Experts focus on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats

Incidents involving chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) agents remain a real threat to populations across the globe. In an increasingly interconnected world, effective prevention and response depends upon cooperation between international actors to identify best practices and develop the technological capabilities to meet these threats. Experts from NATO and partner countries and the NATO Weapons of Mass Destruction Centre, discussed possible areas for future practical cooperation in this field at a three-day workshop in Brussels, organised by the NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme from 22 to 24 October.

The experts exchanged views on the critical security risks caused by CBRN agents, the most promising technological solutions, as well as the best practices to prevent and respond to them. Issues such as rapid detection, physical protection and decontamination of CRBN agents, as well as medical countermeasures were addressed.