The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) entered into force in 1975 and has served as the cornerstone of global efforts to prohibit and prevent biological weapons for nearly 50 years. The treaty has brought together states and stakeholders to collaborate on preventing the hostile exploitation of biology for half a century and will continue to do so in the face of a rapidly evolving scientific and technological landscape and a changing geostrategic context.
This UNIDIR-United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) event will assess progress within the Working Group on the Strengthening of the BWC, established at the 9th BWC Review Conference, and outline the next steps for reinforcing this critical treaty. The event will feature opening remarks from the Chair of the BWC, brief updates from the Friends of the Chair on the agenda items of the Working Group, and a questions and answer session with the participants.
When and where
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 13:15-14:45 CET, Online
Participants
We encourage the participation of State representatives and experts working on or interested in issues pertaining to the BWC.
RSVP
Please register to receive the link to the online event.
Further information
For questions, please contact María Garzón Maceda at maria.garzon@un.org.