Division 1.3.2 Expected results of the project:
United Kingdom
- (a)
promotion of capacity building, through international cooperation, in biosafety and biosecurity in the context of Article X of the BTWC;
- (b)
increased awareness of the BTWC among young policymakers, scientists and academics from the Global South;
- (c)
establishment of regional and sub-regional networks of young practitioners in biosecurity and related fields;
- (d)
promotion of the concept of ‘responsible science and innovation’ among the target audience;
- (e)
promotion of awareness-raising programmes, codes of conduct and standards for bio-safety and bio-security;
- (f)
greater regional and gender diversity among experts participating in BTWC meetings and discussions relating to biosecurity;
- (g)
promotion and utilisation of educational and awareness-raising tools and materials developed under earlier Council Decisions and by relevant institutes and entities.