WMD proliferation, especially involving terrorists and other non-state actors, is recognized as a significant threat to international peace and security by the United Nations and its Member States.
The Partnerships in Proliferation Prevention Program seeks to empower those who try to reduce the risk of WMD proliferation by developing unique online resources and tools. The program has developed a comprehensive source of nonproliferation assistance activities from around the world and online legal indices of laws and regulations related to securing dangerous chemicals and radiological materials, and provides training and technical help for States seeking nonproliferation assistance.
Side events, NGO statements, and critical dialogue: civil society contributions to nuclear security at the A/CPPNM
May 20, 2022
Developing and adopting a cheminformatics tool to help relevant stakeholders identify whether a chemical is part of a CW-control list for security concerns.
March 3, 2022
Highlighting civil society activities to strengthen nuclear security
October 29, 2021
After the attacks, the international community developed new forums for international cooperation to oppose WMD proliferation and terrorism
September 10, 2021
Challenges in the 1540 nonproliferation assistance process result in unmatched formal assistance requests despite hundreds of nonproliferation assistance activities on offer across the globe
July 26, 2021
The UN Security Council has voted to extend the mandate of the 1540 Committee, allowing for a third Comprehensive Review of Resolution 1540
May 26, 2021
On February 26, 2021 the Stimson Center and American University unveiled its Cheminformatics database tool and software.
April 2, 2021
Evidence suggests that national legal frameworks for chemical security, as required for all UN Member States under UNSCR 1540, remain persistently underdeveloped
December 15, 2020
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