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Ad Hoc Group of the States Parties to the BWC
Date Symbol Title 05-Jan-98 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/WP.253 Working paper submitted by the Russian Federation: Proposed language on implementational arrangements – Article IX [The Organization] and [Implementation Arrangements] 11-Aug-00 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/52 (Part I) and (Part II) Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States Parties to the BWC 06-Apr-00 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/51 (Part I) and (Part II) Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States Parties to the BWC:Proposals for further consideration by the Chairman and friends of the Chair 11-Feb-00 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/50 (Part I) and (Part II) Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States Parties to the BWC: Proposals for further consideration by the Chairman and friends of the Chair 13-Dec-99 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/49, Add.1, Add.2, Add.3 Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States Parties to the BWC 15-Oct-99 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/47 (Part I) and (Part II) Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Groupof the States Parties to the BWC 30-Jul-99 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/46 (Part I), (Part I)/Corr.1, (Part II) Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States Parties to the BWC 14-Apr-99 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/45 (Part I) and (Part II) Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States Parties to the BWC: Contents 29-Jan-99 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/44 (Part I) and (Part II) Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States Parties to the BWC 15-Oct-98 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/43 (Part I) and (Part II) Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States parties to the BWC 16-Jul-98 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/41 Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States parties to the BWC 17-Mar-98 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/40 Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States parties to the BWC 02-Feb-98 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/39 Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States parties to the BWC 06-Oct-97 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/38 Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States parties to the BWC 27-Mar-97 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/34 Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States parties to the BWC 27-Sep-96 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/32 Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States parties to the BWC 26-Jul-96 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/31 Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States parties to the BWC 12-Dec-95 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/29 Procedural report of the Ad Hoc Group of the States parties to the BWC 16-Aug-00 BWC/AD HOC GROUP/ Link to documents of the Ad Hoc Group of the States parties to the BWC (First to Twenty-Fourth sessions) -
BWC First Review Conference (1980)
Date Symbol Title 03-03-80 BWC/CONF.I/- Link to documents of the Review Conference -
BWC Second Review Conference (1986)
Date Symbol Title 18-Sep-86 BWC/CONF.II/- Link to documents of the Review Conference -
BWC Third Review Conference (1991)
Date Symbol Title 09-Sep-91 BWC/CONF.III/- Link to documents of the Review Conference -
BWC Fourth Review Conference (1996)
Date Symbol Title 25-Nov-96 BWC/CONF.V/- Link to documents of the Review Conference -
BWC Fifth Review Conference (2001 and 2002)
Date Symbol Title 19-Nov-02 BWC/CONF.V/- Link to documents of the Review Conference -
BWC Sixth Review Conference (2006)
Date Symbol Title 20-Nov-06 BWC/CONF.VI/- Link to documents of the Review Conference -
BWC Seventh Review Conference (2011)
Date Symbol Title 05-Dec-11 BWC/CONF.VII/- Link to documents of the Review Conference -
BWC Eighth Review Conference (2016)
Date Symbol Title 07-Nov-16 BWC/CONF.VIII/- Link to documents of the Review Conference -
BWC Meeting of States Parties (2003)
Date Symbol Title 12-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/WP.9 “National Surveillance of Activities with pathogenic and genetically modified Organisms: Offer to share expertise with interested state parties of the BWC: Workingp paper submitted by Switzerland” 12-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/WP.8 The Italian National Committee for Bio-safety and Biotechnology: Working paper submitted by Italy 11-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/WP.7 On the Procedure for the Management of Microorganisms of the Pathogenicity Groups I-IV in the Territory of the Russian Federation: Working paper submitted by the Russian Federation 11-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/WP.6 “Answers to the Questionnaire on National Legislation Ensuring Compliance with the Convention on the Prohibition of Biological and Toxin Weapons: Working Paper Submitted by the Russian Federation” 11-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/WP.5 Japan’s BWC Implementing Law: Working paper submitted by Japan 11-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/WP.4 “Sources of Expert Advice on National BTWC Implementing Legislati nand Legislation on Security and Oversight of Dangerous Pathogens in the Federal Republic of Germany: Working paper submitted by the Federal Republic of Germany” 11-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/WP.3 Core Elements of National Mechanisms to Establish and Maintain the Security and Oversight of Dangerous Microorganisms and Toxins: Working paper submitted by the Federal Republic of Germany 11-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/WP.2 “Core Elements of National Measures to Implement the Prohibitions contained in the BTWC: Working paper submitted by the Federal Republic of Germany” 13-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/WP.10 Working paper submitted by the Netherlands 11-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/WP.1 Working paper submitted by the Netherlands 14-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/INF.2 List of States Parties to the Convention on theProhibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction as at November 2003 13-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/INF.1 List of participants 26-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/4 (Vol. I) & (Vol. II) Report of the Meeting of States Parties 04-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/3 Annotated provisional agenda for the meeting of States Parties 04-Nov-03 BWC/MSP.2003/2 Provisional programme of work for the meeting of States Parties 23-Oct-03 BWC/MSP.2003/1 Provisional agenda -
BWC Meeting of States Parties (2004)
Date Symbol Title 09-Dec-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MISC.5 Paper on surveillance: Submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran 09-Dec-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MISC.4 Paper on investigation: Submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran 08-Dec-04 BWC/MSP/2004/Misc.3 “ESFUERZOS NACIONALES E INTERNACIONALES PARA LA VIGILANCIA, DETECCIÓN, DIAGNÓSTICO Y COMBATE DE LAS ENFERMEDADES INFECCIOSAS QUE AFECTEN A HUMANOS, ANIMALES Y PLANTAS: Presentado por Argentina” 08-Dec-04 BWC/MSP/2004/Misc.2 CAPACIDADES NACIONALES E INTERNACIONALES PARA RESPONDER, INVESTIGAR Y MITIGAR LOS EFECTOS DE CASOS DE SUPUESTO USO DE ARMAS BIOLÓGICAS O TOXÍNICAS O DE BROTES SOSPECHOSOS DE ENFERMEDADES: Presentado por Argentina 10-Dec-04 BWC/MSP/2004/INF.3 and Add.1 List of participants 03-Dec-04 BWC/MSP/2004/INF.2 List of States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction as at December 2004: Prepared by the Secretariat 01-Nov-04 BWC/MSP/2004/INF.1 The world organization for animal health (OIE): Prepared by the Secretariat 14-Dec-04 BWC/MSP/2004/3 Report of the Meeting of States Parties 15-Nov-04 BWC/MSP/2004/2* Provisional programme of work for the meeting of States Parties: Prepared by the Chairman 07-Oct-04 BWC/MSP/2004/1 Provisional agenda: Prepared by the Chairman
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BWC Meeting of States Parties (2005)
Date Symbol Title 09-Dec-05 BWC/MSP/2005/INF/2 List of participants 06-Dec-05 BWC/MSP/2005/INF/1 Estimated costs of the Preparatory Committee and Sixth Review Conference of the States Parteis to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction 24-Nov-05 BWC/MSP/2005/2 Provisional programme of work 03-Nov-05 BWC/MSP/2005/1 Provisional agenda
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BWC Meeting of States Parties (2007)
Date Symbol Title 08-Jan-08 BWC/MSP/2007/WP.9* Proposal for improving national implementation of the Convention and regional and sub-regional cooperation: Submitted by Cuba on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and Other States 13-Dec-07 BWC/MSP/2007/WP.8 Nigerian experience of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention: Submitted by Nigeria 11-Dec-07 BWC/MSP/2007/WP.7 Brazil’s national program for the promotion of dialogue between the private sector and the government in matters related to sensitive assets (pronabens) 10-Dec-07 BWC/MSP/2007/WP.6 Assistance activities for implementing BTWC legislation in Peru: Prepared by Portugal on behalf of the European Union and Peru 10-Dec-07 BWC/MSP/2007/WP.5 Assistance and cooperation in the framework of the implementation and universalisation of the BTWC: Prepared by the Portugal on behalf of the European Union 07-Dec-07 BWC/MSP/2007/WP.3 Supporting the BTWC Implementation Support Unit: Prepared by the Netherlands on behalf of the European Union 07-Dec-07 BWC/MSP/2007/WP.2 Legal implementation and enforcement: Submitted by Germany on behalf of the European Union 07-Jan-08 BWC/MSP/2007/WP.11 National data collection processes for CBM submissions: submitted by Switzerland 08-Jan-08 BWC/MSP/2007/WP.10* Working Paper on national implementation of the Convention in all its aspects as well as on international, regional, sub-regional and bilateral cooperation: Submitted by Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 07-Dec-07 BWC/MSP/2007/WP.1 The BTWC and bioincident and biocrime databases: Submitted by Germany 09-Nov-07 BWC/MSP/2007/L.1 Synthesis of considerations, lessons, perspectives, recommendations, conclusions and proposals drawn from the presentations, statements, working papers and interventions on the topics under discussion at the Meeting of Experts: Submitted by the Chairman 14-Dec-07 BWC/MSP/2007/INF.1 List of participants 07-Jan-07 BWC/MSP/2007/5 Report of the 2007 Meeting of States Parties 11-Dec-07 BWC/MSP/2007/4 Report of the Chairman on universalization activities 04-Dec-07 BWC/MSP/2007/3* Report of the Implementation Support Unit: Submitted by the Implementation Support Unit 27-Nov-07 BWC/MSP/2007/2 Provisional programme of work 09-Nov-07 BWC/MSP/2007/1 Provisional agenda -
BWC Meeting of States Parties (2008)
Date Symbol Title 09-Dec-08 BWC/MSP/2008/WP.6 Preparing the ground for the CBM content debate: What information builds confidence? Submitted by Switzerland 05-Dec-08 BWC/MSP/2008/WP.5 Perspective on oversight, codes of conduct education and awareness raising: Submitted by Pakistan 27-Nov-08 BWC/MSP/2008/WP.1 Dual-use awareness and oversight under the seventh framework programme of the European Community for research, technological, development and demonstration activities (2007-2013): Submitted by Austria and Germany on behalf of the European Union 31-Oct-08 BWC/MSP/2008/L.1 Synthesis of considerations, perspectives, recommendations, conclusions and proposals drawn from the presentations, statements, working papers and interventions on the topics under discussion at the Meeting of Experts: Submitted by the Chairman 05-Dec-08 BWC/MSP/2008/INF.3 List of States parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction as at 4 December 2008: Prepared by the Implementation Support Unit 05-Dec-08 BWC/MSP/2008/INF.2 and Add.1 List of participants 28-Nov-08 BWC/MSP/2008/INF.1 Background information on scientific and technological develoments that may be relevant to the Convention: Submitted by the Implementation Support Unit 12-Dec-08 BWC/MSP/2008/5 Report of the Meeting of States Parties 28-Nov-08 BWC/MSP/2008/4 Report of the Chairman on universalization activities: Submitted by the Chairman 28-Nov-08 BWC/MSP/2008/3 2008 Report of the Implementation Support Unit: Submitted by the Implementation Support Unit 28-Nov-08 BWC/MSP/2008/2 Provisional programme of work 06-Oct-08 BWC/MSP/2008/1 Provisional agenda -
BWC Meeting of States Parties (2009-2019)
Date Symbol Title 02-Dec-09 BWC/MSP/2009/- Link to documents of the 2009 BWC Meeting of States Parties 06-Dec-10 BWC/MSP/2010/- Link to documents of the 2010 BWC Meeting of States Parties 10-Dec-12 BWC/MSP/2012/- Link to documents of the 2012 BWC Meeting of States Parties 09-Dec-13 BWC/MSP/2013/- Link to documents of the 2013 BWC Meeting of States Parties 01-Dec-14 BWC/MSP/2014/- Link to documents of the 2014 BWC Meeting of States Parties 14-Dec-15 BWC/MSP/2015/- Link to documents of the 2015 BWC Meeting of States Parties 4-Dec-17 BWC/MSP/2017/- Link to documents of the 2017 BWC Meeting of States Parties 4-Dec-18 BWC.MSP/2018/- Link to documents of the 2018 BWC Meeting of States Parties 3-Dec-19 BWC/MSP/2019/- Link to documents of the 2019 BWC Meeting of States Parties BWC Meeting of Experts (2003)
Date Symbol Title 01-Sep-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.65 Legislation governing intangible technology: Prepared by the United Kingdom 01-Sep-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.64 Emergency preparedness and response: Prepared by the United Kingdom 01-Sep-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.63 Issues of licensing, accredittion and authorisation: The example of the specified animal pathogens order 1998 (SAPO): Prepared by the United Kingdom 04-Sep-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.62 BTWC and Related Legislation: Prepared by Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom 29-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.61 “The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) in Thailand: Prepared by Thailand” 28-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.60 Medidas relativas a la aplicación de la Convención sobre la Prohibición de las Armas Biológicas: Presentado por México 26-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.59 “International Regulations for the Safe Transport of Biological Materials: Prepared by the Federal Republic of Germany” 28-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.58 “National legislative and regulatory provisions for the implementation by the Republic of Bulgaria of the prohibitions set forth in the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction (BWC): Prepared by the Republic of Bulgaria” 28-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.57 “Finland’s new penal legislation on biological weapons and terrorism: Prepared by FINLAND” 28-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.56 ” Practical aspects of export licensing: Australia’s experience: Prepared by Australia” 28-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.55 Regulations and guidelines in the Islamic Republic of Iran on national mechanisms to establish and maintain the security and oversight of pathogenic microorganisms and toxins: Prepared by the Islamic Republic of Iran 28-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.54 “National Report on national mechanisms to establish and maintain the security and oversight of pathogenic microorganisms and toxins: Prepared by the Islamic Republic of Iran” 26-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.53 “Cooperation with Foreign Missions in Austria: Case Study “”Anthrax””: Prepared by Austria” 26-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.52 Legislative action to implement the obligations under the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction: Prepared by Malaysia 26-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.51 National Implementation Measures: Prepared by the Islamic Republic of Iran 26-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.50 Meeting BWC obligations: Australian experiences with a national model for regulating laboratory work with genetically modified organisms: Prepared by Australia 26-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.49 Meeting BWC obligations: Australia’s experience with facility planning and management for dealings with genetically modified organisms: Prepared by Australia 26-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.48 Meeting BWC obligations: Australia’s experience with licensing, accreditation and authorization of work with genetically modified organisms: Prepared by Australia 25-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.47 “Adopcion de medidas nacionales necesarias para aplicar las prohibiciones establecidas en la convencion, incluida la promulgacion de una legislacion penal: Presentado por Cuba” 25-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.46 Mecanismos nacionales para establecer y mantener la seguridad y la vigilancia de microorganismos patogenos y toxinas: Presentado por Cuba 22-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.45 “Practical implementation and enforcement: National infrastructure:Prepared by the United Kingdom” 22-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.44 Poland’s Legislation Relating to BTWC: Prepared by Poland 22-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.43 Information on criminal responsibility for the bioterrorist activity and activity aimed at developing of weapons of mass destruction: Prepared by Ukraine 22-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.42 Procedure to control access and work with biological agens and toxins in Ukraine: Prepared by Ukraine 22-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.41 General information on sanitary-epidemiological surveillance system in Ukraine and measures were taken to counteract possible bioterrorist activity in the context of events of Autumn 2001: Prepared by Ukraine 22-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.40 National measures in Ukraine to control genetic modification: Prepared by Ukraine 22-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.39 Model strategy for implementing BWC obligations: Prepared by Australia 22-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.38 Australia’s experience in educating industry and research institutes about export obligations: a framework for the biological sector: Prepared by Australia 22-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.37 “German Genetic Engineering Legislation Related to Contained Use: Prepared by the Federal Republic of Germany” 22-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.36 “Measures Relevant to the Security and Oversight of Biological Materials: Prepared by the Federal Republic of Germany” 20-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.35 Coherent National Implementation as a Means to Improve the Effectiveness of the BTWC: Prepared by the Federal Republic of Germany 20-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.34 “MANAGING THE THREAT FROM BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS: SCIENCE, SOCIETY AND SECRECY: Report of a seminar organised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, University of Bradford and University of Nottingham, 28 July 2003: Prepared by the United Kingdom” 19-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.33 NATO Advanced Research Workshop: “Preparedness against bioterrorism and reemerging infectious diseases – regional capabilities, needs and expectations in Central and Eastern Europe countries “, held on 15-18 January 2003 in Warsaw, Poland: Prepared by Poland 19-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.32 “National measures on export control adopted by the Russian Federation for implementation of international obligations under the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxinweapons and on Their Destruction: Prepared by the Russian Federation” 19-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.31 “Domestic Legislation for the BTWC Implementation in the Russian Federation: Prepared by the Russian Federation” 18-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.29 The Canadian Counter-Terrorism Technical Center (CTTC) as a mechanism to provide security and oversight through facilities and equipment: Prepared by Canada 18-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.28 Canada’s Biological and Chemical Defence Review Committee: Transparency Model: Prepared by Canada 18-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.27 “Candian measures to enhance domestic laboratory security for biological agents: Prepared by Canada” 18-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.26 Meeting bio-security challenges: Development of a Canadian Federal Interdepartmental Collaborative Model: Prepared by Canada 14-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.25 National implementation measures and biosecurity and oversight mechanisms: Practice and proposals: Prepared by the People’s Republic of China 13-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.24 “German legislation in the field of biological weapons and agents: Prepared by the Federal Republic of Germany” 13-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.23 “National measures to implement the Biological Weapons Convention:Prepared by Argentina” 13-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.22 German approaches to awareness-raising: Prepared by the Federal Republic of Germany 12-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.21 German experience with the catch-all clause: Prepared by the Federal Republic of Germany 12-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.20 Brazilian views on the way forward: Prepared by Brazil 07-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.19 “Biological risk and pathogen control: Lessons from the study of emerging diseases: Prepared by France” 07-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.18 National mechanisms to establish and maintain surveillance of microorganisms and toxins, and prospects for international cooperation: Prepared by France 07-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.17 Biotechnology, biological weapons and bioterrorism: Notes from Paris Seminar of 9 April 2003: Prepared by France 06-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.16 “National Measures or Legislation to Implement the BTWC: A Conceptual Analysis: Prepared by the Republic of Korea” 05-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.15 “Possible measures for ensuring security and oversight of work with microorganisms: Prepared by Sweden” 28-Jul-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.13 Legislation in the Federal Republic of Germany related to security and oversight of pathogenic microorganisms and toxins: Prepared by the Federal Republic of Germany 28-Jul-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.12 Legislation in the Federal Republic of Germany on the Prohibition of Biological Weapons: Prepared by the Federal Republic of Germany 28-Jul-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.11 Possible measures for strengthening biosecurity: Prepared by Japan 17-Jul-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP.10 National Paper: Prepared by Japan 15-Jul-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP. 9 A Compiled List of Laws and Regulations of China in Relation to the Implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention: Prepared by China 17-Jul-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP. 8 BTWC implementing and penal legislation: core elements: Prepared by the United Kingdom 15-Jul-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP. 7/Rev.1 The design of national mechanisms to maintain the security and oversight of pathogenic microorganisms and toxins: Prepared by the United Kingdom 04-Jul-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP. 6 Specific Measures Taken by the United States Relevant to Security of Dangerous Pathogens and Toxins: Prepared by the United States of America 04-Jul-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP. 5 Security of Dangerous Pathogens and Toxins: Prepared by the United States of America 04-Jul-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP. 4 “National Measures Adopted by the United States to Implement the Prohibitions Set Forth in the Biological Weapons Convention: Prepared by the United States of America” 04-Jul-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP. 3 National implementation measures 2003 BWC Experts Group: Prepared by the United States of America 04-Jul-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP. 2 U.S. Strategy for achieving meaningful progress through annual meetings of BWC States Parties, 2003-2005: Prepared by the United States of America 04-Jul-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/WP. 1 Proposals on the Draft Questionnaire on National Legislation Ensuring Compliance with the Convention on the Prohibition of Biological and Toxin Weapons: Prepared by the Russian Federation 14-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/INF.1 List of States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction 18-Sep-03 “BWC/MSP.2003/MX/4 (Parts I and II)” Report of the Meeting of Experts 07-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/3 Annotated provisional agenda for the Meeting of Experts 28-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/2 Provisional programme of work for the Meeting of Experts 07-Aug-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX/1 Provisional agenda for the Meeting of Experts 30-Jul-03 BWC/MSP.2003/MX.WP.14 Preventing unauthorized acquisition of pathogenic agents and toxins: A legal patchwork: Prepared by the Netherlands -
BWC Meeting of Experts (2004)
Date Symbol Title 06-Aug-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.83 Challenges of the Second Year of the Follow-up Process: Submitted by Hungary 06-Aug-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.82 “Strengthening Response Capabilities: Mass Casualty Management Through Training and Education – Joint Project Proposal: Submitted by Hungary and Norway” 30-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.81 Forensic Investigation of Bioterrorism: Submitted by the Netherlands 30-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.80 SARS: A Canadian Perspective on Lessons Learned: Submitted by Canada 30-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.79 Impacts of the BSE Incident in Canada: Submitted by Canada 30-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.78 Avian Influenza in Canada 2004: Submitted by Canada 29-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.77 CONSIDERACIONES SOBRE EL INCREMENTO DE LAS CAPACIDADES INTERNACIONALES PARA RESPONDER, INVESTIGAR Y MITIGAR LOS EFECTOS EN CASO DE USO ALEGADO DE ARMAS BIOLÓGICAS O TOXÍNICAS O BROTES SOSPECHOSOS DE ENFERMEDADES: Presentado por la República de Cuba 29-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.76 Questions related to the strengthening of the capacity to investigate and mitigate alleged use of biological weapons: Submitted by Norway 29-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.75 “Emergency Management, an Australian Model: Planning for and Managing a Biological Emergency: Submitted by Australia” 29-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.74 Counter terrorism and food safety: Submitted by the Netherlands 29-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.73 “Surveillance and (Early) Detection of Infectious Diseases in Humans in the Netherlands: Submitted by the Netherlands” 29-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.72 “Means of enhancement of national capabilities for surveillance of, and response to, natural and deliberate outbreaks of human, animal, and plant infectious diseases: Submitted by Poland” 28-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.71 “Animal disease surveillance and control in India with special reference to emerging/exotic diseases: Submitted by India” 28-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.70 Human Communicable Disease Surveillance with Special Focus on Preparedness and Response for Epidemic Prone Diseases: Submitted by India 28-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.69 Definitions of Unusual and Suspicious Outbreaks of Diseases and Alleged Use: Submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran 28-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.68 Investigation: Submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran 28-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.67 Existing mechanisms for responding to and mitigating the effects of cases of alleged use of biological or toxin weapons or suspicious outbreaks of infectious animal diseases in Italy: Submitted by Italy 27-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.66 Canadian Federal Response to a BW Incident: Submitted by Canada 27-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.65 Animal disease surveillance and response in Thailand: Submitted by Thailand 27-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.64 “Renforcement des mécanismes de surveillance des maladies au sein des forces françaises en opération face aux risques biologiques: Présenté par la France” 28-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.63 “Enhancing national capabilities for responding to and mitigating of effects of bioterrorism and related diseases: Submitted by Italy” 28-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.62 “Existing mechanisms for the surveillance, detection and diagnosis of infectious human diseases in Italy: Submitted by Italy” 28-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.61 “Existing mechanisms for the surveillance, detection and diagnosis of infectious animal diseases in Italy: Submitted by Italy” 26-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.60 “Vers une planification des programmes de lutte contre le risque biologique entre les Etats parties a la convention d’interdictio n des armes biologiques: Présenté par la France” 26-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.59 Existing mechanisms for responding to and mitigating the effects of cases of alleged use of biological or toxin weapons or suspicious outbreaks of infectious human diseases in Italy: Submitted by Italy 26-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.58 Enhancing international capabilities for mitigating the effects and provision of assistance in cases of alleged use of biological or toxin weapons or outbreaks of diseases: Submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran 23-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.57 “Investigations into Alleged Use of Biological Weapons – Some Considerations Drawn from Experience in the United Kingdom for Sample Handling and Biological Analysis: Submitted by the United Kingdom” 23-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.56 Enhancing International Capabilities for Responding to, Investigating and Mitigating the Effects of Cases of Alleged Use of Biological or Toxin Weapons or Suspicious Outbreaks of Disease: Submitted by the United Kingdom 28-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.55* “Confidence-building Measures in Addressing Allegations of Use of CBRN Terrorist Agents: Laboratory Networks: Submitted by France” 22-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.54 “Proposals for Strengthening and Broadening National and International Institutional Efforts and Existing Mechanisms for the Surveillance, Detection, Diagnosis and Combating of Infectious Diseases Affecting Humans, Animals and Plants: Submitted by Islamic Republic of Iran” 22-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.53 “Real-Time Symptom Surveillance – Experience in the United Kingdom Using the “Portable Remote Illness and Symptoms Monitor” (PRISM): Submitted by the United Kingdom” 26-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.52 Strengthening of the national regulatory activity as a mechanism for the surveillance, detection, diagnosis and combating of infectious diseases affecting humans, animals and plants: Submitted by the Republic of Cuba 29-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.51 and Rev.1 A modelling programme on bio-incidents: Submitted by the United Kingdom 22-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.50 “Prevention of occurrence of infectious diseases due to epizootic and microbiological environmental monitoring: Submitted by Ukraine” 22-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.49 Responding to and mitigating the effects of suspicious outbreaks of disease System of organization of specific indication of bacterial (biological) means: Submitted by Ukraine 22-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.48 System of delivering information on infectious disease incidence and outbreaks of infectious diseases in Ukraine: Submitted by Ukraine 22-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.47 National system of epidemiological surveillance in Ukraine: Submitted by Ukraine 30-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.46 “CONSIDERACIONES GENERALES SOBRE EL MECANISMO DE SEGUIMIENTO ADOPTADO DURANTE LA SESIÓN REANUDADA DE LA QUINTA CONFERENCIA DE EXAMEN DE LOS ESTADOS PARTES EN LA CONVENCIÓN SOBRE LA PROHIBICIÓN DEL DESARROLLO, LA RODUCCIÓN Y EL ALMACENAMIENTO DE ARMAS BACTERIOLÓGICAS (BIOLÓGICAS) Y TOXÍNICAS Y SOBRE SU DESTRUCCIÓN: Presentado por la República de Cuba” 23-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.45 On the Epizootological Monitoring System in the Russian Federation: Submitted by the Russian Federation 23-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.44 Approaches to some elements of the mechanism for investigation of cases of alleged use of biological weapons: Submitted by the Russian Federation 23-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.43 “Mechanism for implementation of state control over dangerous infectious human diseases in the Russian Federation: Submitted by the Russian Federation” 21-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.42 Tasks and role of the European Commission in outbreak investigation, communicable disease surveillance and Health Security: Submitted by the Netherlands 21-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.41 Disease Reporting by the Netherlands Armed Forces: Submitted by the Netherlands 21-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.40 Research on prevention of bioterrorism: Overview of recent developments and actions at European Community level: Submitted by the Netherlands 21-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.39 The Urban-Rural Divide: Surveillance and Protection of Communities: Submitted by Canada 22-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.38 The Canadian Public Health Laboratory Network: Submitted by Canada 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.37 CBRN Consolidated Risk Assessment: A Structured Approach to Prevention, Preparedness and Response Planning and S&T Investments: Submitted by Canada 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.36 “Laboratory Clusters: Integrated Networks for Enhanced Response and Consequence Management: Submitted by Canada” 22-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.35 “Enhancing capabilities for responding to a natural or deliberate epidemic of infectious diseases in Japan: Submitted by Japan” 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.34 Detection and Monitoring Survey of Invasive Plant Pests in Japan: Submitted by Japan 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.33 PLANTPLAN: Australian Emergency Plant Pest Response Plan: Submitted by Australia 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.32 “An Australian Framework for Responses to Unusual Outbreaks of Animal Disease1: Submitted by Australia” 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.31 Mitigation of Intentional Outbreaks of Human Disease: Submitted by Australia 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.30 Disease Surveillance in Australia: Plant Diseases: Submitted by Australia 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.29 “Improving Regional Surveillance Efforts: Animal Health – Australia’s Contribution”: Submitted by Australia 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.28 Disease Surveillance in Australia: A animal Diseases: Submitted by Australia 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.28 Disease Surveillance in Australia: A Animal Diseases: Submitted by Australia 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.27 “Regional Networks: The Case for Integration and Coordination: Submitted by Australia” 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.26 “The Role of the World Health Organisation in Infectious Disease Surveillance: Australian Perspective; Submitted by Australia” 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.25 Australian Disease Surveillance and Response Systems: Humans: Submitted by Australia 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.24 Safety of Food and Water in the United Kingdom: Submitted by the United Kingdom 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.23 Plant Pest and Disease Control in the United Kingdom: Submitted by the United Kingdom 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.22 Animal Disease Control in the United Kingdom: Submitted by the United Kingdom 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.21 Prevention, Investigation and Control of Human Infectious Disease: Submitted by the United Kingdom 20-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.20 Tools and Technologies for the Surveillance, Detection and Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases and Intoxinations: Submitted by the United Kingdom 19-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.19 “Enhancing international capabilities for responding to, investigating and mitigating the effects of cases of alleged use of biological or toxin weapons or suspicious outbreaks of diseases: Submitted by China” 27-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.18* Surveillance of infectious diseases: Submitted by the Chinese delegation 16-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.17 A Short Introduction to the Swedish System to Manage Outbreaks of Infectious Diseases Among Humans and Animals: Submitted by Sweden 16-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.16 Improving International Capabilities for Responding to, Investigating, and Mitigating the Effects of Cases of Alleged Use of Biological or Toxin We apons or Suspicious Outbreaks of Disease — The Need for Enhanced Co-Operation Between Law Enforcement, Defence, and Public Health Actors: Submitted by Sweden 15-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.15 Cases of Alleged Use of Biological or Toxin Weapons or Suspicious Outbreaks of Disease: Enhancing International Capabilities for Responding to, Investigating and Mitigating the Effects: Submitted by South Africa 15-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.14 Animal Disease Surveillance in South Africa: Submitted by South Africa 15-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.13 Plant Health Surveillance in South Africa: Submitted by South Africa 12-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.12 Human Infectious Disease Surveillance: Submitted by South Africa 15-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.11 International Co-Operation for Disease Surveillance: Submitted by South Africa 15-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP.10 “United Nations involvement in investigating the possible use of biological weapons: Submitted by Germany” 15-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP. 9 Diagnostic Tools and Structures for Detecting Suspicious Outbreaks of Infectious Diseases: Submitted by Germany 15-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP. 8 German Contributions to Mitigating the Effects of Diseases: Submitted by Germany 15-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP. 7 “Enhancing International Capabilities for Responding to and Mitigating the Effects of Outbreaks of Diseases – How to Overcome Legal Problems: Submitted by Germany” 15-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP. 6 “Combating Infectious Diseases – The German Way to Improve Preparedness: Submitted by Germany” 15-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP. 5 Reporting and Surveillance of Diseases in Germany: Submitted by Germany 15-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP. 4 “Rapid Procedures for the Detection of Biological Warfare Agents and Diagnosis of Related Disorders: Submitted by Germany” 15-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP. 3 A Procedure for Differentiating Between the Intentional Release of Biological Warfare Agents and Natural Outbreaks of Disease: Its Use in Analyzing the Tularemia Outbreak in Kosovo in 1999 and 2000: Submitted by Germany 15-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP. 2 “Electronic Outbreak Reporting System for Public Health Surveillance in Germany: Submitted by Germany” 15-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/WP. 1 From “Farm-to-Fork” – How to Improve Surveillance of the Food Supply Chain: Submitted by Germany 11-Aug-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/3 Report of the Meeting of Experts 14-Jul-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/2/Rev.1 Provisional programme of work for the meeting of experts 10-Jun-04 BWC/MSP/2004/MX/1 Provisional agenda for the meeting of experts 18-Jun-04 BWC/MSP.2004/MX/INF.3 “Mechanisms Available to States Parties to Investigate the Alleged Use of Biological or Toxin Weapons and to Provide Assistance in such cases: Background paper prepared by the Secretariat” 18-Jun-04 BWC/MSP.2004/MX/INF.2 Mechanisms being Implemented for Response to Outbreaks of Disease by Intergovernmental Organizations (World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), World Organization for Animal Health / Office International des Epizooties (OIE)): Background paper prepared by the Secretariat 18-Jun-04 “BWC/MSP.2004/MX/INF.1” Mechanisms being implemented for Disease Surveillance by Intergovernmental Organizations (World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), World Organization for Animal Health / Office International des Epizooties (OIE)) and significant Mechanisms being Implemented for Disease Surveillance by Non-Governmental Organizations: Background paper prepared by the Secretariat -
BWC Meeting of Experts (2005)
Date Symbol Title 24-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.35 Codes of conduct for scientists: considerations during a BWC regional workshop and subsequent reflections: Prepared by Australia 23-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.34 Codes of conduct for biological scientists: Prepared by Italy 23-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.33 Approach to codes of conduct: Prepared by the Republic of Korea 23-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.32 “EXPERIENCIA NACIONAL SOBRE LA PROMULGACIÓN DE CÓDIGOS: Presentado por la República de Cuba” 23-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.31 CÓDIGOS Y PRINCIPIOS: Presentado por la República de Cuba 21-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.30 Selected Canadian codes of conduct for life sciences: Prepared by Canada 21-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.29 Raising awareness: Approaches and opportunities for outreach: Prepared by Australia 21-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.28 Elements for use in developing codes of conduct for scientists: Prepared by Australia 21-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.27 Ethical principles in gene technology, environmental ethics and the Biological Weapons Convention – is there a link?: Prepared by Australia 21-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.27 Ethical principles in gene technology, environmental ethics and the Biological Weapons Convention – is there a link?: Prepared by Australia 20-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.26 The content, promulgation and adoption of codes of conduct for scientists: Prepared by the Islamic Republic of Iran 20-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.25 Codes’ in the context of the BTWC: Prepared by South Africa 20-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.24 Bioethics related activities in Indonesia: Prepared by Indonesia 14-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.23 Indian initiatives on codes of conduct for scientists: Prepared by India 14-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.22 Codes of conduct for scientists: a view from analysis of the bioindustrial sectors in Japan: Prepared by Japan 21-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.21 Codes of conduct for scientists discussions in Japan on the issue: Prepared by Japan 14-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.20* “China’s views and practices in adopting and implementing code of conduct of scientists: Prepared by the People’s Republic of China” 14-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.19 Answers to the questions regarding codes of conduct for scientists majoring in biological sciences: Prepared by the Russian Federation 14-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.18 “Some reflections on the ethic norms and codes of condut for scientists majoring in biosciences: Prepared by the Russian Federation 1. Over the past few years the adoption of ethic codes of conduct for” 13-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.17 United Kingdom examples of codes of conduct and associated activities related to government science: Prepared by the United Kingdom 13-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.16 Report of seminars organised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Prepared by the United Kingdom 13-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.15 Legislation and freedom of research: Prepared by Germany 13-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.14 Infectious diseases, biosafety and biosecurity: Prepared by Germany 13-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.13 The University Science Perspective: Prepared by Germany 13-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.12 Codes of conduct and their application in the life sciences at universities: Prepared by Germany 13-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.11 Regulations for the prevention of bioterrorism – pros an contras from a scientist’s point of view: Prepared by Germany 13-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.10 German policies for biodefence research: Prepared by Germany 09-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP. 9 The promulgation and adoption of codes of conduct: Prepared by the United Kingdom 09-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP. 8 Content of codes of conduct relevant to the BTWC: Prepared by the United Kingdom 09-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP. 7 and Corr.1 The overlap between codes of conduct and legislation: Prepared by Canada 09-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP. 6 Thoughts on the functions of codes of conduct: potential weaknesses and solutions: Prepared by Canada 09-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP. 5 Biodefence: codes of conduct and practice: Prepared by Canada 09-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP. 4 Common elements of codes of conduct (III): Academic Codes: Prepared by Canada 09-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP. 3 “Common elements of codes of conduct (II): Professional Assoiations Codes: Prepared by Canada” 09-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP. 2 Common elements of codes of conduct (I): Canadian Government Codes: Prepared by Canada 09-Jun-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP. 1 “Preliminary overview of an internationalcode of conduct related to the BWC: Prepared by Argentina” 27-Apr-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.4* “Relevant Organisations, Associations, Professional Bodies and Institutions Which Might Serve as Sources of Guidance on the Formulation of Codes of Conduct and as Agents for Adopting and Promulgating Such Codes: Background Paper prepared by the Secretariat” 26-Apr-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.3/Summary Review and Analysis of Relevant Elements of Existing Codes of Conduct in Other Fields: Summary of Background Paper prepared by the Secretariat 13-Apr-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.3 Review and Analysis of Relevant Elements of Existing Codes of Conduct in Other Fields: Background Paper prepared by the Secretariat 26-Apr-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.2/Summary Codes of Conduct Relevant to the Life Sciences or Biotechnology Which Do Not Refer to Biological and Toxin Weapons: Summary of Background Paper prepared by the Secretariat 13-Apr-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.2 “Codes of Conduct Relevant to the Life Sciences or Biotechnology Which Do Not Refer to Biological and Toxin Weapons: Background Paper prepared by the Secretariat” 26-Apr-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.1/Summary “Existing Codes of Conduct which Refer to Biological and Toxin Weapons: Summary of Background Paper prepared by the Secretariat” 13-Apr-05 BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.1 “Existing Codes of Conduct which Refer to Biological and Toxin Weapons: Background Paper prepared by the Secretariat” -
BWC Meeting of Experts (2007)
Date Symbol Title 14-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.7 Ways and means to enhance national implementation, including enforcement of national legislation, strengthening of national institutions and coordination among national law enforcement institutions: Submitted by Japan 14-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.6 National legislative measures adopted by the Republic of Korea to implement the Biological Weapons Convention: Submitted by the Republic of Korea 07-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.5 Extraterritorial application of German Penal Legislation regarding activities related to biological weapons: Submitted by the Federal Republic of Germany 07-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.4 The German Legislative Framework Implementing the BTWC: Submitted by the Federal Republic of Germany 07-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.3 Building capacity to implement the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention: Summary of a VERTIC project: Submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 23-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.22 Enhancing EU co-operation with third countries in the field of export control of dual-use items: Submitted by the Federal Republic of Germany 23-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.21 The Brazilian national implementation measures and the legislative framework regarding the BTWC: Submitted by Brazil 23-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.20 Compliance with the BTWC: Submitted by Italy 07-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.2 Two issues in BTWC national implementation: The challenge of intangible technology controls and export licensing enforcement: Submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 23-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.19 Experiencia de Cuba en la implementacion de la convencion sobre armas biologicas: Convencion sobre arms biologicas: Presentado por Cuba 23-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.18 National laws and regulations on handling and application of biological agents and toxins: Submitted by Iran (Islamic Republic of) 21-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.17 National implementation and regional cooperation on implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention: Working paper submitted by the People’s Republic of China 21-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.16 Law of Ukraine on “The State System for Biosafety in the Development, Trial, Transport and Use of Genetically Modified Organisms”: Submitted by Ukraine 21-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.15 Biosecurity–Protection from the risks posed by organisms to the economy, environment and people’s health through exclusion, eradication and control: Submitted by New Zealand 22-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.14 Ways and means to enhance national implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) in Slovakia: Submitted by Slovakia 20-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.13 Regional BWC cooperation and international bioterrorism: Submitted by Australia 20-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.12 Increasing the technical expertise of law enforcement agencies to assist counter-proliferation initiatives: Submitted by Australia 15-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.11 Effective enforcement of national legislation: Submitted by the United States of America 15-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.10 National data collection processes for CBM submissions: Submitted by Switzerland 02-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.1 European Union intiatives in support of the BTWC: Submitted by Portugal on behalf of the European Union 23-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/INF.4 List of States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on Their Destruction as at August 2007: Prepared by the Implementation Support Unit 24-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/INF.3 List of participants 02-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/INF.2 International and regional initiatives to enhance national implementation of the Convention: Submitted by the Implementation Support Unit 02-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/INF.1 and Corr.1 Previous agreements, understandings and proposals on enhancing national implementation: Submitted by the Implementation Support Unit 24-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/CRP.2 Considerations, Lessons, Perspectives, Recommendations, Conclusions and Proposals drawn from the Presentations, Statements, Working Papers and Interventions on the topics under discussion at the Meeting 24-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/CRP.1 Draft Report of the Meeting of Experts 13-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/2 Provisional Programme of Work for the Meeting of Experts: Submitted by the chairman 21-Jun-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/1 Provisional Agenda for the Meeting of Experts: Submitted by the Chairman -
BWC Meeting of Experts (2008)
Date Symbol Title 21-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.35 Preparing the ground for the CBM content debate: What information builds confidence? Sumitted by Switzerland 21-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.34 The laboratory biorisk management standard and its applicability under the BWC: Submitted by Norway 21-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.32 Regulation of biological agents in Australia: Submitted by Australia 21-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.31 Australia’s national framework for the development of ethical principles in gene technology and the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC): Submitted by Australia 21-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.30 Communication issues associated with implementation of the SSBA regulatory scheme: Submitted by Australia 20-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.28 National measures and views on biosafety and biosecurity: Submitted by Brazil 18-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.26 Australian assistance to strengthen regional biosafety and bioecurity capacity: Submitted by Australia 15-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.25 Outreach and education in the life sciences: Case study in the U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratories: Submitted by the United States of America 15-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.23 Overview of major international biosecurity activities since the 2003 intersessional meeting: Submitted by the United States of America 15-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.22 National, regional and international measures for improving biosafety and biosecurity with a focus on the safety of pathogens and toxins at the laboratory level: Submitted by Japan 14-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.21 Oversight, education, awareness raising, and codes of conduct for preventing the misuse of bio-science and bio-technology: Submitted by Japan 14-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.20 Regional seminar for South East Asia on promoting and implementing biosafety and biosecurity: Submitted by Indonesia and Norway 12-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.17 Biosafety and biosecurity: Submitted by Canada1 12-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.16 “Implementation of legislation and measures related to biosafety and biosecurity in EU member States: Submitted by Germany on behalf of the European Union “ 12-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.15 Security vetting of personnel handling dangerous biological materials: Submitted by Germany 12-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.14 Registration and licensing of facilities and persons handling biological materials: Submitted by Germany 12-Aug-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/WP.13 European Unio legislation and recommendations related to biosafety and biosecurity: Submitted by the Germany on behalf of the European Union 08-Sep-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/3 Report of the meeting of experts 30-Jul-08 BWC/MSP/2008/MX/2 and Rev/1 Provisional programme of work for the meeting of experts 15-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.9 Surveillance of the research, diagnostic and production activities with pathogenic and geneticaly modified organisms in Switzerland: Submitted by Switzerland 14-Aug-07 BWC/MSP/2007/MX/WP.8 Regional and sub-regional cooperation on implementation of the Convention: Submitted by Japan -
BWC Meeting of Experts (2009)
Date Symbol Title 08-Jun-09 BWC/MSP/2009/MX/1 Provisional agenda for the meeting of experts 24-Aug-09 BWC/MSP/2009/MX/- Link to documents of the 2009 Meeting of Experts -
BWC Meeting of Experts (2010-2019)
Date Symbol Title 23-Aug-10 BWC/MSP/2010/MX/- Link to documents of the 2010 Meeting of Experts 16-Jul-12 BWC/MSP/2012/MX/- Link to documents of the 2012 Meeting of Experts 12-Aug-13 BWC/MSP/2013/MX/- Link to documents of the 2013 Meeting of Experts 08-Aug-14 BWC/MSP/2014/MX/- Link to documents of the 2013 Meeting of Experts 10-Aug-15 BWC/MSP/2015/MX/- Link to documents of the 2015 Meeting of Experts 7-Aug-18 BWC/MSP/2018/MX/- Link to documents of the 2018 Meeting of Experts 29-July-19 BWC/MSP/2019/MX/- Link to documents of the 2019 Meeting of Experts
