Division 2.1.3 Format

The symposia will have formats tailored to the topics.

1. (i)

   SALW tracing and stockpile management in conflict and post-conflict situations (see BMS6 outcome document^f1) with the aim of minimising the risk of diversion, including through theft, loss and unauthorised re-export, of SALW to illicit markets, illegal armed groups, terrorists and other unauthorised recipients.

   Participation by:

   • technical experts from governments, including affected governments;

   • UN system (DPKO, DPA, CTED, DSS, UNODC, UNODA);

   • experts from UN peacekeeping missions;

   • experts from UNSC monitoring panels;

   • experts from academia, research institutes;

   • experts from international organisations (WCO, Interpol, etc);

   • experts from operational NGOs (MAG, CAR, ARES, etc);

   • experts from relevant Union institutions (DG Home, Europol).

   Total approx. 40 participants. Roundtable discussions. All States welcome to observe and participate in Q&A.

2. (ii)

   SALW and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including SDG 16 and the gender aspects of SALW control (see BMS6 outcome document^f2) with participation by:

   • UN system (DESA, PBSO, UNDP, UNICEF, UNODC, UN Women);

   • experts from academia, research institutes;

   • experts from governments and regional organisations;

   • experts from relevant Union institutions (DG DEVCO, DG ECHO).

   Total approx. 40 participants. Roundtable discussions. All States welcome to observe and participate in Q&A.

3. (iii)

   Recent developments in SALW manufacturing, technology and design and resulting challenges and opportunities for the implementation of the UN PoA and the ITI (see BMS6 outcome document^f3) with participation by:

   • experts from SALW industry and relevant industrial-sector federations;

   • UN system (UNODA);

   • experts from academia, research institutes;

   • technical experts from governments;

   • experts from relevant Union institutions (DG GROW, DG TRADE, DG HOME).

   Total approx. 40 participants. Day 1: panel discussions, Q&A. Day 2: roundtable discussion on developing a document supplementary to the ITI. All States welcome to observe and participate in Q&A.

4. (iv)

   Synergies between UN PoA, the ATT and other relevant instruments, including the UN Firearms Protocol and UN counter-terrorism mechanisms (see BMS6 outcome document^f4) with participation by:

   • experts from governments;

   • UN system (UNODC, UNODA, etc);

   • experts from international organisations (WCO, Interpol, ATT Secretariat);

   • experts from research institutes.

   Total approx. 40 participants. Roundtable discussions. Focus on synergies, possible positive consequences of one instrument's provisions for the others and avoiding overlaps. All States welcome to observe and participate in Q&A.