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 assessed progress within the Working Group on the Strengthening of the BWC, established at the 9th BWC Review Conference, and outlined the next steps for reinforcing this critical treaty. The event featured 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 Q&A session with the participants.
Event recording
When and where
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 13:15-14:45 CET, Online
Further information
For questions, please contact María Garzón Maceda at maria.garzon@un.org.