Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) disinformation can be very damaging, with potentially dire consequences. This applies particularly to the present age when information is easily accessible and sharable with little consideration for its veracity or repercussions. Manipulated and fraudulent information about a CBRN emergency, such as a terrorist attack or a pandemic, can mislead governments and international organizations, compromise response measures, result in misdirected or wasted resources, and cause alarm among populations.
The Handbook aims at enhancing understanding of CBRN disinformation in the media and on social media while developing competencies to prevent and respond to disinformation with a specific focus on techniques for debunking false information. It has been designed for individuals or agencies working in CBRN risk mitigation. The Handbook equips practitioners with the competencies to effectively analyse, understand and respond to CBRN disinformation.
