Emerging Security Challenges Division

Science for Peace & Security (SPS) Programme

Presentation by:Presentation by:

Philippe FOUGEROLLEPhilippe FOUGEROLLE

SPS & Partnership Cooperation AdvisorSPS & Partnership Cooperation Advisor

22 March 2012, NATO HQ., Brussels22 March 2012, NATO HQ., Brussels

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• Outline

– Emerging Security Challenges Division (ESCD)Emerging Security Challenges Division (ESCD)

– Science for Peace and Security (SPS) ProgrammeScience for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme

– A Unique Network of CooperationA Unique Network of Cooperation

– Grant MechanismsGrant Mechanisms

– Who can apply?Who can apply?

– How to apply?How to apply?

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• Emerging Security Challenges Division (ESCD)

– Recently established to address emerging security challenges in Recently established to address emerging security challenges in

a comprehensive and cross-cutting way.a comprehensive and cross-cutting way.

– Composed of five sections:Composed of five sections:

• Counter Terrorism SectionCounter Terrorism Section

• Cyber Defence SectionCyber Defence Section

• Energy Security SectionEnergy Security Section

• WMD Non-Proliferation CentreWMD Non-Proliferation Centre

• Strategic Analysis Capability UnitStrategic Analysis Capability Unit

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1957 - Foreign Ministers of Norway, Italy and Canada

“Three Wise Men”

Pourquoi l'OTAN lance un programme scientifique pendant la

Guerre Froide?

“La science et la technologie peuvent être déterminant pour la sécurité des nations et de leurs positions dans les affaires du

monde.”

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• Lancé á la fin des années Lancé á la fin des années 19501950, il repose sur les initiatives du , il repose sur les initiatives du Canada, la Canada, la

Norvège et l'ItalieNorvège et l'Italie, pour permettre un dialogue transatlantique aux , pour permettre un dialogue transatlantique aux

scientifiques scientifiques

- Comité des sciences en 1958,- Comité des sciences en 1958,

- Comité sur les défis de la société moderne, en 1968,- Comité sur les défis de la société moderne, en 1968,

• Fin de la Guerre froide:Fin de la Guerre froide: l'OTAN accueille de nouveaux l'OTAN accueille de nouveaux partenairespartenaires, parmi , parmi

eux la Fédération de Russieeux la Fédération de Russie

• Ensuite:Ensuite: Élargissement aux Pays du Dialogue méditerranéen Élargissement aux Pays du Dialogue méditerranéen

Contexte HistoriqueContexte Historique

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• SPS Programme

– Is a key policy tool for cooperation with NATO’s partners Is a key policy tool for cooperation with NATO’s partners on security-related, NATO-relevant civil scienceon security-related, NATO-relevant civil science

– SPS activities are aligned with NATO’s Strategic SPS activities are aligned with NATO’s Strategic ObjectivesObjectives

– Maintains scientific excellence through peer-review by Maintains scientific excellence through peer-review by independent scientific expertsindependent scientific experts

– Initiates regional cooperationInitiates regional cooperation– Acts as a catalyst Acts as a catalyst

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• Independent Scientific Evaluation Group (ISEG)– Multi-disciplinary

– Peer reviews SPS applications

– Members nominated by NATO Nations, selected according to

the SPS Key Priorities

– Unpaid consultants (travel/living expenses reimbursed by SPS budget)

– Supported by pool of scientific experts (to be used on a case-by-case

basis as scientific referee)

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• SPS Objectives – To establish civil collaboration between NATO countries and partners

– To contribute to solving problems affecting societies in partner countries

– To promote NATO’s values and image in targeted communities in partner countries and society at large

– To encourage young scientists – “Leaders of Tomorrow”

– To contribute to stability and peace, e.g. by promoting regional cooperation

– To provide seed money for seed projects by providing the basis for addressing priority needs

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• SPS Key Priorities• Category A - Projects proposed within this category may receive funding from the

SPS budget.

• A.1 Projects in direct support of NATO operations and missions

• A.2 Defence against terrorist threats as follows:

A.2.a. Defensible methods of transport of fuel, supplies, and personnelA.2.b Medical countermeasures for non-CBRN terrorist attacksA.2.c. Explosives detectionA.2.d. Computer terrorism countermeasures and cyber defence (i.e. the

defence of Communication and Information Systems (CIS)) Computer network exploitation by terrorists

A.2.e. Study of human factors in defence against terrorismA.2.f. Border and port security (technology, systems approach and data

fusion, intelligent borders, counter-proliferation).

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• SPS Key Priorities (continued)

• A.3 Defence against CBRN agents as follows:

A.3.a Novel methods of detecting CBRN agents; protecting against CBRN agents; and diagnosing the effects of

CBRN agents on organisms

A.3.b. Decontamination, destruction, and disposal of CBRN agents; as well as medical countermeasures and containment technologies for CBRN agents.

A.3.c. Decontamination of food processing facilities after CBRN attack

A.3.d. Risk management strategies which minimise public contactwith agents; and other recovery activities.

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• SPS Key Priorities (continued)

• A.4 Countering other threats to security as follows:

A.4.a. Energy Security A.4.b. Security-related advanced technology

(nanotechnology, optical technology, micro satellites, metallurgy).

A.4.c. Defence-related environmental issues. Environmental security (management of water and non-renewable resources, desertification, land erosion, radioactive waste/tailings, sustainable development, disposal of dangerous chemicals and pesticides). Eco-terrorism countermeasures. Disaster forecast and prevention of natural catastrophes.

A.4.d. Landmine and Unexploded Ordnance Detection and Clearance Technologies.

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• SPS Key Priorities (continued)

• Category B – Projects proposed within this category may only receive funding from the SPS budget if the International Staff determines that a sufficient number of appropriate-quality applications are not available in Category A.

B.1 Countering other threats as follows:

B.1.a. Human and societal dynamics (the causes, consequencesand remedies for fragile and failed states; new challengesfor global security; economic impact of terrorist actions;risk studies, topics in science policy)

B.1.b. Food security in times of combatB.1.c. Physical construction of Information Technology infrastructure

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• SPS - A Unique Network of Cooperation

– NATO countriesAlbania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

– NATO’s partner countries eligible for NATO FundingAlgeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mauritania, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Russian Federation, Serbia, Tajikistan the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia(*), Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan

– NATO’s partner countries eligible to participate only on a self-funding basis

Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Finland, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Malta, New Zealand, Qatar, Sweden, the Republic of South Korea, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates

– NATO’s partner countries eligible for NATO Funding on a case-by-case basisAfghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan

(*) Turkey recognizes the Republic of Macedonia with its constitutional name.

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• SPS Grant MechanismsTop-down & Bottom up

• Multi-Year - Knowledge application

– Science for Peace Projects (SfP)

• Short-term - Knowledge management

– Workshops - Advanced Research Workshop (ARW)

– Training - Advanced Study Institute (ASI)

Advanced Training Course

(ATC)

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• SPS Grant Mechanisms

• Multi-Year Science for Peace (SfP) Project

– Grants to collaborate on multi-year applied R&D projects offering support to cover project-related costs such as scientific equipment, computers,

software and training of project personnel.

• Remediation Processes in Uranium and other Mining Explorations (983311)

Portugal, Tunisia, Morocco, Germany

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Bio-Remediation of Toxic Soil Left Over from Uranium and Other Mining Activities in Portugal, Tunisia and Morocco

This project is aiming at isolating such metal resistant bacteria, characterising their metal resistant genetic elements and using them to make new plants resistant to toxicity. The efficiency of new plants to grow on contaminated mine areas, to stabilise heavy metals and to reduce the soil toxicity will be evaluated in laboratories and in field trials.

Mines where iron and copper were extracted.

In situ ecotoxicological evaluation of mine soils.

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Exploitation des Alizés du Sahara comme Exploitation des Alizés du Sahara comme energie renouvelableenergie renouvelable

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• SPS Grant Mechanisms

• Advanced Research Workshop (ARW)

– 2-3 day meeting– 20–50 participants– Grants to organise expert workshops where advanced-level, intensive

discussions aim at finding solutions for today’s security challenges.– Funding determined on case-by-case basis, but average amount ~ Eur

30,000

• Constructal Human Dynamics, Security and Sustainability (983416)

20-23 May, Evora, Portugal

Portugal and Moldova

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• SPS Grant Mechanisms

• Advanced Study Institute (ASI)

– Average 7 day meeting– 12-15 Lecturers / 60-80 Students– Grants to organise high-level tutorial courses to convey the latest

developments in a subject of relevant to NATO to an advanced-level audience.

– Funding determined on case-by-case basis, but average amount ~ Eur 60,000

• Structure and Function of Biomacromolecules as a Tool against CBRN Agents (983866)3-13 June 2010, Erice, ItalyPortugal-Croatia

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• SPS Grant Mechanisms

• Advanced Training Course

– 5-7 day meeting– 3-4 Specialists from at least two different NATO countries– 30-50 Trainees from NATO partner countries– Funding determined on case-by-case basis, but average amount ~

EUR 60,000

• Defence against Terrorism : Future Trends and New Approaches in Defeating the Terrorism Threat (984314)23-27 October 2011, Algiers, AlgeriaTurkey - Algeria

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• How to Apply– Identify a topic which you wish to open to international cooperation

– Determine the appropriate mechanism

– Find a qualified collaborator:• … from a partner country if you are a NATO country scientist• … or vice versa

– Download “Notes for Applicants” and “Application Forms” from the SPS website: http://www.nato.int/science

– Check before completing form:• Eligibility of the partner participants – eligible for funding or self-funding?• Are all previous awards closed?

– Complete the application form with your collaborator and submit to sps.applications@hq.nato.int

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Thank you for your attention!

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