Russia has yet again abused the norm of decision-making by consensus to act as a spoiler and block progress on strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention. #1972BWC
December 16, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Russia has yet again abused the norm of decision-making by consensus to act as a spoiler and block progress on strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention. #1972BWC
After 5️⃣ months of learning online, the first cohort of the Biological Weapons Convention Advanced Education Course are joining us in Geneva! 🇨🇭
Participants will run tabletop exercises, simulate a scientific & tech review mechanism, and engage with experts on #1972BWC issues 👩🏾🔬🗨️
Participants will run tabletop exercises, simulate a scientific & tech review mechanism, and engage with experts on #1972BWC issues 👩🏾🔬🗨️
February 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
February 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
The #BWCedu course brings together experts from around the world for an immersive learning experience that empowers emerging leaders in biological disarmament and biosecurity ☣️🦠
🗞️ unidir.org/BWCeduNews
See how UNIDIR, DiploFoundation and FRS are making an impact!
🗞️ unidir.org/BWCeduNews
See how UNIDIR, DiploFoundation and FRS are making an impact!
UNIDIR empowers emerging leaders in biological disarmament and biosecurity → UNIDIR
As the world marks the 50th anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), UNIDIR alongside the DiploFoundation and the Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique celebrates the successful compl...
unidir.org
March 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
#BiologicalWeapons #Disarmament #1972BWC #CivilSociety #Amerithrax #Obituary
Barbara Hatch Rosenberg, Who Joined Hunt for Anthrax Culprit, Dies at 97
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/u...
Barbara Hatch Rosenberg, an expert on biological weapons who emerged as a leading voice during the F.B.I.’s ...
Barbara Hatch Rosenberg, Who Joined Hunt for Anthrax Culprit, Dies at 97
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/u...
Barbara Hatch Rosenberg, an expert on biological weapons who emerged as a leading voice during the F.B.I.’s ...
Barbara Hatch Rosenberg, Who Joined Hunt for Anthrax Culprit, Dies at 97
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2026 at 12:53 PM
#BiologicalWeapons #Disarmament #1972BWC #CivilSociety #Amerithrax #Obituary
Barbara Hatch Rosenberg, Who Joined Hunt for Anthrax Culprit, Dies at 97
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/u...
Barbara Hatch Rosenberg, an expert on biological weapons who emerged as a leading voice during the F.B.I.’s ...
Barbara Hatch Rosenberg, Who Joined Hunt for Anthrax Culprit, Dies at 97
www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/u...
Barbara Hatch Rosenberg, an expert on biological weapons who emerged as a leading voice during the F.B.I.’s ...
As the 6th WG session of #1972BWC gets underway this morning, check out our #bioweapons #disinformation primer for updates on trends and new developments
(2/2) The @GPWMDOfficial Initiative to #Counter #Disinfo has developed a ‘BW disinformation primer’ as a tool for stakeholders to identify and understand the tactics, narratives and motivations that underpin malicious biological weapons disinformation: gpwmdcounterdisinfo.com/building-res...
Building Resilience to False Narratives
COUNTERING Biological WEAPONS DISINFORMATION Building Resilience to False Narratives: A Primer for the BWC Sixth Working Group, August 2025 Current […]
gpwmdcounterdisinfo.com
August 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
As the 6th WG session of #1972BWC gets underway this morning, check out our #bioweapons #disinformation primer for updates on trends and new developments
A wonderful celebration of champion-of-champions Nicholas A Sims, his decades of service, and the launch of his biological #disarmament archive at King’s yesterday #1972BWC #biosecurity
May 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
A wonderful celebration of champion-of-champions Nicholas A Sims, his decades of service, and the launch of his biological #disarmament archive at King’s yesterday #1972BWC #biosecurity
#BiologicalWeapons #Disarmament #1972BWC @BWCISU
With the upcoming 50th anniversary of the entry of the #1972BWC into force, the Implementation Support Unit has published the 3rd edition of the Biological Weapons Convention Brochure.
PDF download: front.un-arm.org/wp-content/u...
With the upcoming 50th anniversary of the entry of the #1972BWC into force, the Implementation Support Unit has published the 3rd edition of the Biological Weapons Convention Brochure.
PDF download: front.un-arm.org/wp-content/u...
January 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
#BiologicalWeapons #Disarmament #1972BWC @BWCISU
With the upcoming 50th anniversary of the entry of the #1972BWC into force, the Implementation Support Unit has published the 3rd edition of the Biological Weapons Convention Brochure.
PDF download: front.un-arm.org/wp-content/u...
With the upcoming 50th anniversary of the entry of the #1972BWC into force, the Implementation Support Unit has published the 3rd edition of the Biological Weapons Convention Brochure.
PDF download: front.un-arm.org/wp-content/u...
The #1972BWC turns 50 this year.
To mark the occasion, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs has launched a special commemorative publication that explores the Convention’s past, present & future.
🔗 Read the publication: disarmament.unoda.org/the-biologic...
with support from @EU
To mark the occasion, the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs has launched a special commemorative publication that explores the Convention’s past, present & future.
🔗 Read the publication: disarmament.unoda.org/the-biologic...
with support from @EU
February 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
#BiologicalWeapons #1972BWC #ArtificialIntelligence #Governance
AI can design and run thousands of lab experiments without human hands. Humanity isn’t ready for the new risks this brings to biology
theconversation.com/ai-can-desig...
[...]
The 1975 Biological Weapons Convention, an ...
AI can design and run thousands of lab experiments without human hands. Humanity isn’t ready for the new risks this brings to biology
theconversation.com/ai-can-desig...
[...]
The 1975 Biological Weapons Convention, an ...
April 11, 2026 at 3:29 PM
#BiologicalWeapons #1972BWC #ArtificialIntelligence #Governance
AI can design and run thousands of lab experiments without human hands. Humanity isn’t ready for the new risks this brings to biology
theconversation.com/ai-can-desig...
[...]
The 1975 Biological Weapons Convention, an ...
AI can design and run thousands of lab experiments without human hands. Humanity isn’t ready for the new risks this brings to biology
theconversation.com/ai-can-desig...
[...]
The 1975 Biological Weapons Convention, an ...
Southeast Asia is home to rapidly expanding #biotech sectors, growing investments in #biodefence + high rates of emerging infectious diseases. These dynamics heightened risks of misperceptions and make the #transparency offered by #1972BWC CBMs especially valuable.
September 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Southeast Asia is home to rapidly expanding #biotech sectors, growing investments in #biodefence + high rates of emerging infectious diseases. These dynamics heightened risks of misperceptions and make the #transparency offered by #1972BWC CBMs especially valuable.
This week, VERTIC is back in Geneva for the 8th session of the Working Group on Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention. We’ll be closely following the discussions as States consider how the Convention can be enhanced to address current and emerging challenges.
#1972BWC
#BiologicalWeapons
#1972BWC
#BiologicalWeapons
February 10, 2026 at 10:38 AM
This week, VERTIC is back in Geneva for the 8th session of the Working Group on Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention. We’ll be closely following the discussions as States consider how the Convention can be enhanced to address current and emerging challenges.
#1972BWC
#BiologicalWeapons
#1972BWC
#BiologicalWeapons
📢 T&V No. 176 is out! Marking 50 yrs of the BTWC 🧬 & 100 yrs of the Geneva Protocol 📜, with a lead article by Jean Pascal Zanders (@ban-cbw.bsky.social), plus insights on nuclear irreversibility, institutionalisation of the BTWC & maritime sanctions evasion. Read: www.vertic.org/2025/07/trus...
Trust & Verify no. 176, Summer 2025 - VERTIC
The Winter 2023 edition of T&V opens with a lead article on diplomatic momentum and the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty. The rest of the edition covers issues ranging from the conviction of a ma...
www.vertic.org
July 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
After 5️⃣ months of learning online, the first cohort of the Biological Weapons Convention Advanced Education Course are joining us in Geneva! 🇨🇭
Participants will run tabletop exercises, simulate a scientific & tech review mechanism, and engage with experts on #1972BWC issues 👩🏾🔬🗨️
Participants will run tabletop exercises, simulate a scientific & tech review mechanism, and engage with experts on #1972BWC issues 👩🏾🔬🗨️
February 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The #BWCedu course brings together experts from around the world for an immersive learning experience that empowers emerging leaders in biological disarmament and biosecurity ☣️🦠
🗞️ unidir.org/BWCeduNews
See how UNIDIR, DiploFoundation and FRS are making an impact!
🗞️ unidir.org/BWCeduNews
See how UNIDIR, DiploFoundation and FRS are making an impact!
UNIDIR empowers emerging leaders in biological disarmament and biosecurity → UNIDIR
As the world marks the 50th anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), UNIDIR alongside the DiploFoundation and the Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique celebrates the successful compl...
unidir.org
March 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
"Fifth Session closure – a rare speech and concerns for the future" -- latest #1972BWC Working Group report posted to cbw-events.org.uk/bwc-rep.html
CBW Events -- BWC Review Conference Reports
cbw-events.org.uk
December 16, 2024 at 8:06 AM
"Fifth Session closure – a rare speech and concerns for the future" -- latest #1972BWC Working Group report posted to cbw-events.org.uk/bwc-rep.html
Insightful days at the UN - Geneva 🇺🇳 with the @vertic.bsky.social delegation at the #1972BWC Working Group meeting.
Hoping it will bring solid steps forward! 🧪🦠
Hoping it will bring solid steps forward! 🧪🦠
December 11, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Insightful days at the UN - Geneva 🇺🇳 with the @vertic.bsky.social delegation at the #1972BWC Working Group meeting.
Hoping it will bring solid steps forward! 🧪🦠
Hoping it will bring solid steps forward! 🧪🦠
As the #disarmament community gears up for #UNGA, my RCW Briefing Book chapter on #bioweapons provides an update on #1972BWC WG discussions on #compliance and #verification and sets out recommendations for #FirstCommittee delegations. tinyurl.com/2s488ecf
September 19, 2025 at 3:43 AM
As the #disarmament community gears up for #UNGA, my RCW Briefing Book chapter on #bioweapons provides an update on #1972BWC WG discussions on #compliance and #verification and sets out recommendations for #FirstCommittee delegations. tinyurl.com/2s488ecf
#BiologicalWeapons #Disinformation #Russia #1972BWC #UkraineRussiaWar??
Instrumentalising Biological Weapons-Related
Allegations: Russia’s Compliance Politics and
the Norms Against Biological Weapons
cbwnet.org/media/pages/...
In 2022, Russia invoked the compliance procedures ...
Instrumentalising Biological Weapons-Related
Allegations: Russia’s Compliance Politics and
the Norms Against Biological Weapons
cbwnet.org/media/pages/...
In 2022, Russia invoked the compliance procedures ...
December 3, 2024 at 6:34 AM
#BiologicalWeapons #Disinformation #Russia #1972BWC #UkraineRussiaWar??
Instrumentalising Biological Weapons-Related
Allegations: Russia’s Compliance Politics and
the Norms Against Biological Weapons
cbwnet.org/media/pages/...
In 2022, Russia invoked the compliance procedures ...
Instrumentalising Biological Weapons-Related
Allegations: Russia’s Compliance Politics and
the Norms Against Biological Weapons
cbwnet.org/media/pages/...
In 2022, Russia invoked the compliance procedures ...
VERTIC is at the 7th session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the #1972BWC in Geneva.
This meeting offers an important opportunity to consider how the BWC can further address challenges while safeguarding peaceful use of life sciences and contributing to international peace & security.
This meeting offers an important opportunity to consider how the BWC can further address challenges while safeguarding peaceful use of life sciences and contributing to international peace & security.
December 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
VERTIC is at the 7th session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the #1972BWC in Geneva.
This meeting offers an important opportunity to consider how the BWC can further address challenges while safeguarding peaceful use of life sciences and contributing to international peace & security.
This meeting offers an important opportunity to consider how the BWC can further address challenges while safeguarding peaceful use of life sciences and contributing to international peace & security.
#BiologicalWeapons #1972BWC #Threats
Redefining Biological Weapons: Expanding the BWC to Incorporate Infrastructure Harm and Cyber-Biothreats
www.nti.org/analysis/art...
[ #OpenSource - PDF available]
The definition of biological weapons in the 1972 Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is being ...
Redefining Biological Weapons: Expanding the BWC to Incorporate Infrastructure Harm and Cyber-Biothreats
www.nti.org/analysis/art...
[ #OpenSource - PDF available]
The definition of biological weapons in the 1972 Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is being ...
November 21, 2025 at 5:26 AM
#BiologicalWeapons #1972BWC #Threats
Redefining Biological Weapons: Expanding the BWC to Incorporate Infrastructure Harm and Cyber-Biothreats
www.nti.org/analysis/art...
[ #OpenSource - PDF available]
The definition of biological weapons in the 1972 Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is being ...
Redefining Biological Weapons: Expanding the BWC to Incorporate Infrastructure Harm and Cyber-Biothreats
www.nti.org/analysis/art...
[ #OpenSource - PDF available]
The definition of biological weapons in the 1972 Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is being ...
For 50 years, #1972BWC states parties have clashed over Article X & intl cooperation/assistance. A new study from our Center identifies opportunities to strengthen Article X implementation, incl under a future ICA mechanism. #BTWC #bioweapons #nonproliferation
June 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
For 50 years, #1972BWC states parties have clashed over Article X & intl cooperation/assistance. A new study from our Center identifies opportunities to strengthen Article X implementation, incl under a future ICA mechanism. #BTWC #bioweapons #nonproliferation
📣 Join us Today in Geneva for a side event on the margins of the #1972BWC WG on Enhancing National Implementation of the BWC
Explore @vertic.bsky.social projects, assistance activities and featuring the launch of the CBRN Cases Tracker database
📆 20 August 2025 - 13:15 CET - Room XXII
Explore @vertic.bsky.social projects, assistance activities and featuring the launch of the CBRN Cases Tracker database
📆 20 August 2025 - 13:15 CET - Room XXII
August 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
📣 Join us Today in Geneva for a side event on the margins of the #1972BWC WG on Enhancing National Implementation of the BWC
Explore @vertic.bsky.social projects, assistance activities and featuring the launch of the CBRN Cases Tracker database
📆 20 August 2025 - 13:15 CET - Room XXII
Explore @vertic.bsky.social projects, assistance activities and featuring the launch of the CBRN Cases Tracker database
📆 20 August 2025 - 13:15 CET - Room XXII
#ChemicalWeapons #BiologicalWeapons #Disarmament #Industry #OPCW #1972BWC
Industry and the Norms Against Chemical and Biological Weapons
cbwnet.org/media/pages/...
[ #OpenSource - PDF available]
Arms control and disarmament agreements such as the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) ...
Industry and the Norms Against Chemical and Biological Weapons
cbwnet.org/media/pages/...
[ #OpenSource - PDF available]
Arms control and disarmament agreements such as the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) ...
March 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
#ChemicalWeapons #BiologicalWeapons #Disarmament #Industry #OPCW #1972BWC
Industry and the Norms Against Chemical and Biological Weapons
cbwnet.org/media/pages/...
[ #OpenSource - PDF available]
Arms control and disarmament agreements such as the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) ...
Industry and the Norms Against Chemical and Biological Weapons
cbwnet.org/media/pages/...
[ #OpenSource - PDF available]
Arms control and disarmament agreements such as the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) ...