The article assesses the continued relevance of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) in the twenty-first century, examining both its achievements and limitations.
Examining India’s preparedness for biological threats, Suryesh K. Namdeo highlights critical gaps in biosecurity governance, including fragmented responsibilities, limited awareness, and weak science-policy linkages. The article calls for a dedicated national biosecurity strategy and greater leadership in international biosecurity initiatives such as the Biological Weapons Convention.
Dr. Ketan Thorat and Dr. Suryesh Kumar Namdeo explore how biosafety and biosecurity have become central to the Biological Weapons Convention in an era of rapid advances in biotechnology. Drawing on historical incidents, emerging technologies, and BWC processes, the chapter outlines pathways for strengthening global biological risk governance.
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