The EU CBRN CoE Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council region is located in Abu Dhabi at the Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates. The Secretariat plays a major role in helping achieve the objectives of the EU CBRN CoE through ensuring a good level of cooperation and coordination among the five Partner Countries. The Regional Secretariat also provides support with the engagement of regional and international technical partners, potential donors and other stakeholders in the area of CBRN risk mitigation. It contributes to build local ownership and to a greater sustainability of the EU CBRN CoE network.
- Border control and monitoring
- Biosafety
- Chemical safety and security
- CBRN medical preparedness and response
- Cross-border exercises
- Support Partner Countries in identifying CBRN Risk Mitigation needs and priorities.
- Develop regional and sub-regional project proposals to address the needs of Partner Countries.
- Support Partner Countries in the establishment and the institutionalisation of CBRN National Response Teams.
- Support Partner countries in the development of CBRN capability building structures, activities, and cross-border exercises.
- Enhance ownership for CBRN Risk Mitigation by Partner Countries in the region.
- Facilitate the provision of CBRN technical assistance to Partner Countries.
- Organise Round Table Meetings to facilitate regional coordination and exchange of information between Partner Countries.
- Reinforce regional cooperation in the GCC, including a reinforced coordination with the GCC Emergency Management Centre.
- Reach out and coordinate with international organisations and donors as required.
Latest news from Gulf Cooperation Countries
At the WOAH Global Conference on Biological Threat Reduction, the EU CBRN CoE held a side event Leveraging the expertise of the EU CBRN Centres of Excellence to strengthen One Health approaches in reducing biological threats.
- CoE Region
- AAF - African Atlantic Façade
- CA - Central Asia
- ECA - Eastern and Central Africa
- GCC - Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
- MIE - Middle East
- NAS - North Africa and Sahel
- SEA - Southeast Asia
- SEEE - South East and Eastern Europe
New publication reflects on EU-supported efforts to mitigate global chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear risks and threats
- CoE Region
- AAF - African Atlantic Façade
- CA - Central Asia
- ECA - Eastern and Central Africa
- GCC - Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
- MIE - Middle East
- NAS - North Africa and Sahel
- SEA - Southeast Asia
- SEEE - South East and Eastern Europe
Celebrating achievements, strengthening partnerships, and shaping the next chapter of global CBRN cooperation
- CoE Region
- AAF - African Atlantic Façade
- CA - Central Asia
- ECA - Eastern and Central Africa
- GCC - Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
- MIE - Middle East
- NAS - North Africa and Sahel
- SEA - Southeast Asia
- SEEE - South East and Eastern Europe
