aim of the research group is to bring together existing and develop new methods for the analysis of biological risks. The spectrum of threats considered ranges from natural epidemics to laboratory accidents and bioterrorist attacks.
raise awareness amongst researchers of dual-use issues in security-relevant research and to further develop and foster both a responsible approach to security-relevant research and self-governance within the research community
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The BioWeapons Prevention Project (BWPP) is a global network of civil society actors dedicated to the permanent elimination of biological weapons and of the possibility of their re-emergence. It was launched in 2003 by a group of non-governmental organizations concerned at the failure of governments to fortify the norm against the weaponization of disease. BWPP monitors governmental and other activities relevant to the treaties that codify that norm.
The "RefBio project – Germany’s contribution to strengthen the bio-analytical reference laboratories in the UNSGM" is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office with the aim to strengthen bio-analytical reference laboratories designated for the UNSGM - Secretary-General’s Mechanism for Investigation of Alleged Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons.
UNDRR oversees the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supporting countries in its implementation, monitoring and sharing what works in reducing existing risk and preventing the creation of new risk.
The Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction (the Global Partnership) is a G7-led, 31-member international initiative aimed at preventing the proliferation of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons and related materials.
strengthen intelligence specifically for pandemics and epidemics by striving for better data, better analytics, and better decisions. Embedded in WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme and building on consultations with hundreds of experts from different disciplines, sectors, and regions, it will leverage WHO’s unique convening power across nearly 200 countries to foster global solutions.
strengthen Europe's defences against infectious diseases.[2] It covers a wide spectrum of activities, such as: surveillance, epidemic intelligence, response, scientific advice, microbiology, preparedness, public health training, international relations, health communication, and the scientific journal Eurosurveillance.[3]
priority is given to six areas:
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About us
goal: The joint project aims to identify options to comprehensively strengthen the norms against chemical and biological weapons (CBW).
main research areas are:
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Swiss Federal Institute for NBC-Protection
core priorities:
founded Apr 2022
peace research institute
largest and longest standing scientific institution in Germany dealing with technology assessment (TA) and systems analysis in theory and practice.
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A central task of the Academy is to advise politics, society and business on current scientific and science policy issues. Its aim is to issue statements and recommendations for tackling urgent societal challenges and to highlight important issues for the future. In doing so, important developments that are emerging in science and may become socially significant in the future are to be recognised, analysed and commented on accordingly at an early stage.
- hold conferences
Among the main tasks of the ZIG will be information management, the development of evidence-based methods as well as providing support for the implementation of projects on international health protection.
largest security policy network in Germany for young talents
purpose to strengthen European biosecurity. The EBRF provides a forum for the sharing of knowledge and experience with regard to current human, animal and plant pathogen biosecurity and dual-use issues.
Initiative of Federation of German Industries (BDI).
provide a directory of 800-ish reasearchers in Germany, working on Global Health related topics
IEGBBR is made up of biosafety and/or biosecurity regulatory authorities from 11 member countries that have strong regulatory oversight systems in place for biosafety and biosecurity. The World Health Organization and the World Organization Organisation for Animal Health are non-member observers.
foundation that takes donations from public, private, philanthropic, and civil society organisations, to finance independent research projects to develop vaccines against emerging infectious diseases (EID).[4][5]