GP WMD Counter Disinfo
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A @GPWMDofficial initiative to understand & counter disinformation on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.
Joined July 2024
“The Tracker is not a tool to tell you what is or isn’t disinformation. It’s a tool to give you the information and context you need to see the facts for yourself.” – Dr Filippa Lentzos 🔗 Read the story: https://t.co/btX0ZQx7Jc 📊 Explore the tracker: https://t.co/sjODZyuENr
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(7/7) And see our 'statements' page to read the most recent statement to the Eightieth Session of the #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee and our other statements to disarmament fora:
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Statements Statement to UNGA First Committee, October 2025 Statement to BWC Meeting of State Parties, December 2024 Statement to NPT […]
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(5/7) We have also observed deliberate promotion of radiological and nuclear falsehoods, intended to stoke public fear, cast doubt on non-proliferation commitments, and undermine confidence in nuclear safety.
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(4/7) At the #1972BWC, we have seen the spread of false accusations of #bioweapons programmes, designed to fuel fear, spread panic, destabilise communities, and sow mistrust between states.
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(3/7) In the Chemical space, there has been further denial of confirmed chemical weapons attacks, in direct contradiction to the findings of independent, internationally mandated investigations, including by @OPCW.
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(2/7) Despite strong efforts to counter disinformation campaigns, we continue to witness deliberate attempts to erode information integrity in multilateral disarmament fora.
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(1/7) Last week the @GPWMDofficial Initiative to Counter Disinformation delivered a statement on #CBRN #Disinformation in Disarmament at the Eightieth Session of the #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee.
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(5/6) The erosion of information integrity in the CBRN domains is a pressing concern. The Tracker is a practical tool for those engaged in policy, diplomacy, and verification to support informed discussion, rapid fact-checking, and confidence-building.
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(4/6) Each entry in the Tracker links to verified public sources, enabling users to explore the facts directly to understand how misleading narratives emerge and spread, and to see how similar tactics are recycled in different contexts.
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(3/6) It traces the evolution of #disinformation campaigns across several key cases, enabling us to understand the big picture of how disinformation evolves as a strategic mechanism of information warfare.
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(2/6) This tool is a chronological, interactive resource that tracks how disinformation is shaping multilateral disarmament debates on weapons of mass destruction, displaying instances of #CBRN #disinformation in international disarmament fora.
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(1/6) This week on the margins of #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee, the @GPWMDOfficial Initiative launched our newest evidence-based tool to support countering activities — the #CBRN #Disinfo Tracker.
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(9/9) We look forward to engaging further with the wonderful teams we met at the CBRNe Protection Symposium and building a collective resilience to the harms of CBRN disinformation.
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(8/9) These tools can be used to "inoculate" against disinformation, promoting resilience among the general public and diplomats alike.
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(7/9) Our JHCHS team discussed several tools we developed to build resilience and pre-empt CBRN disinformation. These include a taxonomy of recurring disinformation narratives and tactics in news media and a roadmap of manipulative techniques used in BWC and CWC documents.
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(6/9) We discussed case studies from the ASEAN region and explored the rise of biological disinformation in other regions including Africa, Latin America, and the Arctic.
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(5/9) Our King’s College London team highlighted the importance of understanding regional contexts and patterns in disinfo campaigns to construct tailored responses and holistically build resilience at multilateral, regional, and local levels.
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(4/9) Embedding RN counter-disinformation preparedness into institutional routines and maintaining transparent communication is crucial. We also highlighted the importance of societal trust, continuous monitoring, and early detection to build lasting resilience.
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