The EU CBRN CoE Regional Secretariat for the Middle East region is located in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and is hosted by the Middle East Scientific Institute for Security (MESIS) based in Amman.
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 three 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.
- Protection of critical infrastructures
- Chemical security and safety
- CBRN forensics
- Field exercises to test and validate Partner Countries’ capabilities
- Hazardous materials transportation
- Support the Middle East CBRN National Teams/ Committees to fulfil their mandates.
- Support Partner Countries in updating and implementing the CBRN National Action Plans.
- Support the Regional Action Plan (RAP) development and implementation.
- Assist in monitoring the ongoing EU CBRN CoE projects.
- Organise regional events (e.g. Round-Table Meetings, Field Exercises and visibility events).
- Provide technical support upon request of the partner countries.
- Reinforce the outreach to and coordination with EU Member States, international organisations and donors.
- Promote the use of local expertise and facilities.
- Reinforce the cooperation with other EU CBRN CoE regions.
Latest news from Middle East
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
