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Chemical and Biological Weapons Threat Reduction Worldwide

Project

Chemical and Biological Weapons Threat Reduction Worldwide

Development and implementation of stand-alone Chemical and Biological Weapons (CBW) terrorism prevention training modules for law enforcement, military, prosecutors, and other critical stakeholders which can be integrated into existing Counter-Terrorism training efforts supported by other United States Government threat reduction programs. Designed to fill critical gaps in international prevention efforts, preparedness, and response to the threats posed by non-state actor acquisition and use of rudimentary chemical and biological materials to launch mass casualty attacks. Includes the involvement of maritime security partners and port operators to prevent the stockpiling of explosives precursor chemicals and illicit diversion/proliferation activities.

Risk Area(s) covered

Biological
Chemical
Multiple CBRN

Activities

Emergency Preparedness/Response
Technical Training

Beneficiary Countries

Bangladesh
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Libya
Malaysia
Maldives
Pakistan
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan

Beneficiary Regions

Asia
Central Asia
Middle East
Northern Africa
Oceania
South Asia
Southeast Asia

Budget

11000000 USD

Status

Active, Ongoing
Start Date: March 1, 2022
End Date: March 31, 2025

ASI Database Release

2023.12

Providers and Implementers ?

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Contacts

Name Position Agency/Department/Org Note
Mr Todd Perry Special Coordinator, UNSCR 1540
Department of State
United States
Mr Stephen Knight Point of Contact
United States Mission to the United Nations
United States

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