Office of Special Projects Issues arising from the Second Review Conference on Safety and Security at Chemical Plants and Relationships with CWC stakeholders Seminar Multilateral Approaches to Non-proliferation – the Chemical Dimension 18 March 2009 OPCW Krzysztof Paturej Director, Office of Special Projects

Office of Special Projects The UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy The UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/60/288, dated 8 September 2006 “Encourages the IAEA and the OPCW to continue their efforts, within their respective mandates, to help States to build capacity to prevent terrorists from accessing nuclear, chemical, or radiological materials, to ensure security at related facilities, and to respond effectively in the event of an attack using such materials.”

Office of Special Projects The Second Review Conference (7-18 April 2008) The Second Review Conference in its Report (RC-2/4 of 18 April 2008) adopted by consensus identified new areas requiring further attention and careful considerations, including: 1.Safety and Security at Chemical Plants 2.Relationships with CWC stakeholders

Office of Special Projects The Second Review Conference Report S afety and Security at Chemical Plants (9.94) The Second Review Conference reaffirmed concerns expressed at the First Review Conference that chemical facilities may become subject to attacks or other incidents that could lead to the release or theft of toxic chemicals. The Second Review Conference welcomed the fact that some States Parties had taken measures to minimise such risks and encouraged States Parties to exchange experiences and discuss related issues.

Office of Special Projects The Second Review Conference Report Safety and Security at Chemical Plants (9.94) It noted the value of Article X in this respect and the role of the OPCW as a forum for consultation and cooperation among the States Parties. The Second Review Conference recognised the need for close cooperation with other relevant international organisations and agencies active in this field.

Office of Special Projects OPCW role in promoting Safety and Security at chemical facilities The OPCW can contribute to enhancing the security of chemical business by developing the role of the OPCW as a platform (venue) of support for global cooperation in reducing the chemical threat by promoting awareness of chemical safety and security best practices by fostering cooperation between chemical professionals (ref. CWC Art. VIII – OPCW as a forum for consultation and cooperation). The OPCW will NOT: - have an independent role; - develop expertise within the Secretariat on Chemical safety and security; - include chemical safety and security issues in inspection and verification activities; - develop regulatory measures; - develop guidance or advise on chemical safety and security issues; The Secretariat commenced a preparation for conducting a study to produce a report on: “the OPCW’s role in development of chemical plant security”.

Office of Special Projects The process of engagement of stakeholders in the OPCW work For the Chemical Weapons Convention to be comprehensively implemented, it is vital that the numerous stakeholders, including the chemical industry and the scientific community, become involved in the promotion of its goals and supporting national implementation. The cooperation with the stakeholders received a boost during the OPCW tenth anniversary (the OPCW Academic Forum - September 2007) and OPCW Industry and Protection Forum - November 2007) and in Review Conference preparatory process /The TS Note S/674/2008 of 1 February 2008 on the outcomes of the Academic Forum and Industry and Protection Forum/. A close relationship has been established with Cefic and International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA)

Office of Special Projects The Conference reaffirmed that raising the awareness of all stakeholders about the prohibitions and requirements of the Convention would benefit national implementation. The Conference noted that voluntary measures by relevant industry and scientific communities to promote responsible conduct can also help to guard against chemical weapons, as defined in the Convention, being used. The Second Review Conference Report Relationships with CWC stakeholders (9.77)

Office of Special Projects The Second Review Conference welcomed recent experience of interactions between National Authorities and other stakeholders in the OPCW from governments and the private sector. It underlined the importance of the involvement of all stakeholders, including the chemical industry and the scientific community in the promotion of the Convention’s goals and in supporting national implementation. It encouraged the development of such cooperation, with due regard to the role and responsibilities of States Parties and their National Authorities, on the broadest possible geographical basis. The Second Review Conference Report Relationships with CWC stakeholders (9.136)

Office of Special Projects Development of a long term strategy for how the OPCW should develop its relationship with the many stakeholders of the Convention The ultimate goal is the adoption of a sound, realistic and result-oriented strategy that will help develop and coordinate the activities of the different units of the Secretariat with the different stakeholders, taking into account cost effectiveness, internal coordination and maximisation of productive (and politically acceptable) stakeholder input into CWC processes at the international level All activities aimed at involving stakeholders must be developed in full respect of the requirements of the CWC and the agreed core objectives and activities of the OPCW The implementation of the strategy will broaden the multilateral dimension of the OPCW by providing a platform for the practical engagement of CWC stakeholders in promoting and/or supporting implementation of the Convention

Office of Special Projects Concluding Remarks Following the recommendation of the Review Conference Technical Secretariat develops strategies on cooperation with stakeholders and support safety and security at chemical plants, with due regard to the role and responsibilities of States Parties and their National Authorities, on the broadest possible geographical basis Consultations with possible partners: ICCA, CEFIC, Member States, national chemical associations, scientific community, and the relevant international organisations involved in this issue The development and implementation of the strategies on cooperation with the stakeholders and on safety and security at chemical plants will broaden the implementation of Article X (assistance and protection) and XI (economic and technological development) Since there are no relevant resources at the Secretariat, the OPCW contribution to enhancing the security of chemical facilities and cooperation with the stakeholders should rely mainly on resources and assistance from and through States Parties

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