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Bridging Perspectives.
Building Trust.
Strengthening Action.

A coalition of international organizations and non-state partners committed to a more robust, verifiable, and universal biological weapons prohibition — bringing civil society expertise directly into BWC processes.
32+

Community Members
(by organization)

18+

Countries Represented

147

Publications in Library

Many voices. One mandate. Stronger together.

The 1972 Biological Weapons Convention was the first multilateral disarmament treaty to ban an entire category of weapons of mass destruction. The BWC Coalition amplifies civil society voices in its ongoing strengthening.

Strengthen the Convention

Advocate for institutional reforms, enhanced confidence-building measures, and a credible verification mechanism under the BWC.

Policy Research

Produce and disseminate rigorous analysis connecting life science developments to arms control policy obligations.

Universal Adherence

Support diplomatic efforts to bring all states into the Convention and ensure its prohibitions are universal and enforceable.

Community-wide Engagement

Facilitate meaningful participation by non-state partners, scientists, and affected communities in BWC processes.

Latest Resources

Research & Policy Papers

The BWC Community is a network of organizations in civil society, industry, and other organized groups working towards strengthening the BWC and creating a safer future for us all. 

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