We welcome Kiribati’s 🇰🇮 accession to the Biological Weapons Convention, which bans the stockpiling, production, and development of biological weapons. The Pacific region is a global leader on disarmament, and this accession brings us closer to full universalisation of this

Australia congratulates Kiribati on joining the Biological Weapons Convention. Look forward to working with all Pacific countries to implement this important arms control convention and enhance security in our region.

Kiribati became the 189th State Party to the Biological Weapons Convention, committing to never develop, produce, stockpile or otherwise acquire biological weapons. A key step towards achieving the full universality of the #1972BWC. 🧷 treaties.unoda.org.

The United Kingdom congratulates the Republic of Kiribati on becoming the 189th State Party to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) – a milestone that brings all Pacific Island nations under the Convention. 🇰🇮

This week in Lisbon 🇵🇹, partners are meeting to discuss how the #GPWMD supported #SIMBA_BIO, can be implemented in African Lusophone Countries to strengthen biosafety and biosecurity.

Great article in Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists that highlights the importance of engaging young scientists from the Global South on issues related to the #1972BWC, biosecurity & biosafety. Thank you to alumni members for spotlighting the #Youth4Biosecurity Fellowship.

Last day of the workshop in 🇵🇹 on #biosafety #biosecurity & the #1972BWC, focusing on BWC nat. implementation. Strong collaboration among the Lusophone community in the context of the Global Partnership | Weapons of Mass Destruction’s #SIMBA_BIO. We look forward to strengthening #1972BWC with Lusophone States.

Now launched: a new platform for National Contact Points (NCP) of the #1972BWC! With support from EU at the UN - Geneva #MultilateralismMatters/European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺, the platform enables users to directly search & update information, as well as view real-time statistics. Registered NCP can login➡️bwc-ncp.un.org.

Check out ODA's #EmpoweringYouth publication to find out more on Judith's initiative, undertaken with her fellow #Youth4Biosecurity Alumni, to engage & educate High School students in Nigeria on biosafety, biosecurity & other issues related to the #1972BWC.

Opening of the legal workshop on the #1972BWC in Mauritius 🇲🇺. Looking forward to working with key stakeholders to strengthen the national legal and regulatory framework. #SIMBA_BIO Global Partnership | Weapons of Mass Destruction UN Mauritius Canada in ZA, LS, MG, MU, NA Charlotte Pierre U.S. Embassy Mauritius

At today's Stakeholder Workshop with UNODA on the #1972BWC, the #UNRC commended Mauritius for its leadership in legislative implementation—advancing disarmament, biosafety & peaceful use of biological sciences. A key step in safeguarding global peace & security.

Wrap up of the national legal workshop in Mauritius 🇲🇺 on the #1972BWC. Important steps taken towards strengthening legal and regulatory framework. UNODA Geneva stands ready to continue working with counterparts and international partners. #SIMBA_BIO Global Partnership | Weapons of Mass Destruction

Attending the Paris Conference on Risks of Mirror Life, where scientists and policy experts explore how this emerging form of synthetic biology could challenge detection, verification, & global biosecurity norms. A timely discussion for the future of the #1972BWC.

Today marks 100 years since the 1925 Geneva Protocol, a landmark treaty banning the use of chemical and biological weapons. It remains a cornerstone of international peace and security, and a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come and how much we must continue to protect.

Today marks the centenary of the 1925 Geneva Protocol - an essential instrument that prohibits the use of chemical and biological weapons in war. As a forerunner to the #1972BWC, it has combatted biological warfare & contributed to efforts for protecting humanity.

Today marks 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ years since the Geneva Protocol was signed, banning the use of chemical and biological weapons in war. This historic agreement paved the way for the world's most successful disarmament treaty, the Chemical Weapons Convention. 🔗 Read the OPCW

Meet the 2025 Youth for Biosecurity Fellows! With funding from European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺/EU at the UN - Geneva #MultilateralismMatters, UK Mission Geneva 🇬🇧 & Global Health Security Fund, the group of emerging experts will delve into topics related to #1972BWC & #biosecurity through online learning & an in-person study trip to Geneva in August.

Delighted to be in 🇸🇨 this week for a national #1972BWC workshop focusing on 1️⃣broadening stakeholders engagement 2️⃣ drafting a stand-alone BWC implementation law 3️⃣ training on CBMs preparation Thank you #SIMBA_BIO Global Partnership | Weapons of Mass Destruction for supporting this activity