BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eventin//Event Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:46fb2c8482a1dd113e663f90d5b749bd@africsis.org SUMMARY:AFRICAN REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON THE AMENDED CPPNM DESCRIPTION:OVERVIEW\n\nStates parties to the amended Convention on the Phy sical Protection of Nuclear Material (A/CPPNM) will convene in Vienna in Ma rch 2022 for the treaty’s first review conference. Adopted in 2005 and en tered into force in 2016\, the A/CPPNM is the only international legal agre ement requiring the physical protection of nuclear material and nuclear fac ilities and the criminalization of certain actions related to the theft of nuclear material and sabotage of nuclear facilities.\n\nUniversal implement ation of the A/CPPNM is necessary to close global gaps in physical protecti on\, criminal law\, and countries’ ability to cooperate in prosecuting nu clear crimes. Preventing malicious acts of theft and sabotage will build pu blic confidence in the peaceful use of nuclear technology\, thus preserving its use and benefits for nuclear energy\, medicine\, agriculture\, and res earch to support countries’ sustainable development goals.\n\nAt the 2022 review conference\, states parties will be asked to share their views on h ow the treaty is being implemented\, including lessons learned and best pra ctices\, and to determine the adequacy of the treaty. Further\, states part ies will be expected to provide a formal written submission under Article 1 4 on the steps taken to implement the Convention in legislation and regulat ions.  A review of implementation and adequacy must be made while consider ing “the prevailing situation\,” which should represent national and re gional perspectives.\n\nThis workshop\, co-sponsored by the African Center for Science and International Security (AFRICSIS) and Nuclear Threat Initia tive (NTI)\, will be a forum for sharing ideas on how governments in Africa can prepare for the review conference. It will also provide an opportunity to share implementation challenges and best practices that can inform thos e preparations.\n\nOBJECTIVES\n\n Build broader awareness of the importanc e of nuclear security in Africa\n Strengthen understanding among relevant stakeholders about the amended CPPNM and the review conference\n Share ide as for how to prepare for the review conference\, including how to assess i mplementation\, how to determine whether the treaty is adequate\, and how t o define “the prevailing situation”\n Consider which stakeholders shou ld be involved in preparations for the review conference and join the offic ial conference delegation\n Expand the network among officials\, regulator s\, and operators in the region who are working on nuclear issues\n\nCOUNTR IES\n\nAlgeria\, Angola\, Benin\, Botswana\, Burkina Faso\, Cameroon\, Chad \, Comoros\, Côte d’Ivoire\, Djibouti\, Eritrea\, Eswatini\, Gabon\, Gha na\, Kenya\, Lesotho\, Libya\, Madagascar\, Mali\, Mauritania\, Morocco\, N amibia\, Niger\, Nigeria\, Senegal\, Seychelles\, South Africa\, Togo\, Tun isia\, and Zimbabwe\n\nORGANIZATIONS\n\nForum of Nuclear Regulatory Bodies in Africa (FNRBA)\, The African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE)\, Uni ted Nations Regional Economic Community (UNREC)\, African Network for Enhan cing Nuclear Power Programme Development (ANENP)\, European Safeguards and Development Association (ESARDA)\, International Science and Technology Cen ter (ISTC)\, European Union CBRN Center of Excellence\, the Group of Africa n States (Africa Group)\, INTERPOL\, AFRIPOL\, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)\, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)\, and Vien na Center for Disarmament and Nonproliferation (VCDNP)\n\nPARTICIPANTS (1- 2 per country/organization)\n\n Senior/mid-level officials responsible for nuclear security\n Representatives from regulatory bodies\n Representati ves from criminal justice bodies\n Operators and others involved in the im plementation of nuclear security at facilities and transport\n\nPREPARATION MATERIALS\n\n 2020 NTI Index report excerpt  (ARABIC)\n 2020 NTI Nucle ar Security Index (ENGLISH)\n 2020 NTI Index report excerpt (FRENCH)\n NTI Webinar: CPPNM 101 (ENGLISH)\n\n VIDEO\n SLIDES\n\n\n A/CPPNM Review Conference Scenario Materials (ENGLISH)\n\n Sample national statements f or Coastalia (p. 8) ENGLISH\n Sample national statement for Midland (p. 6 ) ENGLISH\n Sample national statement for Tideland (p. 11) ENGLISH\n\n\n Other NTI A/CPPNM Resources (ENGLISH)\n\nWORKSHOP DOCUMENTS\n\n Discus sion Questions and Workshop Resources (ARABIC)\n Discussion Questions and Workshop Resources (ENGLISH)\n Discussion Questions and Workshop Resourc es (FRENCH)\n Presentation-Nuclear and Radiological Security in Africa ( ENGLISH)\n Concept of the African Workshop on the Amended CPPNM (ARABIC)\ n Concept of the African Workshop on the Amended CPPNM (ENGLISH)\n Conce pt of the African Workshop on the Amended CPPNM (FRENCH)\n Final Agenda  (ARABIC)\n Final Agenda (ENGLISH)\n Final Agenda (FRENCH)\n Final Part icipant List (ENGLISH)\n TTX-Comparison of National Statements for A/CPPN M RevCon (ENGLISH)\n Participant Nomination Form (ENGLISH)\n Interpreta tion Welcome Slides (x3 slides: ARABIC\, ENGLISH & FRENCH)\n\nPOST WORKSHO P MATERIAL\n\n Keynote Remarks (Director General Rafael GROSSI\, IAEA) (E NGLISH)\n Presentation-IAEA efforts to assist countries in ratifying and i mplementing the A/CPPNM (ENGLISH)\n Presentation: Impact of the Amendment to the CPPNM on States Parties (ENGLISH) LOCATION:Online DTSTAMP:20260606T062311Z DTSTART:20210305T120000Z DTEND:20260606T062311Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR