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Title:

Strengthening the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) in Africa and the Asia-Pacific

Agreement Number:

7475009 P016547001

Agreement Value:

$4,500,000.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 2, 2026 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

This project will reinforce the universalization and effective implementation of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) in Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Project activities will include: (1) targeted outreach to promote universalization of the BTWC in Africa; (2) legal and regulatory assistance to States Parties; (3) training and capacity building to support the submission of Confidence-Building Measures (CBMs); and (4); outreach and training to support national coordination and implementation of the BTWC.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

Expected results include: (1) increased accession to the BTWC in Africa; (2) strengthened implementation of the BTWC in Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific; and (3) enhanced biosafety and biosecurity capacities in Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

Location:

New York, US

Reference Number:

064-2025-2026-Q4-0122

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

UNODA-United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs

Program:

Weapon Threat Reduction Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Weapon Threat Reduction Program is to reduce the threat posed by the proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction and select conventional weapons