Beijing, China1-3 July 2009

316 cases of WMD terrorism during 1988-2004*, including 105 in Asia and Oceania This number excludes non-terrorist solely criminal acts,

“plots only,” and hoaxes or “empty threat” cases

The IAEA International Trafficking Database (ITDB) identifies 18 incidents of illicit trafficking in HEU and Pu, during 1993-2006**, all of them involved non-state actors

States have identified individuals, groups, and networks seeking nuclear dual-use items, resulting in numerous prosecutions

*see Ivanova, Kate and Sandler, Todd (2006) 'CBRN Incidents: Political Regimes, Perpetrators, and Targets', Terrorism

and Political Violence,18:3,423 — 448.

**see Incidents Involving HEU and Pu Confirmed to the ITDB, 1993-2006 (Vienna: IAEA, 2007, available as of 28 March 2008 at http://www.iaea.org/NewsCenter/Focus/NuclearSecurity/pdf/heupu_1993-2006.pdf).

Nuclear 18

Chemical 16

Biological 10

Trade Facilitation 23

From paragraph 53 of the 2008 report*

*For the full report, see: http://www.un.org/sc/1540/committeereports.shtml

The Committee observes a significant increase, compared to its findings in 2006, in the number of States identified as having taken measures towards enhancing border and export controls.

However, it is also recognized that passing legislation and regulations is not sufficient in and of itself.

UNSC resolution 1810 (2008) encourages States to prepare implementation plans to share with the 1540 Committee

UNSC resolution 1810 (2008) also encourages States to make known requests for or offers of assistance

To facilitate assistance efforts, the 1540 Committee has prepared a template for preparing assistance requests, available in all six UN languages

The use of the template or submissions of requests or offers to the 1540 Committee remains entirely voluntary. States may submit requests or offers to the 1540 Committee using any format they wish and may submit its requests or offers directly to its prospective partners.

Open Requests from Cambodia, Philippines, and Thailand

Bilateral offers: Australia, Canada, EU, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and the United States

Offers through multilateral organizations: China, India, ROK, and Singapore

Resolution 1540 – a “vision” approach to strategic planning

Each State must decide for itself how to implement its obligations under Resolution 1540

States may need assistance in meeting their obligations

Just Think “1, 2, 3”

Project Title

Name of Implementing Partner / Agency-- the actual party or parties that will

participate.

Project Summary -- briefly (e.g.100 words) say what you seek

to achieve, why, what activity, in what time frame.

Provide a descriptive name for each specific activity and link it to one or more operative paragraphs in Resolution 1540 or field in the 1540 Matrix;

For example, under OP. 3: “Training 20 Customs Officers in Chemical Detection

Techniques” or “Testing equipment for nuclear detection at ports of

entry”

Provide additional comments you believe necessary, particularly the starting date, duration, and any specific outcomes

Identify preferences, if any, for funding sources

Identify key personnel, particularly those at the level of the implementing partner;

Include electronic contact information as well as names, titles, and addresses

Additional 1540 POCs• E: 1540experts@un.org• Fax: +1 917 367 9358• Website: http://www.un.org/sc/1540/

• Dr. Richard T. CupittExpert, 1540 Committee, UN Security CouncilScholar-in-Residence, School of International Service, American UniversityE: cupitt@un.orgCell: +1 (202) 210 2741