GCC Emergency Center holds workshop on CBRN risk assessment

KUWAIT: The GCC Emergency Management Center (EMC) on Sunday launched a two-day regional workshop on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) risk assessment, in cooperation with the GCC Regional Secretariat of the European Union Centers of Excellence for Risk Mitigation. The workshop brings together experts in public health, environmental sciences, emergency management, defense and law enforcement to discuss regional threats associated with hazardous materials and to build a comprehensive understanding of related risks.

According to organizers, the program aims to ensure that regional risk assessments draw on local expertise, providing a clearer picture of vulnerabilities. Participants will address several CBRN risk scenarios to contribute to the development of a unified regional risk profile, which will support the comprehensive assessment process undertaken by the GCC Emergency Center.

Participants are pictured during the workshop. – KUNA photos

Discussions are also expected to help identify priority threats, determine common vulnerabilities, and design mitigation measures, while aligning national preparedness plans with regional and international frameworks. The workshop further seeks to enhance coordination between national authorities and international partners by offering a platform to review practical aspects of effective response – including roles, responsibilities and communication protocols.

The resulting risk profile is expected to support strategic planning and policy-making for managing CBRN incidents with cross-border implications, while strengthening preparedness and resilience. It will also align regional efforts with international guidelines issued by bodies such as the World Health Organization, the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. — KUNA