This page contains information about past official meetings of the States Parties to the Biological Weapons Convention, in reverse chronological order. All meetings were held in Geneva.


Meeting of States Parties in 2005 (5 – 9 December 2005)

Meeting of Experts in 2005 (13 – 24 June 2005)

The 2005 Meeting of Experts was chaired by Ambassador John Freeman of the United Kingdom. It met to discuss, and promote common understanding and effective action on codes of conduct for scientists. It was attended by 82 States Parties, 3 Signatory States, an Observer State, 8 international organizations and 16 non-governmental organizations. Twenty-three scientific, professional, academic and industry bodies participated in informal exchanges in the open sessions as guests of the meeting.

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/1 Provisional Agenda for the Meeting of Experts

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/2 Revised Provisional Programme of Work for the Meeting of Experts

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/3 Report of the Meeting of Experts

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.1/Summary Existing Codes of Conduct which Refer to Biological and Toxin Weapons - Background paper prepared by the Secretariat

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.1 Existing Codes of Conduct which Refer to Biological and Toxin Weapons - Background paper prepared by the Secretariat

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.2/Summary Codes of Conduct Relevant to the Life Sciences or Biotechnology which do not Refer to Biological and Toxin Weapons - Background paper prepared by the Secretariat

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.2 Codes of Conduct Relevant to the Life Sciences or Biotechnology which do not Refer to Biological and Toxin Weapons - Background paper prepared by the Secretariat

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.3/Summary Review and Analysis of Relevant Elements of Existing Codes of Conduct in Other Fields - Background paper prepared by the Secretariat

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.3 Review and Analysis of Relevant Elements of Existing Codes of Conduct in Other Fields - Background paper prepared by the Secretariat

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.4 Relevant Organisations, Associations, Professional Bodies and Institutions Which Might Serve as Sources of Guidance on the Formulation of Codes of Conduct and as Agents for Adopting and Promulgating Such Codes - Background paper prepared by the Secretariat

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.5 List of States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction, as at June 2005 - Prepared by the Secretariat

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/INF.6 List of Participants

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/CRP.1 Draft Report of the Meeting of Experts

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/MISC.1 Provisional List of Participants

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/MISC.2 Normas de Ética de la Asociación Física Argentina - Submitted by Argentina

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/MISC.3 The Avicenna Prize For Ethics In Science - Submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/MISC.4 Presentations Submitted by the United States - Submitted by the United States of America

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.1 Preliminary Overview of an International Code of Conduct Related to the Biological Weapons Convention - Submitted by Argentina

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.2 Common Elements of Codes of Conduct (I): Canadian Government Codes - Submitted by Canada

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.3 Common Elements of Codes of Conduct (II): Professional Association Codes - Submitted by Canada

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.4 Common Elements of Codes of Conduct (III): Academic Codes - Submitted by Canada

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.5 Biodefence: Codes of Conduct and Practice - Submitted by Canada

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.6 Thoughts on the Functions of Codes of Conduct: Potential Weaknesses and Solutions - Submitted by Canada

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.7 The Overlap Between Codes of Conduct and Legislation - Submitted by Canada

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.7/Corr.1 The Overlap Between Codes of Conduct and Legislation - Submitted by Canada

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.8 Content of Codes of Conduct Relevant to the BTWC - Submitted by the United Kingdom

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.9 The Promulgation and Adoption of Codes of Conduct - Submitted by the United Kingdom

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.10 German Policies for Biodefence Research - Submitted by Germany

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.11 Regulations for the Prevention of Bioterrorism – Pros and Contras from a Scientist’s Point of View - Submitted by Germany

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.12 Codes of Conduct and their Application in the Life Sciences at Universities - Submitted by Germany

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.13 The University Science Perspective - Submitted by Germany

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.14 Infectious Diseases, Biosafety and Biosecurity - Submitted by Germany

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.15 Legislation and Freedom of Research - Submitted by Germany

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.16 Report of Seminars Organised by the Foreign And Commonwealth Office - Submitted by the United Kingdom

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.17 United Kingdom Examples of Codes of Conduct and Associated Activities Related to Government Science - Submitted by the United Kingdom

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.18 Some Reflections on the Ethic Norms and Codes of Conduct for Scientists Majoring in Biosciences - Submitted by the Russian Federation

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.19 Answers to the Questions Regarding Codes of Conduct for Scientists Majoring in Biological Sciences - Submitted by the Russian Federation

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.20 China’s Views and Practices in Adopting and Implementing Code of Conduct of Scientists - Submitted by China

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.21 Codes of Conduct for Scientists: Discussions in Japan on the Issue - Submitted by Japan

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.22 Codes of Conduct for Scientists: A View from Analysis of the Bioindustrial Sectors in Japan - Submitted by Japan

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.23 Indian Initiatives on Codes of Conduct for Scientists - Submitted by India

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.24 Bioethics Related Activities in Indonesia - Submitted by Indonesia

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.25 ‘Codes’ in the Context of the BTWC - Submitted by South Africa

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.26 The Content, Promulgation and Adoption of Codes of Conduct for Scientists - submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.27 Ethical Principles in Gene Technology, Environmental Ethics and the Biological Weapons Convention — Is there a Link? - Submitted by Australia

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.28 Elements for Use in Developing Codes of Conduct for Scientists - Submitted by Australia

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.29 Raising Awareness: Approaches and Opportunities for Outreach - Submitted by Australia

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.30 Selected Canadian Codes of Conduct for Life Sciences - Submitted by Canada

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.31 Códigos Y Principios - Submitted by Cuba

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.32 Experiencia Nacional Sobre la Promulgación de Códigos - Submitted by Cuba

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.33 Approach to Codes of Conduct - Submitted by the Republic of Korea

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.34 Codes of Conduct for Biological Scientists - Submitted by Italy

BWC/MSP/2005/MX/WP.35 Codes of Conduct for Scientists: Considerations During a BWC Regional Workshop and Subsequent Reflections – Submitted by Australia

Meeting of States Parties in 2004 (6 – 10 December 2004)

Meeting of Experts in 2004 (19 – 30 July 2004)

Meeting of States Parties in 2003 (10 – 14 November 2003)

Meeting of Experts in 2003 (18-29 August 2003)


Provisional Agenda for the Meeting of Experts:
bwc/msp.2003/mx/01
bwc/msp.2003/mx/01 (Arabic)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/01 (Chinese)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/01 (French)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/01 (Russian)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/01 (Spanish)

Provisional Programme of Work for the Meeting of Experts:
bwc/msp.2003/mx/02
bwc/msp.2003/mx/02 (Arabic)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/02 (Chinese)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/02 (French)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/02 (Russian)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/02 (Spanish)

Annotated Provisional Agenda for the Meeting of Experts:
bwc/msp.2003/mx/03
bwc/msp.2003/mx/03 (Arabic)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/03 (Chinese)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/03 (French)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/03 (Russian)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/03 (Spanish)

Report of the Meeting of Experts – Part II:
bwc/msp.2003/mx/04/Part/I
bwc/msp.2003/mx/04/Part/II
bwc/msp.2003/mx/04/Part/II (Arabic)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/04/Part/II (Spanish)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/04/Part/I (Arabic)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/04/Part/I (Chinese)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/04/Part/I (French)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/04/Part/I (Russian)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/04/Part/I (Spanish)

Draft Procedural Report:
bwc/msp.2003/mx/CRP.1

Revised Draft Procedural Report:
bwc/msp.2003/mx/CRP.1/REV.1

List of States Parties:
bwc/msp.2003/mx/inf.1
bwc/msp.2003/mx/Inf02
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp01
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp02
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp03
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp04
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp05
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp06
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp07/rev.1
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp08
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp09
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp10
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp11
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp12
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp13
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp14
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp15
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp16
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp17
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp18
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp19
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp20
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp21
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp22
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp23
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp24
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp25
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp26
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp27
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp28
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp29
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp30
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp31
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp32
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp33
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp34
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp35
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp36
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp37
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp38
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp39
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp40
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp41
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp42
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp43
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp44
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp45
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp46 (Spanish)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp47 (Spanish)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp48
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp49
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp50
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp51
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp52
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp53
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp54
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp55
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp56
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp57
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp58
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp59
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp60 (Spanish)
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp61
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp62
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp63
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp64
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp65
bwc/msp.2003/mx/wp66