Division 2 Project Scope

This sub-project strengthens earlier efforts to build technical capacities at the country level by supporting training and workshops in the SEAPFE and MESA regions to promote effective CTBT participation by countries in those regions. Special focus is put on training for radionuclide analysts based on the software added to the NDC-in-a-box in 2013. These two regions will receive appropriate attention when selecting recipients under the activities included in the ninth project on the extended NDC-in-a-box software and its core element, SeisComp3. One major objective of this is to support States Signatories of the CTBT in integrating the processing of IMS with national and regional seismic networks and merging of normal routine operations like local and regional seismic hazard monitoring with nuclear explosion monitoring by the establishments hosting NDCs. Linkages with the other two sub-projects under this proposal will be sought, for example through use of appropriate common materials in training and workshops and the collection of lessons learned at country level.

Remedial technical support for capacity building systems that are effectively utilised at country level but which fail due to minor technical obstacles, including securing appropriate internet accessibility, will be provided.

This sub-project will also increase awareness and understanding of the CTBT in the academic community and among policy practitioners and decision-makers, in particular within the States listed in Annex 2 to the CTBT but which have not ratified the CTBT by offering courses and training programmes on CTBT issues, particularly on the scientific and technical aspects of the CTBT. Developing countries and States listed in Annex 2 to the CTBT but which have not ratified the CTBT will be specifically targeted, in line with the strategies of the PTS for the entry into force and universalisation of the CTBT.