This page contains information for press and media interested in the Biological Weapons Convention and its meetings. It includes links to past press releases. For more information on accreditation and UN Press Services in Geneva please read the News & Media section.

For Press Releases since 2006, see the pages for the individual meetings.

Sixth Review Conference (20 November - 8 December 2006)

Sixth Review Conference Preparatory Committee (26-28 April 2006)

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 well attended by 82 States Parties, 3 Signatory States, an Observer State, 8 international organizations and 16 non-governmental organizations. 23 scientific, professional, academic and industry bodies participated in informal exchanges in the open sessions as guests of the meeting.

• Biological Weapons Convention Expert Meeting Concludes (24 June 2005)
• Biological Weapons Convention Experts to Meet in Geneva from 13 to 24 June (9 June 2005)