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Dear Colleagues,  We are very pleased to share the tenth issue of the UNSGM newsletter. 2025 has proven to be another busy year for the UNSGM team. The first half of the year has already seen several training courses, a regional outreach workshop, and many other activities to strengthen the UNSGM – more details on which can be found in this issue. …

This briefing paper provides an overview of the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management (GFA) and explores its relevance and implications for the Asia-Pacific region. Building upon discussions held during the Informal Regional Meeting in support of the GFA—organized by UNRCPD on 4–5 December 2024 in Kathmandu, Nepal—and based on desk research and a series of consultations, the paper identifies regional opportunities and challenges for GFA implementation. The paper begins with a brief history of the process leading to the elaboration and adoption of the GFA. It then outlines the 15 objectives with reference to the rationale provided in the Annex of the Framework. The paper also examines synergies with other international and regional arms control instruments. Finally, it presents key considerations for Asia-Pacific states, highlighting specific regional issues, and offers recommendations to support effective and sustainable implementation of the GFA in the …

First published in 2017 , the updated publication ‘The Biological Weapons Convention: An Introduction’ provides its readers with a comprehensive overview of the Biological Weapons Convention. The publication covers the history of the negotiations and the current state of implementation of the Convention. It also explains the significance of the Convention in the modern world. …

This publication has been developed by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), with the support of the European Union, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the entry into force of the Biological Weapons Convention. By bringing together different stakeholders, including, among others, experts and practitioners from the diplomatic field, academia and civil society, the publication highlights the achievements and obstacles encountered over the past fifty years, current discussions related to the strengthening of the Convention as well as future opportunities and …

Dear Colleagues, We are very pleased to share the ninth issue of our newsletter for the UNSGM with you. In this issue, we have provided a more comprehensive analysis of the current roster and some highlights from the activities organized in support of the UNSGM during the second half of 2024. This included an outreach workshop in Chile, as well as two basic training courses and skill training courses on "Biological Crime Scene Management", "Sampling and Transport of Toxic and Infectious Substances" and "Safe and Secure Approaches to Field Environments". As we begin the new year, we are pleased to share that the pace of activities will not only continue – but likely increase – depending on the availability of funds. More information about upcoming activities can be found in the final section of the newsletter. As always, UNODA is very grateful for the generous support extended by all our partners in order to facilitate these valuable skill training courses and other activities in …