PROJECT 080: Strengthening the CBRN Centre of Excellence Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council Region

Context

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are currently hosting the European's Union Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centers of Excellence (EU CBRN CoE) Initiative.

The EU CBRN CoE intiative addresses the mitigation of and preparedness against risks related to CBRN material and agents through the implementation of concrete actions in the areas of export control of dual-use goods, illicit trafficking of CBRN materials, bio-safety and bio-security, chemical waste etc. Such initiative gathers several partner countries across the globe, grouped around 8 Regional Secretariats. An On-Site technical assistance (OSA) team is available at the Regional Secretariats to provide technical support to the CBRN Centres of Excellence (CoE).

Overall objective

To strengthen the Abu Dhabi EU CBRN CoE Regional Secretariat to assist in the expanding of the CoE initiative in the Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) region and neighbouring countries.

Specific objectives

To ensure technical assistance and the smooth running of the activities of the Regional Secretariat, as well as to facilitate the coordination of local stakeholders and information sharing as well as to cooperate with the implementing bodies as contracted by the EC.

Activities

Provide long-term expertise to the Abu Dhabi Regional Secretariat under the EU CBRN Risk Mitigation CoE Initiative for the countries belonging to the GCC.

Achievements

Provision of technical support to the CBRN Centres of Excellence (CoE) Regional Secretariat for the GCC region.