Daniel Feakes, the Head of the Biological Weapons Convention unit at the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs, discusses the significance of the Biological Weapons Convention, which celebrated its 50th anniversary. He highlights its role in banning biological arms and the challenges it faces, such as the absence of an enforcement mechanism. Feakes also explores the treaty's historical roots, noting the Cold War collaboration that led to its inception, and emphasizes the ongoing need for international cooperation to address contemporary biological threats.
