Background
In recent times, the phenomenon of “foreign terrorist fighters” (FTFs) has expanded worldwide, especially in connection with the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
The trafficking in counterfeit goods is growing to epidemic proportions across the globe, due to transnational criminal networks exploiting the dark side of globalization.
EU-SEC “Coordinating National Research Programmes on Security during Major events in Europe”
"Coordinating National Research Programmes on Security during Major Events in Europe" (EU-SEC, 2004-2008), funded by the European Commission - D
The demand for knowledge and expertise to address the issues of security and crime prevention in cities is vast. And yet, so is the experience and the results that have been achieved by local authorities and their citizens.
UNICRI is currently implementing an initiative that aims at creating new knowledge on the progress and challenges associated with measuring and achieving Goal 16 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Nouveau appel à propositions: Programme de subventions pour le renforcement de la coopération avec les organisations de la société civile dans l’atténuation des conflits
The Inter-Arab Nuclear Detection and Response Exercise Falcon
The United Arab Emirates will host the first Inter-Arab Nuclear Detection and Response Exercise FALCON, that will take place in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) on 23-25 February 2016, which aims at promoting regional approaches in matters of nuclear detection and response, enhancing national and regional interagency coordination and cooperation, and encouraging information sharing.
Workshop in Lisbon to promote international dialogue and knowledge exchange on urban resilience
An expert workshop on the 1755 Lisbon Earthquake and urban resilience development took place on 20 November, hosted by the Municipality of Lisbon. The aim of the workshop was to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, best practices and lessons learned at international level in the area of risk management and urban resilience, especially those related to earthquake and other types of natural disasters.
A seminar on Local Emergency Planning, organized by the Lisbon Municipal Civil Protection Services, took place on 14 October in Lisbon, Portugal.
The seminar, which was opened by Mr. Carlos Manuel Castro, Councillor for Security and Civil Protection, of the Municipality of Lisbon, aimed at discussing the role of local governments and communities in urban security and civil protection as well as sharing experiences in local emergency planning.
The demand for knowledge and expertise to address the issues of security and crime prevention in cities is vast. And yet, so is the experience and the results that have been achieved by local authorities and their citizens.
Strengthening the ethical and human rights component of the drug control initiatives is at the basis of the collaboration that UNICRI has established with the Ministry of Health, since 1991 and, more recently, with the Department for Drug Policy of its Host Country, Italy, to develop tools and instruments for professional knowledge sharing. This includes the establishment of a clearinghouse on drug prevention and related social phenomena, the publishing of a specialized scientific journal, and an advanced training programme for continuing education in drug prevention and control.
The maintenance of an adequate security governance capacity today represents a significant challenge. Analyses of the different security risks, threats and vulnerabilities we all potentially face on a daily basis is becoming ever more complex and the cost of implementing effective prevention strategies and having robust response options prepared continues to rise - unfortunately in a climate of ongoing reductions in governmental spending on public sector security governance capacity.
EU-SEC “Coordinating National Research Programmes on Security during Major events in Europe”
"Coordinating National Research Programmes on Security during Major Events in Europe" (EU-SEC, 2004-2008), funded by the European Commission - DG Research and Technological Development, within the framework of the ERA-NET Programme, supported EU efforts concerning security during major events.
Illicit pesticides, organized crime and supply chain integrity
Illicit pesticides represent a lucrative activity for organized crime and a concrete threat to security, development, health and the environment, and consequently require urgent response from the national and regional authorities, as well as the international community and the United Nations.
Background In recent times, the phenomenon of “foreign terrorist fighters” (FTFs) has expanded worldwide, especially in connection with the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
The trafficking in counterfeit goods is growing to epidemic proportions across the globe, due to transnational criminal networks exploiting the dark side of globalization.
EU-SEC “Coordinating National Research Programmes on Security during Major events in Europe” "Coordinating National Research Programmes on Security during Major Events in Europe" (EU-SEC, 2004-2008), funded by the European Commission - D
The demand for knowledge and expertise to address the issues of security and crime prevention in cities is vast. And yet, so is the experience and the results that have been achieved by local authorities and their citizens.
A technical report prepared by UNICRI on “Strengthening the Security and In
