Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Risk Mitigation - Centres of Excellence

Jointly implemented by the EC JRC and UNICRI

The EU CBRN Centres of Excellence

Francesco MiorinUNICRI

CBRN CoE

An initiative funded by the European Union

Jointly implemented by European Union (JRC) and United Nations (UNICRI)

Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear

Centres of Excellence (CoE)

What is it all about?

CBRN CoE: mobilizes national, regional and international resources to achieve the common objective of developing a coherent CBRN policy at the national, regional and international level.

CBRN CoE: mobilizes national, regional and international resources to achieve the common objective of developing a coherent CBRN policy at the national, regional and international level.

Country benefits

Reinforcement of National CBRN policy.

Membership of a CBRN network of experts.

Enhancing coordination and integration through the establishment of National Teams.

Needs addressed through specific projects.

Maximize existing capacities in the region.

CoE Regions

CoE established in:

South East Europe and the Caucasus /Ukraine (Tbilisi)

South East Asia (Manila)

North Africa (Algiers)

African Atlantic Facade (Rabat)

Middle East (Amman)

Next steps:

Eastern and Central Africa (Nairobi)

Gulf Cooperation Council

Central Asia (Tashkent – formal agreement under discussion)

EU/UNICRI

Regional Secretariat Regional

Secretariat

National CBRN Team

National CBRN Team

National CBRN Team

National CBRN Team

National CBRN Team

National CBRN Team

CBRN CoE Network

International/RegionalOrganisations

EU Member StatesCBRN Experts &

Facilities

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CoE Cycle of Activities

National Focal Point

National CBRN Team

In charge of

assessing needs

developing a CBRN National Action Plan

Coordinate drafting of project proposals

Coordination at the national level

Regional Secretariat

Coordinator Administrative Support

UNICRI full time available

Coordinator Administrative Support

UNICRI full time available

Regional CBRN Expertspart time in the secretariat, part time in missions with EU-JRC-UNICRI experts

Appointed by partner countries

Regional CBRN Expertspart time in the secretariat, part time in missions with EU-JRC-UNICRI experts

Appointed by partner countries

Head of SecretariatAppointed by partner country

Head of SecretariatAppointed by partner country

Deputy Head of SecretariatAppointed by partner country

Deputy Head of SecretariatAppointed by partner country

The Secretariat will be in charge of:

• ensure liaison with all countries; • assist countries in assessing their needs; • analyze and elaborate project proposals;• assist in the implementation of projects in the Region;• monitor implementation of projects;• organize regular Round-Table Meetings of the NFPs.

Regional Secretariat

The Tbilisi RS

• Responsible for 10 countries (Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, FYROM, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine)

• Located within the premises of the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs

• UNICRI Regional Coordinator: Francesco Miorin (miorin@unicri.it)

NATIONAL CBRN TEAMS (NTs)

•NTs established in 8 partner countries

•Over 120 governmental officers/ experts involved

•NTs endorsed by top-level decision makers at the national level (established through decrees and orders of Prime Ministers, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Ministers of Interior)

•Over 15 workshops in support of the NTs performed by CoE experts

The Tbilisi RS: Key achievements

CBRN PROJECT PROPOSALS

• Over 40 projects proposals prepared by countries in the region and submitted to the EC for funding

•Frequent interactions between National Focal Points of the partner countries in the preparation of project proposals

•Project ideas for your country? Contact your National Focal Point or Francesco Miorin (miorin@unicri.it)

The Tbilisi RS: Key achievements

CoE APPROVED PROJECTS

• Ten (10) project proposals submitted by countries have been approved by the European Commission

• Projects focus on training, provision of equipment and knowledge development

•Thematic areas: border control, bio-safety and bio-security, CBRN first response, CBRN risk assessment, information management and data exchange on CBRN material

• Implementation started on 1 January 2013

The Tbilisi RS: Key achievements

Projects and implementing agencies

Project 01IPO - Instytut Przemysłu Organicznego (Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry), Poland

Identification and strengthening of forensic capacities in the area of prevention of organized crime and illicit trafficking of chemical agents, including training and equipment for frontline customs officers

Project 02 UMU - The European CBRNE Centre at Umeå University, Sweden.

Building capacity to identify and respond to threats from CBRN substances

Project 03 ICIS - Insubria Center on International Security, Italy

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

Project 04NCTV - National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security, Netherlands

Knowledge development and transfer of best practice on inter-agency CBRN response

Project 07 FEI - France Expertise InternationaleGuidelines, procedures and standardisation on bio-safety/bio-security

Project 10

James Martin CNS - The President and Fellows of Middelbury College, the James Martin Center for Non-Proliferation Studies, USA

Development of e-learning courses for CBRN risk mitigation

Project 11NCTV - National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security, Ministry of Security and Justice, Netherlands

Promoting good practice and inter-agency procedures for assessing the risks of CBRN misuse

Project 14UMU - The European CBRNE Centre at Umeå University, Sweden.

Provision of specialized and technical training to enhance

the first response capabilities Project 18 LNCV - Landau Network-Centro Volta, Italy

International network of universities and institutes for raising awareness on dual-use concerns in bio-technology

National CBRN Team

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Project Proposal

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• National institutions are encouraged to draft project proposals to address their needs

• Deadlines twice a year

• Contact the National Focal Point of your country

• Proposals must be prepared using the Project Proposal Form, available on the CoE Portal

• No access to the Portal? Contact me (miorin@unicri.it)

New Project Proposals

Strengthening Bio-safety And Bio-security Capabilities In South Caucasus And In Central Asian Countries

An initiative funded by the European UnionAn initiative funded by the European Union

The Projects

1. Upgrading Infrastructure

• Provision of equipment to the laboratory network of the Centre for Prophylaxis of Quarantine and Particularly Dangerous Infections, Uzbekistan

• Provision of equipment to the laboratory network of the Centre for Prophylaxis of Quarantine and Particularly Dangerous Infections, Uzbekistan

• Repairs and provision of equipment to the laboratories of the Centre for Prophylaxis of Particularly Dangerous Infections, Armenia

• Repairs and provision of equipment to the laboratories of the Centre for Prophylaxis of Particularly Dangerous Infections, Armenia

• Repairs and provision of equipment to essential laboratories in the Scientific Centre for Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Breeding, Armenia• Repairs and provision of equipment to essential laboratories in the Scientific Centre for Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Breeding, Armenia

• Renovation and bio-safety upgrade of the pathogen collection laboratory at the Biological Preparations Institute, Tajikistan• Renovation and bio-safety upgrade of the pathogen collection laboratory at the Biological Preparations Institute, Tajikistan

• Repairs and provision of equipment to essential laboratories of the Institute of Bacteriophages, Microbiology and Virology, Georgia• Repairs and provision of equipment to essential laboratories of the Institute of Bacteriophages, Microbiology and Virology, Georgia

The Projects

2. Training

• Establishing the Central Reference Laboratory (CRL) in Tbilisi (Georgia) as a regional training centre for Southern Caucasus• Establishing the Central Reference Laboratory (CRL) in Tbilisi (Georgia) as a regional training centre for Southern Caucasus

• Training of Armenian bio-safety personnel from organizations of the Ministries of Emergencies, Agriculture and Public Health (including CPPDI personnel)

• Training of Armenian bio-safety personnel from organizations of the Ministries of Emergencies, Agriculture and Public Health (including CPPDI personnel)

• Scientific English language training for scientific staff in Tajikistan• Scientific English language training for scientific staff in Tajikistan

The Projects

3. Research and Assessments

• Development of a national livestock disease surveillance and control system - Scientific Centre for Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Breeding, Armenia• Development of a national livestock disease surveillance and control system - Scientific Centre for Veterinary Medicine and Livestock Breeding, Armenia

• Molecular diagnosis of different diseases of agricultural plant seeds and products and genetically modified plants imported into Azerbaijan - Institute of Genetic Resource of the National Academy of Sciences

• Molecular diagnosis of different diseases of agricultural plant seeds and products and genetically modified plants imported into Azerbaijan - Institute of Genetic Resource of the National Academy of Sciences

• System for bio-safety assessment and surveillance of drinking water in Georgia - Georgian Sanitary and Hygiene Institute

• System for bio-safety assessment and surveillance of drinking water in Georgia - Georgian Sanitary and Hygiene Institute

• Bio-safety and bio-security risk management system for Georgia and Caucasus – National Centre for Diseas Control, Georgia• Bio-safety and bio-security risk management system for Georgia and Caucasus – National Centre for Diseas Control, Georgia

CBRN CoE South East Europe, the Caucasus,

Moldova and Ukraine

Francesco MIORINRegional Coordinator

miorin@unicri.it

UNICRIUnited Nations

Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute

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