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Review of Science and Technology
Update from Scientific Advisory Board (SAB)
and the Technical Secretariat of the OPCW
Dr Christopher Timperley
(Chairperson of the SAB)
Dr Jonathan Forman
(OPCW Science Policy Adviser)[email protected]
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Science and Technology at OPCW
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Toxic industrial,
pharmaceutical
and agricultural
chemicals
CNS-active
chemicals
CWC and BWC threat spectrum
blister agents
nerve agents
toxic gases
substance P
neurokininsbotulinum
saxitoxin
ricin
modified/tailored
bacteria and
viruses
bacteria
viruses
rikettsia
anthrax
plague
tularemia
Agents of biological originChemical agents
Classical CW Industrial
Chemicals
Bioregulators
Peptides Toxins
Genetically
modified BW Traditional BW
Poisons Infectious Agents
Chemical Weapons Convention (Article II)
Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (Article I)
Adopted from Graham S Pearson, ASA Newsletter, 90-1, February 1990 and Robert Mathews at TWG on Convergence,1st Meeting 2011.
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The Chemical Weapons Convention
192 States Parties 1 Signatory – Israel
3 Non-Signatories – North Korea, Egypt, South Sudan
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BWC MX Review of developments in S&T, 12 August 2015
Any questions?
OPCW Scientific Advisory Board
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Inspection of chemical facilities
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19 Designated Laboratories (5 suspended) in 15 countries as of September 2015
OPCW Designated Laboratories (environmental)
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USA
LLNL
USA
ECBC
China
RICD
China
AMMSFrance
DGA
Germany
WIS
Belgium
DLD
Netherlands
TNO
India
VERTOX
Russia
LRC
Singapore
DSO
SpainLAVEMA
Switzerland
Spiez
UK
Dstl
Sweden
FOI
Iran
DCRL
Korea
CBR/ADD
Korea
CDRI
Russia
CAL
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Actions to take recommendations forward
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Procedures and laboratory capabilities
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Recommendations related to Article VI
Discussions initiated in the Industry Cluster
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Recommendations 9-10 follow from TWG on Convergence
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Recommendations 9-10 follow from TWG on Convergence
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TWG on Convergence of Chemistry and Biology
https://www.opcw.org/fileadmin/OPCW/SAB/en/TWG_Scientific_Advsiory_Group_Final_Report.pdf
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Oil economics and chemical production(crude oil price/barrel 1946 – 17 August 2015)
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Oil economics and chemical production(crude oil price/barrel 1946 – 17 August 2015)
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Regional incentives with global reach
North American
19% of sales
Asia-Pacific
17% of salesSouth America – Africa – Middle East 8% of sales
Europe
56% of sales
One Chemical Company with facilities located across 80 States Parties!
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Oil economics and chemical production(crude oil price/barrel 1946 – 17 August 2015)
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Biobased chemicals unsubsidized cost equivalent range to be competitivewww.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2015/01/12/eight-under-70-which-biofuels-ventures-can-beat-out-cheap-oil/
(estimated in 2011)
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Metabolic engineering
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Metabolic engineering
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http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/04/12/3-takeaways-from-my-recent-visit-to-amyris-inc.aspx
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Fermentation of “pharmaceuticals”
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The potential of bio-based speciality chemicals
Science DOI: 10.1126/science.aac9373
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The potential of bio-based speciality chemicals
Science DOI: 10.1126/science.aac9373
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Scientific Reports (2015), 5 doi:10.1038/srep11730
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The potential for more effective countermeasures
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et_75m_grant_to_combat_nerve_agents
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S&T review requires “Convergence of Science and Diplomacy”
https://www.opcw.org/special-sections/science-technology/science-for-diplomats/
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S&T review requires “Convergence of Science and Diplomacy”
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Communication, education and awareness
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Does science need more codes?
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https://www.opcw.org/fileadmin/OPCW/SAB/en/2015_Compilation_of_Chemistry_Codes.pdf
142 Codes of Conduct and Ethics Relevant to Chemistry
(only represents available unique English language documents)
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Does science need more codes?
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What do all these codes tell us?
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What do all these codes tell us?
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What do all these codes tell us?
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Some perspectives on existing codes
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“Cluster” by purpose of Organisation
Not region or type of code
Engagement requires “connection” and “ownership”
A means to facilitate discussion
Codes are living documents – they will need to evolve
with our changing world
Elements facilitate engagement
Concepts have similarity across scientific disciplines
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The Hague Ethical Guidelines
Participants of 2nd Workshop Guidelines endorsed by :
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The guidelines are now available in the six official languages of the OPCW
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SAB engagement with States Parties
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SAB-22
EC-80
Industry Cluster
BWC MX & MSP
Similar high level
of engagement is
planned for 2016
Presentations available: OPCW and BWC websites
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Science for
Diplomats
Chemical Weapons
Convention
S&T Monitor
Science & Technology
Resources
Social Media
Resources for Students
and Teachers
Fact Sheets
Scientific Advisory Board
The Hague Ethical
Guidelines
OPCW Today
Capacity Building
Programmes
Director-General
Speeches
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