Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Swedish MFA
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Department for Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Export Control, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Sweden. RTs not to endorse, but to inform and share.
In today’s precarious world, the risk of unintended or deliberate misuse of animal pathogens is a growing concern due to advances in biotechnology and accessibility. This increasing threat to global security can no longer be ignored. From disease outbreaks to environmental disasters and accidents, extreme events only compound the challenge undermining our ability to respond to unexpected, unforeseeable threats. Come join us as we engage in thought-provoking discussions and innovative technical presentations, with experts, aimed at strengthening prevention, preparedness and response capabilities across the world. Take a look at the programme, registration, and the list of speakers: #ui-id-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">woah.org/en/event/globa…
Australia is proud to celebrate 40 years' leadership of the Australia Group and efforts to harmonise export controls to prevent the spread of chemical and biological weapons. The Australia Group remains committed to setting the standard for global counter-proliferation efforts.
#NPT #PrepCom #RiskReduction 📢🌍 Productive discussions between #NuclearWeaponStates, #NonNuclearWeaponStates & #CivilSociety on reducing nuclear risk to strengthen #NPT 📄Read the working paper supported by 17 States: urlr.me/at4CJq
#NPTPrepCom Statement by Sweden: “The challenges facing the NPT are many. Therefore, we must work to uphold and strengthen the Treaty as a cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation. To achieve a nuclear weapons-free world, multilateralism remains our best chance”
To mark the 50th anniversary of the #1972BWC, experts will share insights on the past, present & future of the Convention in a series of panel discussions on 26 March. Come along to learn more & celebrate at an after-event reception from 18:00. 📍Room XXI, ⌚15:15 - 18:00 CET.
