With space becoming increasingly congested & contested, have you wondered what threats & risks space systems face and how to distinguish between them? 🤔🌌 Join us as we explore these issues with experts in the field! 👩‍🚀👨‍🚀⬇️ 🗓️ 10-11 September 🔗 unidir.org/os24

New publication alert! 🚨 Our new report explores how the prohibition of force in space can strengthen security & prevent an arms race. Learn how int'l law, including the prohibition of the use of force, applies to space & impacts global security ⬇️ 📗 unidir.org/UseOfForceSpace

Over 7⃣0⃣% of BWC States Parties have profiles on the #BWCNIMDatabase 🗺️ In the last month we uploaded 1⃣2⃣ profiles and we keep working on more 🎉 Which ones would you like to see published next? 🔍⬇️ 💻 bwcimplementation.org

📣 How do space safety and security shape the future of space sustainability❓ Join our panel discussion, "Space Sustainability for All – The Links Between Space Security and Space Safety," at the #OS24! 🚀 🗓️ 10-11 Sept 📍 Geneva & online 🔗 unidir.org/os24

🧵 (1/3) Together with DiploFoundation and FRS we are launching #BWCedu - an advanced education course designed to equip stakeholders with the knowledge, skills and expertise necessary to actively engage in the #1972BWC diplomatic process 🔖⬇️ 🔗 unidir.org/BWCedu

"The #1972BWC is at a crossroads. It can either solidify its role as the cornerstone of international biosecurity or risk being overshadowed by more agile actors. The choice is ours" Amb. Meyer opened the Montreux Retreat with a clear call. 🗨️ Full speech front.un-arm.org/wp-content/upl…

The BWC is at a crossroads. It can either solidify its role as the cornerstone of international biosecurity or risk being overshadowed by more agile actors. The choice is ours.

Join the #1972BWC Friends of the Chair, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research and UNODA Geneva for an informal webinar on organizational, institutional and financial arrangements related to the Biological Weapons Convention ☣️📜👩🏽‍💼 🗓️ 26 Nov 🕐 13:15–14:45 CET 📍 Online 🔗 Register now: unidir.org/BWCArr

📅 Join us tomorrow, Friday 6 December, to explore ideas, challenges and opportunities in the development of practical approaches to verification within the #1972BWC 🧬🔬 📍 Online and in-person (Geneva) 📌 Register: unidir.org/bwcwg-verif

United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research ODA UNODA Geneva BWC Implementation Support Unit OPCW James Revill María Garzón Maceda United Nations Geneva Misión de México en Ginebra Misión de México ONU Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security unidir.org/focus-area/che…

During the in-person #BWCedu course, we had the honour of welcoming the Friends of the Chair of the #1972BWC Working Group. They listened to participants’ proposals on key topics and provided valuable feedback. 🙏 Thanks to the diplomats 🇵🇪🇮🇩🇹🇭🇰🇿🇵🇰🇵🇭🇨🇦🇬🇧 for their support!

In the final session of the #BWCedu course, we were pleased to receive Daniel Feakes and Alex Lampalzer from @bwcisu. They briefed participants and provided feedback on the work developed over the past few days. A great way to close an insightful week of learning and exchange! 🙌🌍

A new publication reflects on "The Biological Weapons Convention at Fifty" with insights on its role in combating biological warfare from experts across the biosecurity & disarmament field. #1972BWC 🔗 Read the publication: disarmament.unoda.org/the-biological….

This is the last week to respond to the UN’s call for scientists for its Panel on Nuclear War Effects. 🗓️ Nominations due 1 March 💻 Apply here disarmament.unoda.org/panel-on-the-e… We encourage all qualified individuals to apply to make a significant contribution to arms control prospects

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!

🔔 BWC Implementation Support Unit have launched a call for applications to the #Youth4Biosec Fellowship 2025. Learn how you can play a role in strengthening the #BWC1972 as a young scientist! Apply before 7 April: bit.ly/Y4B2025.

Unable to join the event on 26 March to mark the 50th anniversary of the #1972BWC? Visit our webpage to learn about the event, watch back the substantive discussions & access remarks by speakers & States Parties to commemorate the historic milestone. 🔗disarmament.unoda.org/50th-anniversa….

Transparency can help build confidence in international agreements, including the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. UNIDIR’s new report presents options for States to consider in shaping an interactive dialogue mechanism in the #NPT review cycle 🌐🗨️ 📘 unidir.org/interactiveNPT

A warm welcome to Kiribati as the 189th State Party to the #1972BWC (🇰🇮) Kiribati's accession means all States in the Pacific are now party to the #1972BWC, an important landmark for the region & a step closer to full universalization in the Convention’s 50th anniversary year.

My statement to the @IAEAorg Board of Governors today on the situation in Iran.