Project 059: On-site Technical Assistance to the CBRN Centre of Excellence Regional Secretariat for the Gulf Cooperation Council countries

Context

The EU CoE Initiative was established in 2010 in consideration of the EU internal – external security nexus: EU security is increased by preventing and mitigating CBRN risks and incidents worldwide related to CBRN materials and agents deliberately or accidently released as acts of criminal, terrorist, industrial, war or natural events.

CBRN threats are continuously evolving and require adapted and prompt responses. Countries shall develop their capacity to identify potential risks and increase their level of preparedness. The EU is actively promoting an inter-regional/global vision that should determine common themes, enhance coordination, foster harmonization of best practices, and improve overall effectiveness.

Overall objective

To address specific global and trans-regional threats to peace, international security, and stability, through enhancing governance and cooperation on CBRN risk prevention, detection, and mitigation.

Specific objective

1. Strengthen the EU CBRN CoE Regional Secretariat for the GCC in Abu Dhabi;

2. Assist in expanding the CoE Initiative to include all GCC countries in the region.

Activities

Provide NFPs, NT, National Teams, and other local actors with technical assistance and coordination on CBRN risk mitigation.

Achievements

1. Enhanced quality and effectiveness of the technical discussions on CBRN issues (and other related domains) amongst the local actors;

2. Empowered NFPs with technical capacity where needed.