The Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy (IFSH) at the University of Hamburg is looking for a part-time (65%) junior researcher (m/f/d) in the CBWNet project by March 1, 2023 at the earliest and subject to the availability of funds. Th…
CBWNet member Oliver Meier speaks at online panel on Chemical Weapons Terrorism
CBWNet researcher Oliver Meier participated in an online conference on "Strengthening Global Norms: International Cooperation for Chemical Disarmament“ jointly organised by the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) …
CBWNet Side Event at the 9th Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention
CBWNet researchers Sannimari Veini, Barry de Vries and Kristoffer Burck discussed their research on “The Legal Effect of the BWC Review Conferences” at side event of the 9th Review Conference in Geneva.
CBWNet Researcher at the EUNPD Consortium´s Annual Conference
CBWNet Researchers Almuntaser Albalawi, Kristoffer Burck, Gunnar Jeremias, and Sannimari Veini attended the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium's Annual Conference in Brussels.
Doctoral researcher Almuntaser Albalawi presents research at UN within #Leaders4Tomorrow initiative
CBWNet-member Almuntaser Albalawi presented his research on advancing Disarmament, Non-proliferation, and Arms Control education in the MENA region as one of the #Leaders4Tomorrow, an initiative by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs…
CBWNet member Una Jakob speaks at G7 Biosecurity Conference
On October 7, CBWNet project member Dr Una Jakob of the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt discussed the importance of intersectoral cooperation in strengthening norms against biological weapons.
We welcomed the German Federal Foreign Office and the National Academy of Sciences, our implementation partners, as guests to discuss the norms against chemical and biological weapons.
CBWNet analysis on allegations of chemical weapons use in the Ukraine war
Repeatedly, in the course of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, allegations have been made by both sides that they have been victims of chemical weapons activities. The latest CBWNet analysis addresses these allegations and shows that an appropriate…
Novichok Nerve Agents and the CWC: New UNIDIR Report by CBWNet Member Alexander Kelle
In a new report, Dr Alexander Kelle describes the process that took place at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) following the assassination attempt in Salisbury in the UK with a novichok nerve agent. This process resul…
CBWNet member Una Jakob speaks at OPCW anniversary
On 20 May, CBWNet member Una Jakob of the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt participated in the commemorative event on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Chemical Weapons Convention entry into force.
On 25th anniversary of OPCW, Director-General meets with German Minister of Foreign Affairs; attends launch of think tank
Director-General meets in Berlin with Foreign Minister, other high-level officials; delivers remarks at launch event for think tank to strengthen global norm against chemical and biological weapons.
25th anniversary of the Chemical Weapons Convention – Foreign Minister Baerbock and OPCW Director-General Arias pay tribute to one of the most successful disarmament treaties
Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fernando Arias met Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock during his visit to Berlin. The Minister paid tribute to the important role played by the OPCW with respect t…
United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs sends video message for CBWNet launch event
The United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs sent a message of greeting at the launch of the new CBWNet competence network, thanking the new civil society initiative for hosting the event.
25th anniversary of the Chemical Weapons Convention
Launch of the new Chemical and Biological Weapons Competence Network at the Hamburg Peace Research Institute, kick-off event at the State Representation in Berlin.
Start eines neuen Verbundprojektes zu Chemie- und Biowaffen
Mit dem Verdacht auf einen Chemiewaffeneinsatz in Mariupol in der Ukraine sind Chemie- und Biowaffen erneut in den Fokus des öffentlichen Interesses gerückt.
