The Regional Office for North Africa and the Sahel is based in Algiers, Algeria, within the Major Risks Delegation (DNRM) of the Ministry of the Interior.
The Regional Office plays a major role in helping to achieve the objectives of the EU CBRN Risk Mitigaton Centres of Excellence Initiative by ensuring close cooperation and coordination with the seven partner countries in the region. The Regional Office also provides support by engaging regional and international technical partners, potential donors and other stakeholders in the field of CBRN risk mitigation. It contributes to local ownership and, thus, to greater sustainability of the EU CBRN CoE network.
- Safe transportation of chemical and biological materials
- Detection of illicit trafficking of CBRN materials
- Management of chemical and biological waste
- Support National Focal Points in the implementation of the Initiative in their countries.
- Support the establishment and the institutionalisation of National Teams.
- Support Partner Countries in the development of National and Regional CBRN Action Plans.
- Support Partner Countries in the development of regional project proposals.
- Collect information and assist in the monitoring of EU CBRN CoE projects.
- Facilitate the cooperation between Partner Countries at the regional and international levels.
- Encourage Partner Countries to take ownership of the Initiative through the engagement of local experts and institutions in the EU CBRN CoE activities.
- Outreach and coordination with other international organizations and donors.
Latest news from North Africa & Sahel
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
Libya has taken a major step in enhancing its safety and security protocols by formally approving its first-ever Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) National Action Plan (NAP).
- CoE Region
- NAS - North Africa and Sahel
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
