The unscr 1540 implementation indicator score is the combination of the subindicator scores within this indicator see scoring notes. The security council, recalling its previous relevant resolutions, including resolution 825 1993, resolution 1540 2004, resolution 1695 2006, resolution 1718 2006, resolution 1874 2009, resolution 1887 2009. Sres2253 this was a resolution strengthening the al qaida sanctions regime and focusing on the islamic state in iraq and the levant isil. Cbrn security culture discussion at the global partnership. That statement constituted the councils first recognition that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is a threat to international peace and security. This chapter seeks to set out the principal challenges in the implementation of resolution 1540. Commission of the bahamas document for consultation. Resolution 1540 was not an entirely new phenomenon, however. To print or save translation as pdf, first scan to end to translate whole text, then hit icon.
Global nonproliferation and counterterrorismbrings together renowned scholars and policymakers to examine a wide range of new policyrelated questions arising from the resolution s impact on the bioscientific community, the chemical weapons convention, the iaea, trade and customs, and counterproliferation initiatives such as the. Resolution 1540 2004 adopted by the security council at its 4956th meeting. By way of contrast, resolution 1540 was not adopted in order to respond to a certain specific situation, but to respond to a generally perceived threat of wmd terrorism and lay down rules of general application for that. In the face of a growing and pervasive terrorist threat, which strikes unpredictably and indiscriminately, it is imperative to take the necessary measures to prevent nonstate groupings from acquiring weapons of mass destruction, as that would lead to even more disastrous. The resolution establishes the obligations under chapter vii of the united nations charter for all member states to develop and enforce appropriate legal and regulatory measures against the proliferation of chemical, biological, radiological. The engagement is continuing in other implementation activities of the unscr 1540. This paper tests this prediction against compliance within the nonproliferation regime and specifically with unscr 1540, a resolution mandating that member nations enact domestic legislation. The resolution establishes the obligations under chapter vii of the united nations charter for all member states to develop and enforce appropriate legal and regulatory measures against the proliferation of chemical. Resolution 1977 was a landmark event in the evolution of the nonproliferation system created by resolution 1540, in part because it represented a major step in institutionalizing that system. Sep 03, 2018 with the goal of preventing nonstate actors from developing or acquiring weapons of mass destruction, united nations security council resolution unscr 1540, enacted in 2004, requires countries to maintain appropriate effective measures to account for, secure, and provide physical protection for nuclear weapons and materialseven if a country has not declared nuclear materials within.
India has been supporting the unscr 1540 committee set up to implement the mandate of the resolution. Resolution 2325 2016 builds on resolution 1540 2004 and will facilitate its full and effective implementation. The resolution 1977, which extended the mandate of the unscr 1540 till april 25, 2021, had the support of india as well. Resolution 1540 also calls for establishment of a national legal framework to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery. In 2004, the united nations security council, acting under chapter vii, adopted security council resolution 1540 unscr 1540. Workshop for igad states on enhancing implementation of resolution 1540 and other nonproliferation instruments 1415 september 2015, nairobi, republic of kenya. The threat of the use of weapons of mass destruction by terrorist groups is perhaps the gravest threat confronting the international security system. Unscr 1540 reporting nuclear threat initiativenuclear. United nations security council resolution 1540 was adopted unanimously on 28 april 2004 regarding the nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
United nations security council resolution 1540 2004. Workshop for igad states on enhancing implementation of. Unscr 1540 implementation nuclear threat initiativenuclear. Introduction a national export control system to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as well as their means of delivery is an essential instrument in meeting national obligations under unscr 1540. Visit by united nations security council resolution unscr. For example, iaea resolution gc54res8 of 2010 uses support for resolution 1540 as a legal framework for the agencys work in nuclear security, particularly as a means of eliciting assistance. Request pdf global governance at the energysecurity nexus. Dec 17, 2015 sres2253 this was a resolution strengthening the al qaida sanctions regime and focusing on the islamic state in iraq and the levant isil. Absent the mecr, determining how to comply with unscr 1540 would have been a far more substantial and costly challenge for most states. United nations security council resolution 1540 wikipedia. In the face of a growing and pervasive terrorist threat, which strikes unpredictably and indiscriminately, it is imperative to take the necessary measures to prevent nonstate groupings from acquiring weapons of mass destruction, as that would lead to even more disastrous consequences. Conference on united nations security council resolution 1540 unscr 1540 in astana, kazakhstan this is an english transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered published 12 march 2014.
The visit will allow the committee to gain a better understanding of how the united states government implements its. Unscr 1977 reaffirmed the security councils commitment to resolution 1540, and further emphasized cooperation with international, regional, and subregional organizations. Liberal international relations theories predict that states with respect for the rule of law will more readily comply with their international obligations. Gravely concerned by the threat of terrorism and the risk that nonstate actors 1 such as those identified in the united nations list established and maintained by the committee established under security council resolution 1267 and those to whom resolution 73 applies, may acquire, develop, traffic in or use nuclear, chemical and. Preventing the proliferation of wmds measuring the. Unscr 1540 civil society forum united nations university. Effective implementation of resolution 1540 in africa. Mar 12, 2014 conference on united nations security council resolution 1540 unscr 1540 in astana, kazakhstan this is an english transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered published 12 march 2014. Conference on united nations security council resolution 1540. Global nonproliferation and counterterrorismbrings together renowned scholars and policymakers to examine a wide range of new policyrelated questions arising from the resolutions impact on the bioscientific community, the chemical weapons convention, the iaea, trade and customs, and counterproliferation initiatives such as the. More concretely, the iaea includes unscr 1540s obligations in the integrated nuclear support plans it has developed with more than 80 states. Implementation in the asia pacific sharon riggle and michael mcginley. United nations security council unsc resolution 1540. Using evidence from the resolutions, meeting records, committee chairs briefings, and secondary sources, it argues that the challenges to implementation of the resolution have reflected both broader conceptual issues, and, more.
United nations security council resolution 1540 2004, adopted on 28 april 2004, seeks to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems by nonstate actors. On september 12, 2011, the committee established by unscr 1540 and its group of experts will visit washington, dc. This is the united nations site for the 1540 committee. Unscr 1540s impact is surprising for a number of reasons. How to enhance implementation of resolution 1540 and other instruments in the. Unscr search engine for the united nations security council resolutions. United nations security council resolution 1559 wikipedia.
Our purpose is to highlight how the world health organizations who revised international health regulations ihr2005, the biological weapons convention bwc, and the united nations security council resolution unscr 1540 overlap in their requirements with regard to biosafety and biosecurity in order to improve the understanding of. This edited volume provides a fresh analysis for researcher and practitioners regarding united nations security council resolution 1540, the status of its implementation, and its future by providing an original evaluation of progress in implementation and challenges faced during the resolutions first decade. The caricomunited nations 1540 implementation programme is a regionwide initiative which assists caricom member states in meeting their obligations under united nations security council resolution 1540 2004 and involves the implementation of strategic trade legislation including domestic import and export laws to prevent the transit, trans. It requires all states to implement a wide range of domestic legislation to prevent such. General sres1244 1999 10 june 1999 resolution 1244 1999 adopted by the security council at its 4011th meeting, on 10 june 1999 the security council, bearing in mind the purposes and principles of the charter of the united nations, and the primary responsibility of the security council for the. United nations security council resolution 1559, adopted on 2 september 2004, after recalling resolutions 425 1978, 426 1978, 520 1982 and 1553 2004 on the situation in lebanon, the council supported free and fair presidential elections in lebanon and called upon remaining foreign forces to withdraw from the country. The result was united nations security council resolution 1540 unscr 1540, which, as described in greater detail below, calls on u. Executive summary the twoday unscr 1540 civil society forum was held from 11 to 12 april 2016 at the united nations headquarters in new york, with the aim of providing an opportunity for academia and civil society to contribute to the work of the security council. At this session, the security council will adopt a resolution creating a new policy and legal framework for.
Conference unscr 1540 planning for 2021 and beyond, organized in wilton park, west sussex, united kingdom from to 15 january 2020. Under unscr 1540, all states are required to adopt and enforce appropriate effective. The security council adopts resolution 2325 2016 unanimously on 15 december 2016. The resolution establishes the obligations under chapter vii of the united nations charter for all member states to develop and enforce appropriate legal and regulatory measures against the. United nations security council resolution 1540 unscr 1540 unscr 1540 was adopted on 28 april 2004 as a response to the threat to international peace and security caused by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as their. Preventing the proliferation of wmds measuring the success. Security council resolution 1540 2004 unrcpd united. Conference on united nations security council resolution. United nations security council resolution 1540 wikisource.
United nations s res2216 2015 security council distr general 14 april 2015 resolution 2216 2015 1505874 e 1505874 adopted by the security council at its 7426th meeting, on. Lessons from unscr 1540 advances in nuclear, biological, and chemical technologies have transformational potential related to the. The sanctions regime was also renamed the 126719892253 isil daesh and alqaida sanctions list to reflect this focus. Aug 18, 2012 gravely concerned by the threat of terrorism and the risk that nonstate actors 1 such as those identified in the united nations list established and maintained by the committee established under security council resolution 1267 and those to whom resolution 73 applies, may acquire, develop, traffic in or use nuclear, chemical and. Pdf coverage of unscr 1540 implementation find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. An overview of extraterritorial controls over nonstate wmd proliferation.
The resolution filled a gap in international law by. The united nation security councils resolution unscr 1540 7. If you have reached this site from a web link, through your internet options, adjust your privacy settings to allow cookies or. United nations sres1701 2006 security council distr general 11 august 2006 0646503 e 0646503 resolution 1701 2006 adopted by the security council at its 5511th meeting, on 11 august 2006 the security council, recalling all its previous resolutions on lebanon, in particular resolutions 425. Unscr 1977 reaffirmed the security councils commitment to resolution 1540, and further emphasized cooperation with international, regional. May 22, 20 the caricomunited nations 1540 implementation programme is a regionwide initiative which assists caricom member states in meeting their obligations under united nations security council resolution 1540 2004 and involves the implementation of strategic trade legislation including domestic import and export laws to prevent the transit, transshipment, import, export, reexport or.
Security council resolution 1540 to combat wmd terrorism. In 2011, the security council reaffirmed the committees mandate by passing resolution 1977. This edited volume provides a fresh analysis for researcher and practitioners regarding united nations security council resolution 1540, the status of its implementation, and its future by. Chairman, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentleman, on behalf of members of the 1540 committee, i would like to thank ambassador nobuaki.
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