VERTIC is an independent, not-for-profit non-governmental organization. Our mission is to support the development, implementation and effectiveness of international agreements and related regional and national initiatives. We focus on agreements and initiatives in the areas of arms control, disarmament and the environment, with particular attention to issues of monitoring, review and verification.

VERTIC conducts research and analysis and provides expert advice and information to governments and other stakeholders. We also provide support through capacity building, training, legislative assistance and cooperation.

We engage closely with governments, policy-makers and international organizations, as well as with the private sector and technical, academic and non-governmental communities worldwide.

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Arms Control and Disarmament

Promoting effective verification and implementation measures for arms control and disarmament agreements, including:

  • Biological weapons
  • Chemical weapons
  • Nuclear weapons
  • Conventional weapons

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Environment

Promoting effective verification and implementation of environment agreements including the UN climate change regime and other environmental treaties.

Monitoring progress on tackling illegal logging and related trade.

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National Implementation

Promoting and providing assistance on the effective implementation of:

  • the Biological Weapons Convention
  • the Chemical Weapons Convention
  • the nuclear weapons treaties
  • UNSC Resolution 1540

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