The 2012 Meeting of Experts was held in the Palais des Nations from 16 to 20 July 2012. The meeting opened at 10:00 on Monday 16 July and closed at 12.00 on Friday 20 July. The meeting was held in Room XVIII.
The Meeting of Experts was chaired by Ambassador Boujemâa Delmi of Algeria. In accordance with the decision of the Seventh Review Conference, the Meeting of Experts addressed standing agenda items on:
- Cooperation and assistance, with a particular focus on strengthening cooperation and assistance under Article X;
- Review of developments in the field of science and technology related to the Convention;
- Strengthening national implementation.
The Seventh Review Conference decided the Meeting of Experts would also discuss how to enable fuller participation in the Confidence-building Measures (CBMs).
Report of the Meeting of Experts
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/3 Report of the Meeting of Experts
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BWC/MSP/2012/MX/3/Corr.1 Report of the Meeting of Experts
Official documents of the Meeting of Experts
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/1 Provisional agenda for the Meeting of Experts
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BWC/MSP/2012/MX/2/Rev.1 Revised provisional programme of work for the Meeting of Experts
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BWC/MSP/2012/MX/3 Report of the Meeting of Experts
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BWC/MSP/2012/MX/3/Corr.1 Report of the Meeting of Experts
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/INF.1 Advances in enabling technologies
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BWC/MSP/2012/MX/INF.2 Making avian influenza aerosol-transmissible in mammals
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BWC/MSP/2012/MX/INF.3 Science and technology developments that have potential benefits for the Convention
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BWC/MSP/2012/MX/INF.4 International channels for mobilization of resources for assistance and cooperation
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BWC/MSP/2012/MX/INF.5 Report on USA Implementation of Article X of the Convention
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/INF.6 Experiencias de Cuba en la aplicación del artículo X de la CABT
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/INF.7 Assistance and Cooperation – Submitted by the European Union
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/INF.8 Australia’s Implementation of BWC Article X – Submitted by Australia
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/INF.9 List of participants
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/INF.9/Add.1 List of participants
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/INF.9/Add.2 List of participants
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.1 The convergence of chemistry and biology: implications of developments in neurosciences – submitted by the United Kingdom
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.2 Challenges to developing international cooperation and assistance on biosafety and biosecurity: matching resources to reality – submitted by the United Kingdom
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.3 Cooperation and Assistance – Submitted by the United States of America
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.4 Confidence Building Measures – Submitted by the United States of America
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.5 National Implementation – Submitted by the United States of America
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.6 Developments in Science and Technology – Submitted by the United States of America
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.7 Dificultades y obstáculos que enfrenta Cuba para la plena aplicación de la CABT y en particular para el desarrollo al máximo de la cooperación, la asistencia y el intercambio internacionales en ciencias biológicas y tecnología, incluidos los equipos y materiales, con fines pacíficos – Presentado por Cuba
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.8 Participation of the Federal Service for Consumer Rights and Human Welfare Protection of the Russian Federation in international cooperation between States Parties BTWC in sharing of knowledge, information, technology, materials and equipment for the fight against infectious diseases and other peaceful purposes – Submitted by the Russian Federation (informal English translation included)
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.9 Information on practical efforts to enhance the BTWC regime undertaken by the Federal Service on Customers’ Rights Protection and Human Well-Being Surveillance of the Russian Federation in 2011-2012 – Submitted by the Russian Federation (informal English translation included)
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.10 Review of global developments in the field of biological sciences and biotechnologies in 2011 2012 that are relevant to the BTWC and have dual-use potential – Submitted by the Russian Federation (informal English translation included)
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.11 On forms of annual declarations of BTWC-related facilities and activities submitted by State Parties as confidence-building measures – Submitted by the Russian Federation (informal English translation included)
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.12 Measures for mitigation of risks due to new science and technology developments of relevance to the BWC – Submitted by the European Union
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.13 National implementation: Strengthening legislation prohibiting biological weapons – Submitted by France
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.14 The Effect/Impact of Biotechnology Progress on BWC – Submitted by China (Informal English translation included)
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.15 Update on Australia’s Security Sensitive Biological Agents (SSBA) Regulatory Scheme – Submitted by Australia
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.16 The Convergence of Chemistry and Biology: Implications for the Review of Developments in the Field of Science related to the Convention – Submitted by Australia
BWC/MSP/2012/MX/WP.17 National Implementation of the BTWC: Compliance Assessment – Submitted by Canada and Switzerland
Communications from the Chairman
Letter to States Parties 21 June 2012
Letter to States Parties 1 June 2012
Letter to States Parties 15 March 2012
Letter to States Parties 27 February 2012
Statements
Monday 16 July 2012 (Morning Session)
- Cuba (on the behalf of the NAM)
- Argentina (Spanish), (English)
- Morocco (French), (English)
- Indonesia
- People’s Republic of China
- Malaysia
- India
- Mexico (Spanish), (English)
- Chile
- Brazil
- Islamic Republic of Iran
- Guatemala (Spanish), (English)
- Pakistan
- Turkey
- Ghana
Monday 16 July 2012 (Afternoon Session)
Tuesday 17 July 2012 (Morning Session)
Tuesday 17 July 2012 (Afternoon Session)
Wednesday 18 July (Morning Session)
Wednesday 18 July (Afternoon Session)
Thursday 19 July (Morning Session)
Friday 20 July
Statements by NGOs
Monday 16 July 2012 (Morning Session)
- University of Bradford
- INES
- Pax Christi International
- Kings College London & LSE
- National Defence Medical College & University of Bradford
- IAP
Press Releases
- 20 July 2012 – Biological Weapons Convention Expert Meeting Concludes
Presentations
Tuesday 17 July (Morning Session)
Tuesday 17 July (Afternoon Session)
Wednesday 18 July (Morning Session)
Wednesday 18 July (Afternoon Session)
Thursday 19 July (Afternoon Session)
Side Events
Monday 16 July
13.00 – 15.00 Recent Developments in Science and Technology – IAP Global Network of Science Academies & International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Room XXIV
- Pitt – Overview of Enabling Technologies in the Life Sciences
- Johnson – Emerging Trends and Drivers in the Global Biotechnology Industry
Tuesday 17 July
09.00 – 10.00 Recent Developments in Education and Awareness Raising on Biosafety
and Biosecurity – Ukraine & University of Bradford, Room XXIV
13.00 – 15.00 Dual Use Research of Concern: The H5N1 Controversy and its Implications for Science Governance – Netherlands & United States, Room XXIV
- Kerr – The H5N1 Influenza Controversy: Implications for Science Governance
- Donker – Dual-use Research of Concern and Biosecurity in the Netherlands
Wednesday 18 July
09.00 – 10.00 Global Partnership bio-security activities and how they relate to the BTWC – United States, Room XXV
13.00 – 15.00 The Convergence of Chemistry and Biology: Perspectives of the OPCW Temporary Working Group – OPCW Science Advisory Board Temporary Working Group on the Convergence of Biology and Chemistry, Room XXIV
- Mathews – OPCW Temporary Working Group on the Convergence of Chemistry and Biology
- Kane – The Convergence of Chemistry and Biology: Perspectives of the OPCW Temporary Working Group” – A look Forwards
- Millett – Science and Technology relevant to the CWC & BWC
Thursday 19 July
09.00 – 10.00 A Tested Methodology to Assess Risks of Dual-Use Technologies and Evaluate Governance Options – James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Room XXIV
