GP WMD Counter Disinfo
@gp-wmdctrdisinfo.bsky.social
A GP initiative to understand & counter disinformation on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats
(1/7) Last week the @gpwmd.bsky.social
Initiative to Counter Disinformation delivered a statement on #CBRN #Disinformation in Disarmament at the Eightieth Session of the #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee.
Initiative to Counter Disinformation delivered a statement on #CBRN #Disinformation in Disarmament at the Eightieth Session of the #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee.
October 27, 2025 at 9:40 AM
(1/7) Last week the @gpwmd.bsky.social
Initiative to Counter Disinformation delivered a statement on #CBRN #Disinformation in Disarmament at the Eightieth Session of the #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee.
Initiative to Counter Disinformation delivered a statement on #CBRN #Disinformation in Disarmament at the Eightieth Session of the #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee.
(1/6) This week on the margins of #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee, the @gpwmd.bsky.social Initiative launched our newest evidence-based tool to support countering activities — the #CBRN #Disinfo Tracker.
October 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM
(1/6) This week on the margins of #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee, the @gpwmd.bsky.social Initiative launched our newest evidence-based tool to support countering activities — the #CBRN #Disinfo Tracker.
(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.
October 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM
(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.
(1/9) This month, the team were in Malmö attending the 15th CBRNe Protection Symposium, with many thanks to @foiresearch.bsky.social for hosting us.
October 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM
(1/9) This month, the team were in Malmö attending the 15th CBRNe Protection Symposium, with many thanks to @foiresearch.bsky.social for hosting us.
Join us 20 October 2025 10:00 ET, in the margins of #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee, for the public launch of our CBRN Disinformation Tracker—a chronological, interactive resource that tracks how disinformation is shaping multilateral disarmament debates on weapons of mass destruction.
October 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Join us 20 October 2025 10:00 ET, in the margins of #UNGA80 #FirstCommittee, for the public launch of our CBRN Disinformation Tracker—a chronological, interactive resource that tracks how disinformation is shaping multilateral disarmament debates on weapons of mass destruction.
(3/4) We welcomed Austria and Spain’s recognition of the urgent need to address #disinformation and #misinformation in their statements. Yet despite this progress, such narratives remained prevalent throughout the #IAEAGC.
October 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
(3/4) We welcomed Austria and Spain’s recognition of the urgent need to address #disinformation and #misinformation in their statements. Yet despite this progress, such narratives remained prevalent throughout the #IAEAGC.
(1/4) Last week in Vienna, Initiative partner Open Nuclear Network had the honour of participating in the 69th @iaeaorg.bsky.social General Conference. The ONN team engaged with all 31 GP countries and shared resources on countering #disinformation narratives that could target the IAEA.
October 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
(1/4) Last week in Vienna, Initiative partner Open Nuclear Network had the honour of participating in the 69th @iaeaorg.bsky.social General Conference. The ONN team engaged with all 31 GP countries and shared resources on countering #disinformation narratives that could target the IAEA.
(3/3) This research also showed evidence that efforts to refute or debunk false narratives can mitigate the harmful impact of disinformation. However, it is only somewhat effective and should be used as part of a multipronged approach with prebunking measures.
September 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
(3/3) This research also showed evidence that efforts to refute or debunk false narratives can mitigate the harmful impact of disinformation. However, it is only somewhat effective and should be used as part of a multipronged approach with prebunking measures.
(2/3) Findings from this project suggest that disinformation can change the way state actors think about pursing BW programmes, which shows how harmful this threat is to cooperative threat reduction activities and international security.
September 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
(2/3) Findings from this project suggest that disinformation can change the way state actors think about pursing BW programmes, which shows how harmful this threat is to cooperative threat reduction activities and international security.
(1/3) New publication alert! Our @gpwmd.bsky.social Initiative to #Counter #Disinformation has released its latest product, which highlights a long term research project that sought to better understand the potential impact of #BW disinformation on state-level decision making.
September 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
(1/3) New publication alert! Our @gpwmd.bsky.social Initiative to #Counter #Disinformation has released its latest product, which highlights a long term research project that sought to better understand the potential impact of #BW disinformation on state-level decision making.
(3/4) A warm thanks to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine for hosting an event where the team briefed Ukrainian ambassadors in key capitals around the world on CBRN disinformation.
September 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
(3/4) A warm thanks to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine for hosting an event where the team briefed Ukrainian ambassadors in key capitals around the world on CBRN disinformation.
(2/4) The team visited more public health laboratories which have been the target of malign state-administered disinformation and continued our NextGen training, engaging with over 200 students on how to tackle biological disinformation including fake disease outbreaks
September 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
(2/4) The team visited more public health laboratories which have been the target of malign state-administered disinformation and continued our NextGen training, engaging with over 200 students on how to tackle biological disinformation including fake disease outbreaks
(1/4) Last week @gpwmd.bsky.social Initiative to #Counter #CBRN #Disinfo team members from @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social were in Ukraine conducting fieldwork and engaging with the health security practitioner community to strengthen systems to counter biological disinformation.
September 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
(1/4) Last week @gpwmd.bsky.social Initiative to #Counter #CBRN #Disinfo team members from @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social were in Ukraine conducting fieldwork and engaging with the health security practitioner community to strengthen systems to counter biological disinformation.
(4/5) A warm thank you to the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation for moderating the discussion and to speakers from Council on Strategic Risks for providing important insights.
September 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
(4/5) A warm thank you to the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation for moderating the discussion and to speakers from Council on Strategic Risks for providing important insights.
(3/5) Speakers noted how #CBRN #disinformation challenges institutions, highlighted emerging tools to detect and counter it and stressed the vital role INMM members play in strengthening resilience through verification, innovation and collaboration.
September 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
(3/5) Speakers noted how #CBRN #disinformation challenges institutions, highlighted emerging tools to detect and counter it and stressed the vital role INMM members play in strengthening resilience through verification, innovation and collaboration.
(1/5) Last month in Washington D.C., Initiative partner Open Nuclear Network had the privilege of hosting the closing plenary session at the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management 66th annual meeting.
September 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
(1/5) Last month in Washington D.C., Initiative partner Open Nuclear Network had the privilege of hosting the closing plenary session at the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management 66th annual meeting.
For those in Geneva this week, Initiative team members will be speaking at an EU-hosted side event today at 13:15 in Room XXV. We invite you to join us to hear more about regional trends in disinformation narratives and insights from our regional outreach training workshops.
August 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM
For those in Geneva this week, Initiative team members will be speaking at an EU-hosted side event today at 13:15 in Room XXV. We invite you to join us to hear more about regional trends in disinformation narratives and insights from our regional outreach training workshops.
For those in Geneva next week, we invite you to attend an EU-hosted side event at 13:15 on 18 August in Room XXV. Here, Initiative team members will be discussing regional trends in disinformation narratives, providing insights from our regional outreach training workshops.
August 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
For those in Geneva next week, we invite you to attend an EU-hosted side event at 13:15 on 18 August in Room XXV. Here, Initiative team members will be discussing regional trends in disinformation narratives, providing insights from our regional outreach training workshops.
(7/9) @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social team highlighted the importance of understanding long term contexts and patterns of disinfo campaigns. We also explored our ongoing educational efforts, including global outreach training workshops, training in Ukraine, and future bespoke training modules.
August 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
(7/9) @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social team highlighted the importance of understanding long term contexts and patterns of disinfo campaigns. We also explored our ongoing educational efforts, including global outreach training workshops, training in Ukraine, and future bespoke training modules.
(4/9) The @centerforhealthsecurity.org team presented our taxonomy that highlights different tactics used to spread disinformation, and provided a practical prebunking approach for diplomats to build resilience through psychological inoculation.
August 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
(4/9) The @centerforhealthsecurity.org team presented our taxonomy that highlights different tactics used to spread disinformation, and provided a practical prebunking approach for diplomats to build resilience through psychological inoculation.
(1/9) This week, the @gpwmd.bsky.social Initiative to #Counter #Disinformation team has been in Geneva engaging with diplomats and stakeholders at the Sixth Session for the Working Group to Strengthen the #1972BWC.
August 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
(1/9) This week, the @gpwmd.bsky.social Initiative to #Counter #Disinformation team has been in Geneva engaging with diplomats and stakeholders at the Sixth Session for the Working Group to Strengthen the #1972BWC.
For those in Geneva today, come join us at 13:15 in Room XXV at the Palais des Nations to engage with our side event on Building Resilience to BW Disinformation. We hope to see you there!
August 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
For those in Geneva today, come join us at 13:15 in Room XXV at the Palais des Nations to engage with our side event on Building Resilience to BW Disinformation. We hope to see you there!
(1/2) For those in Geneva this week for the Sixth Session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the #1972BWC, come join us tomorrow, Monday 11 at 13:15 to engage with our side event on Building Resilience to BW Disinformation.
August 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
(1/2) For those in Geneva this week for the Sixth Session of the Working Group on the Strengthening of the #1972BWC, come join us tomorrow, Monday 11 at 13:15 to engage with our side event on Building Resilience to BW Disinformation.
(2/2) In our side event, initiative team members will be discussing different approaches to building resilience against biological weapons disinformation. We look forward to seeing you there!
August 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
(2/2) In our side event, initiative team members will be discussing different approaches to building resilience against biological weapons disinformation. We look forward to seeing you there!