b)


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










(c)


enhance the Atmospheric Transport Model (ATM);










(d)


characterise and mitigate Radio Xenon noble gases;










(e)


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










(f)


sustain certified IMS Auxiliary Seismic Stations.





Implementing entity: The Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO.


Budget: EUR 5 185 028 

OJ L 314, 14.11.2012, p. 27

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




25.


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


The objectives were to:






(a)


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






—


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










—


support the implementation of the Code,










—


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














(b)


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





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


Budget: EUR 930 000 

OJ L 196, 24.7.2012, p. 74

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




26.


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


The objectives were to:






(a)


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










(b)


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










(c)


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










(d)


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










(e)


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










(f)


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





Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.


Budget: EUR 352 000 

OJ L 196, 24.7.2012, p. 67

Duration of the action: 18 months.
A contingency amount of EUR 20 000  was given to the Arab Institute for Security Studies in Amman, Jordan for organising a meeting on the subject of the WMDFZ in the M.E. (13-14 November 2013).
Implemented.




27.


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


The objectives were to:






(a)


promote universal adherence to the BTWC;










(b)


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










(c)


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





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


Budget: EUR 1 700 000 

OJ L 196, 24.7.2012, p. 61

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




28.


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


The objectives were:






(a)


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










(b)


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





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


Budget: EUR 1 490 000 

OJ L 140, 30.5.2012, p. 68

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




29.


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


The objectives were to:






(a)


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










(b)


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










(c)


enhance international cooperation in the field of chemical activities;










(d)


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










(e)


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





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


Budget: EUR 2 140 000 

OJ L 87, 24.3.2012, p. 49

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




30.


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


The objectives were to:






(a)


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










(b)


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










(c)


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










(d)


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





Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.


Budget: EUR 347 700 

OJ L 341, 23.12.2012, p. 27

Implemented.




31.


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


The objectives were:






(a)


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










(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.





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


Budget: EUR 9 966 000 

OJ L 259, 1.10.2010, p. 10

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




32.


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


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






(a)


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










(b)


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





Implementing entity: EU Non-Proliferation Consortium.


Budget: EUR 2 182 000 

OJ L 202, 4.8.2010, p. 5

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




33.


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


The objectives were to:






(a)


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










(b)


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










(c)


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










(d)


develop an OSI noble gas capable detection system.





Implementing entity: The Preparatory Commission of the CTBTO.


Budget: EUR 5 280 000 

OJ L 219, 20.8.2010, p. 7.
Duration of the action: 18 months. Extended to 16 May 2014.
Implemented




34.


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


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

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


Budget: EUR 2 110 000 

OJ L 197, 29.7.2009, p. 96

Duration of the action: 18 months.
Implemented.




35.


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


The EU supported three aspects of the Code:






(a)


universality of the Code;










(b)


implementation of the Code;










(c)


improved functioning of the Code.





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


Budget: EUR 1 015 000 

OJ L 345, 23.12.2008, p. 91

Duration of the action: 24 months.
Implemented.




36.


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


The overall objective was to:






(a)


support universal adherence to the BTWC;










(b)


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










(c)


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





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


Budget: EUR 1 400 000 

OJ L 302, 13.11.2008, p. 29

Duration of the action: 24 months.
Implemented.




37.


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


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






(a)


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










(b)


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





Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission.


Budget: EUR 2 316 000 

OJ L 189, 17.7.2008, p. 28

Duration of the action: 18 months.
Implemented.




38.


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


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

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


Budget: EUR 475 000 

OJ L 127, 15.5.2008, p. 78

Duration of the action: 24 months.
Implemented.




39.


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


The objectives were to:






(a)


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










(b)


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










(c)


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





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


Budget: EUR 7 703 000 

OJ L 107, 17.4.2008, p. 62

Duration of the action: 24 months.
Implemented.




40.


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


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






(a)


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










(b)


strengthen the security and laboratory management practices against biological risks.





Implementing entity: The World Health Organisation (WTO).


Budget: EUR 2 105 000 

OJ L 106, 16.4.2008, p. 17

Duration of the action: 24 months.
Implemented.




41.


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


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

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


Budget: EUR 1 780 000 

OJ L 304, 22.11.2007, p. 38

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




42.


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


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






(a)


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










(b)


support for the Integrated Field Exercise 2008.





Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission.


Budget: EUR 1 670 000 

OJ L 176, 6.7.2007, p. 31

Duration of the action: 15 months.
Implemented.




43.


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


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

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


Budget: EUR 1 700 000 

OJ L 85, 27.3.2007, p. 10

Duration of the action: 18 months.
Implemented.




44.


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


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

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


Budget: EUR 3 145 000 

OJ L 81, 22.3.2007, p. 30

Duration of the action: 18 months. Implemented.




45.


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


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






(a)


legislative and regulatory assistance;










(b)


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










(c)


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





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


Budget: EUR 6 995 000 

OJ L 165, 17.6.2006, p. 20

Duration of the action: 15 months.
Implemented.




46.


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


The action aimed at addressing three aspects:






(a)


awareness-raising of requirements and obligations under the Resolution;










(b)


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










(c)


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





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


Budget: EUR 195 000 

OJ L 165, 17.6.2006, p. 30

Duration of the action: 22 months.
Implemented.




47.


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


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

Implementing entity: The CTBTO Preparatory Commission.


Budget: EUR 1 133 000 

OJ L 88, 25.3.2006, p. 68

Duration of the action: 15 months.
Implemented.




48.


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


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

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


Budget: EUR 867 000 

OJ L 65, 7.3.2006, p. 51

Duration of the action: 18 months.
Implemented.




49.


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


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

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


Budget: EUR 1 697 000 

OJ L 331, 17.12.2005, p. 34

Duration of the action: 12 months.
Implemented.




50.


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


The objectives of the contribution were to:






(a)


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










(b)


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










(c)


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










(d)


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





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


Budget: EUR 3 914 000 

OJ L 193, 23.7.2005, p. 44

Duration of the action: 15 months.
Implemented.




51.


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


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

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


Budget: EUR 1 841 000 

OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 63

Estimated duration of the action: 12 months.
Implemented.




52.


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


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

Implementing entity: The Federal Republic of Germany.


Budget: EUR 7 730 000 

OJ L 349, 25.11.2004, p. 57

Duration of the action: 36 months.
Implemented.




53.


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


The objective was to:






(a)


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










(b)


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










(c)


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





Implementing entity: The International Atomic Energy Agency.


Budget: EUR 3 329 000 

OJ L 182, 19.5.2004, p. 46

Duration of the action: 15 months.
Implemented.




54.


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


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

Implementing entity: The Russian Federation.


Budget: EUR 680 000 

OJ L 157, 26.6.2003, p. 69

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




55.


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


The project contributed to:






(a)


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










(b)


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





Implementing entity: The Russian Federation.


Budget: EUR 8 900 000 

OJ L 331, 23.12.1999, p. 11

Duration of the action: 48 months.
Implemented.







ANNEX II
OVERVIEW OF INSTRUMENT FOR STABILITY, PRIORITY 1 ‘RISK MITIGATION AND PREPAREDNESS RELATING TO CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR MATERIALS OR AGENTS’

Funding through ISCT-STCU











Project identification


Title


Objective


Contractor


Amount (EUR)


Execution period




Administrative operating budget, supplemental budgets and projects


Retraining former weapon scientists and engineers through support for:






—


International Science and Technology Centre (ISTC, Moscow) and










—


Science and Technology Centre (STCU, Kiev)






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


ISTC and/or STCU


235 million


TACIS
1997-2006




 


IfS (AAP)




15 million
8 million
7,5  million
5,0  million
4,5  million
4,0  million
4,8  million
4,0  million


2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014




IfS/2014/ 348-211


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


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


STCU


4,1  million


09/2014-09/2015




IFS/2015/365-540


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


EU CBRN CoE . CBRN equipment — SEE CoE Region


STCU


1,7  million


2016-06/2017 (tbc)




IFS/2015/369-100


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


EU CBRN CoE. Biosafety-biosecurity in Central Asia


ISTC


5 000 000 


2016-2018




IFS/2016/378591


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


Administrative support — ISTC


ISTC


1 500 000 


31.12.2021




IFS/2016/378227


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


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


ISTC


3 500 000 


7.11.2019




IFS/2016/378590


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


Administrative support


STCU


700 000 


7.11.2021




IFS/2016/ 378591


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


Administrative support


ISTC


1 500 000 


31.12.2021





Year 2008 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)











Project identification


Title


Objective


Contractor


Amount (EUR)


Execution period




IfS/2008/145-156


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


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


JRC


5 million


11.7.2008 — 12.4.2013




IfS/2008/145-130


Assistance in export control of dual-use goods


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


BAFA (D)


~ 5 million


19.3.2008 — 31.12.2010




IfS/2008/145-132


Knowledge Management System on CBRN Trafficking


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


UNICRI


1 million


31.1.2008 — 1.8.2010





Year 2009 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)











Project identification


Title


Objective


Contractor


Amount (EUR)


Execution period




IfS/2009/200-523


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


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


UNICRI


1 million


16.3.2009 — 15.7.2011




IfS/2009/217-540


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


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


ISTC


6,8  million


21.9.2009 — 21.9.2014




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


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


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


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


1 million


1.9.2009 — 1.3.2011





Year 2010 (excluding funding for ISTC/STCU)











Project identification


Title


Objective


Contractor


Amount (EUR)


Execution period




IfS/2010/239-471 (UNICRI main) — IfS/2010/239-481 (JRC main) — IfS/2010/253-483
and IfS/2010/253-485 (pilot projects JRC and Univ. Milan)/ IfS/2010/250-984 (UNICRI establishment of 2 Secretariats)


CBRN Centre of Excellence — First Phase


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


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


5 million


May 2010 — May 2012




IfS/2010/235-364


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


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


JRC


4 million


4.5.2010 — 4.5.2013




IfS/2010/238-194


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


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


Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome (Italy)


3 million


15.10.2010 — 15.4.2013




IfS/2010/247-264 (service)
IfS/2010/248-064 + IfS/2010/258-635 (supply)


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


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


Università degli Studi dell''Insubria (service) –
CANBERRA + NNL (supplies)


2,5  million
(1,5  mil. for service + 1,5  mil. for supplies)


Aug 2010 — Aug 2013




IfS/2010/253-484


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


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


UNICRI


0,5  million


25.11.2010 — 30.4.2012




IfS/2010/254-942


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


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


STCU


4 million


22.11.2010 — 21.8.2014




IfS/2010/256-885


Assistance in export control of dual-use goods


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


BAFA (D)


5 million


21.12.2010 — 1.7.2013





Year 2011 (excluding funding for ISTC/ STCU)











Project identification


Title


Objective


Contractor


Amount
(EUR)


Execution period




IfS/2011/263-555 (set-up)
IfS/2011/273-506
(actions)


CBRN Centres of Excellence — Second phase


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


UNICRI


4,5  million
16,3  million


23.8.2011 — 28.2.2013




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


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


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


3,5  million


15.12.2011 — 14.12.2015




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




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)


To purchase a quantity of Low Enriched Uranium


IAEA


20 million


30.11.2011 — 30.11.2013





Year 2012 (excluding funding for ISTC/ STCU)











Project identification


Title


Objective


Contractor


Amount (EUR)


Execution period




IfS/2012/285-261


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


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


Sateilyturvakeskus


343 000 


03/2012-04/2013




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 


05/2012-01/2014




IfS/2012/301-327


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


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


France Expertise Internationale


699 274 


12/2012-12/2014




IfS/2012/301-675


EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative


To provide support in the implementation of the project EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence"


JRC


3,5  million


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


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 


12/2012-06/2014




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


To cover the tuition fees and living expenses of 10 Thai and 10 international (limited to the South-East 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


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


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


France Expertise Internationale


599 830 


12/2012-12/2014




IfS/2012/302-427


Prerequisite to strengthening CBRN national legal frameworks


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


France Expertise Internationale


299 936 


12/2012-12/2014




IfS/2012/302-428


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


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


Università degli Studi di Roma 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


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


United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute


2 million


12/2012-06/2015




IfS/2012/306-644


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


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


Polimaster Instruments UAB


497 500 


12/2012-03/2014




IfS/2012/306-670


Supply of radiation detection equipment for South-East Asia — LOT2


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


Mirion Technologies MGPI SA


241 540 


12/2012-03/2014




IfS/2012/306-675


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


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


ENVINET AS


988 205 


12/2012-10/2015




IfS/2012/307-293


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


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


European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control


440 000 


12/2012-12/2014




IfS/2012/307-400


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


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


Polimaster Instruments UAB


298 500 


12/2012-03/2014




IfS/2012/307-401


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


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


Mirion Technologies MGPI SA


121 660 


12/2012-03/2014




IfS/2012/307-781


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


To counteract nuclear and radiation terrorism threat (for this purpose, 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


2,3  million


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 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




IfS/2012/301-675


EU CBRN Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative


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


JRC


3,5  million


10/2012 — 10/2014




IfS/2012/306-680


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


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


IAEA


5 million


12/2012-12/2016





Year 2013 (excluding funding for ISTC/ STCU)











Project identification


Title


Objective


Contractor


Amount (EUR)


Execution period




IfS/2013/315-979


Strengthening the National CBRN Legal Framework & Provision of specialised 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 


09/2013-09/2016




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 utilisation 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


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


France Expertise Internationale


299 999 


06/2013-06/2015




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 minimise risks in association with natural or deliberate released hazards


World Health Organisation


1,5  million


07/2013-07/2015




IfS/2013/323-494


AAF- Waste management


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


Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas


3 871 800 


01/2014-06/2017




IfS/2013/329-422


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


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


IAEA


700 047 


01/2014-12/2015




IfS/2013/332-096


Export control outreach for dual-use items


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


Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle


2,5  million


12/2013-12/2015




IfS/2013/ 332-212


Conferences associated to EU CBRN Centres of Excellence


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


LDK Consultants, Engineers & Planners SA


140 885,85 


01/2014-01/2015




IfS/2013/332-306


Consolidation and Extension of the CBRN Regional Centre Secretariats


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


United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute


3,1  million


05/2014-10/2015




IfS/2013/332-312


Strengthening Health Laboratories to minimise potential biological risks


To minimise 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’)


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


Fundacion Internacional y para Iberoamerica de Administracion y Politicas Publicas


6,4  million


12/2013-12/2016




IfS/2013/330-961


MEDILABSECURE


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


Institut Pasteur
Fondation


3 626 410 


12/2013-12/2017





Year 2014 (excluding funding for ISTC/ STCU)











Project identification


Title


Objective


Contractor


Amount (EUR)


Execution period




IfS/2014/337-084


Elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons of Mass destruction


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


OPCW


12 million


02/2014-12/2015




IfS/2014/343-652


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


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


ESSEC-IRENE-ENCO


1,5  million


09/2014-09/2016




IfS/2014/ 346-176


High risk chemical facilities and risk mitigation in the AAF Region


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


France Expertise Internationale


3 million


01/2015-12/2017




IFS/2014/ 346-488


Chemical safety and security in the Central and Eastern African region


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


Gesellschaft für Anlagen und Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) MBH


2 978 000 


01/2015-01/2018




IfS/2014/347-013


EUWAM-Lab (P43)


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


France Expertise Internationale


2 579 854,40 


09/2014-09/2016




IfS/2014/ 347-135


EU outreach programme for dual-use items


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


France Expertise Internationale


2 249 250 


09/2015-02/2017




IfS/2014/ 347-634


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


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


Centre d'Etude de l'Energie Nucléaire Fondation d'Utilité Publique


2 953 550 


01/2015-12/2017




IfS/2014/ 350-752


One Health Project in Pakistan


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


World Health Organisation


927 608 


01/2015-01/2017





Year 2015 (excluding funding for ISTC/ STCU)











Project identification


Title


Objective


Contractor


Amount (EUR)


Execution period




IFS/2015/355-376


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


Support to export control outreach in South-East Asia.


France Expertise Internationale


2 999 500 


09/2015-02/2017




IFS/2011/272-372


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


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


BERNHARD-NOCHT-INSTITUT FUR TROPENMEDIZIN


500 000 


06/2016




IFS/2015/355-443


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


EU CBRN CoE Biosafety-biosecurity in South-East Asia


FUNDACION INTERNACIONAL Y PARA IBEROAMERICA DE ADMINISTRACION Y POLITICAS PUBLICAS


3 000 000,00 


07/2015-07/2018




IFS/2015/355-879


Provision of specialised CBRN equipment for training first responders


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


PAUL BOYE TECHNOLOGIES SAS -FR


2 712 516,87 


09/2015-09/2017




IFS/2015/357-652


ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE SECRETARIATS


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


AGRICONSULTING EUROPE SA -BE


2 969 700,00 


09/2015-09/2018




IFS/2015/362-277


REGIONAL MANAGEMENT OF OUTBREAKS IN THE CBRN CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE PARTNER COUNTRIES OF THE AFRICAN ATLANTIC FAÇADE REGION


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


AGENCE FRANCAISE D' EXPERTISE TECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE


3 499 600,00 


01/2016-12/2018




IFS/2015/370291


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


Wildlife Forensics Training


NEDERLANDS FORENSISCH INSTITUUT


182 000 


28.12.2016




IFS/2015359484


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


Support to GCC region


CENTRE D'ETUDE DE L'ENERGIE NUCLEAIRE FONDATION D'UTILITE PUBLIQUE


285 000 


14.9.2016




IFS/2015355376


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


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


AGENCE FRANCAISE D'EXPERTISE TECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE


2 999 500 


28.2.2017




IFS/2015371715


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


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


SUSTAINABLE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOLUTIONS COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY


2 999 965 


17.7.2019




IFS/2015365817


Annual meeting EU CBRN National Focal Points 2016


 


LDK CONSULTANTS ENGINEERS & PLANNERS SA


182 949,5 


11.10.2016





Year 2016 (excluding funding for ISTC/ STCU)











Project identification


Title


Objective


Contractor


Amount (EUR)


Execution period




IFS/2016/373918


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


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


AGENCE FRANCAISE D'EXPERTISE TECHNIQUE INTERNATIONALE


3 500 000 


30.9.2019




IFS/2016/372955


ON-SITE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CHEMICAL, BIOLOGICAL, RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE SECRETARIATS in Algiers and Tashkent


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


ENCONET CONSULTING GMBH


2 130 250 


10.11.2019




IFS/2016/369616


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


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


UNITED NATIONS INTERREGIONAL CRIME AND JUSTICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE


2 000 000 


31.8.2017




IFS/2016/378224


P58 — Provision of specialised equipment for CBRN forensics in the SEEE CoE Region


EU CBRN CoE. Forensics equipment.


In preparation


1 871 115 


Mid 2018




IFS/2016/376203


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


EU CBRN CoE. Educational component.


FONDAZIONE ALESSANDRO VOLTA PER LAPROMOZIONE DELL UNIVERSITA DELLA RICERCA SCIENTIFICA DELL ALTA FORMAZIONE E DELLA CULTURA


298 900 


31.3.2018




IFS/2016/377943


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


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


Senior expert


425 000 


02/2019




IFS/2016/374993


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


EU CBRN CoE. Strengthening crime scene forensics capabilities


CENTRE D'ETUDE DE L'ENERGIE NUCLEAIRE FONDATION D'UTILITE PUBLIQUE


1 399 670 


14.1.2020




IFS/2016/381687


Worldwide technical support to the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence.


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


EC DG JRC


3 500 000 


Mid 2018




IFS/2016/378793


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


European Summer School 2017 and Conference in Export Control


LDK CONSULTANTS ENGINEERS & PLANNERS SA


277 167,75 


8.3.2018




IFS/2016/378848


Assistance on evaluation of Export Control Outreach P2P program


Evaluation of P2P programme


ESPONA


20 000 


17.2.2017




IFS/2016/377918


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


EU CBRN CoE. Regional Secretariats.


UNITED NATIONS INTERREGIONAL CRIMEAND JUSTICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE


3 000 000 


14.1.2018




IFS/2016/378686


EU CBRN Centres of Excellence NFP meeting 2017


EU CBRN CoE annual international meeting.


ITALTREND C&T SPA


235 587 


6.4.2017




IFS/2017/388844 (EC)


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


EU outreach programme for dual-use items


LDK CONSULTANTS ENGINEERS & PLANNERS


227 940,75 


1.10.2018




IFS/2017/38130 (EC)


SEACHEM — Sound management of chemicals and their associated wastes in South-East Asia


EU CBRN CoE. Chemical Waste management


SUSTAINABLE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOLUTIONS


2 999 815 


29.8.2020




IFS/2017/384-876 (EC)


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


EU CBRN CoE


NEDERLANDS FORENSISCH INSTITUUT
NET


174 515,29 


29.9.2017




IFS/2017/384772 (EC)


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


EU CBRN CoE annual international meeting.


LDK CONSULTANTS ENGINEERS & PLANNERS


233 799 


16.2.2018




IFS/2017/384614 (EC)


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


EU CBRN CoE. Forensics Training


NEDERLANDS FORENSISCH INSTITUUT
NET


350 000 


24.9.2018




IFS/2017/384445 (EC)


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


EU outreach programme for dual-use items


CENTRE D'ETUDE DE L'ENERGIE NUCLEAIRE FONDATION D'UTILITE PUBLIQUE


297 750 


6.4.2019




IFS/2017/381687 (EC)


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


EU CBRN CoE


CENTRE D'ETUDE DE L'ENERGIE NUCLEAIRE FONDATION D'UTILITE PUBLIQUE


3 411 384 


31.12.2017