The fourth BWC review conference: an important step forward

Article Abstract:

The Biological Weapons Convention held its fourth review conference in Geneva, Switzerland from Nov 25 to Dec 6, 1996. The conference was aimed at assessing the operation of the convention with particular emphasis on addressing the international body's lack of effective verification measures regarding international arms non-proliferation efforts. The conference tackled the important issue of the growing threat of biological warfare arising from the fields of biology, particularly molecular biology.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Arms control, Geneva, Switzerland (City)

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The protocol to the Biological Weapons Convention is within reach

Article Abstract:

An Ad Hoc Group of Government Experts led by Tibor Toth is drafting a protocol to strengthen the Biological Weapons Convention. The protocol focuses on three issues: mandatory declarations, follow-up procedures and non-compliance investigations.

World, Laws, regulations and rules

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The protocol to the biological weapons convention is within reach

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the Biological Weapons Convention's outstanding protocols are discussed.

Powers and duties, United Nations. Biological Weapons Convention

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