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UNSGM Designated Laboratories Workshop

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UNSGM Designated Laboratories Workshop

The UNSGM is the only international instrument available for investigating allegations of use of biological weapons. As such, it not only adds an important capability of relevance to the BTWC in the absence of pertinent institutional resources, but also acts as a deterrent against use and thus contributes to biological threat reduction. Switzerland, together with several other UN Member States, is therefore actively supporting efforts to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Mechanism since many years.

Switzerland’s particular focus is on a network of trusted laboratories designated under the UNSGM in support of investigations of alleged use of biological weapons. Such a collaborative network provides greater transparency and confidence in scientific competencies, analytical skills and quality assurance systems. In 2017, a milestone was achieved with a starting series of laboratory exercises dedicated to the UNSGM. The Swiss UNSGM Designated Laboratories Workshop series provides for a useful platform for a continued exchange of ideas and for developing a roadmap of further necessary steps to put a network of trusted laboratories at the disposal of the UNSGM.

Risk Area(s) covered

Biological

Activities

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Infrastructure/Equipment Support

Beneficiary Countries

Beneficiary Regions

Global

Budget

 USD

Status

Active, Ongoing
Start Date: January 1, 2015
End Date: 

ASI Database Release

2023.12

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