The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention

The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) is an international treaty that prohibits countries from developing, producing, stockpiling, or using biological and toxin weapons. These weapons include germs and poisons that can cause disease or death in humans, animals, and plants. The aim is to prevent the dangerous use of biology for warfare, promote peaceful research, and protect global health and security. Countries that have signed the treaty agree to work together to eliminate existing biological weapons and avoid their future development, fostering trust and stability worldwide.