Status
Active
Start
2010

CICTE's 1540 Implementation program provides assistance to countries in the Hemisphere that request it, to comply with their obligations under Resolution 1540 (2004) of the United Nations Security Council on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to non-state agents.

The 1540 Committee recognizes the importance of regional organizations for the effective implementation of Resolution 1540. In July 2017, the position of hemispheric coordinator was created to implement resolution 1540, in CICTE, through an agreement between OAS-CICTE and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), thanks to the support of the United States Government. It is hoped that this collaboration will continue and this position will be maintained in CICTE.


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Objectives
  • Support member states to comply with and enforce Resolution 1540.
  • Promote a regional framework for the implementation of Resolution 1540 (2004) in the Hemisphere.
  • Strengthen the network of contact points on Resolution 1540 (2004) in the region.


Activities

“Strengthening biosafety and biosecurity in Latin America in line with resolution 1540 (2004) of the UN Security Council”. The main objective is the improvement of biosafety and biosecurity in line with the provisions of resolution 1540 (2004) of the UN Security Council and the Biological Weapons Convention (1972). There are four pillars of action:

  • Legislative assistance for the harmonization of legal and regulatory frameworks.
  • Capacity building through technical assistance and specialized trainings for scientist and laboratory personnel.
  • Outreach, awareness raising, and continuous education through academic research and massive open online courses for the public interested in biosafety and biosecurity.
  • Regional cooperation to enhance partnership through peer review exercises focused on bio.

“Strengthening strategic trade regimens in Latin America and the Caribbean” The main objective is to strengthen the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) of the UN Security Council and contribute to the enhancement of effective trade and customs control. There are three main areas:

  • Legislative assistance to improve implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).
  • Cooperation among the public, industry, and academic sectors.
  • Capacity building to combat and mitigate risks in the implementation of the Authorized Economic Operator as well as through trainings to public officials on container inspection to help mitigate the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.
More Results
Results
7 regional, subregional and national workshops held on the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1540 (2004)
2 peer review exercises conducted on implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1540 (2004)
4 national action plans developed to improve the implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1540 (2004)
Beneficiary Countries
Argentina
Argentina
Brazil
Brazil
Chile
Chile
Colombia
Colombia
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Ecuador
Mexico
Mexico
Panama
Panama
Paraguay
Paraguay
Peru
Peru
Uruguay
Uruguay
More Publications
Publications
Toward secure strategic trade: Panama and the Dominican Republic
February, 2022
Toward secure strategic trade: Panama and the Dominican Republic
Promoting capacity-building under UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) : Best practices pursued in Panama and the Dominican Republic.
December, 2023
Biosecurity in the Americas: Regional Threat Assessment
University of Maryland document supported by CICTE: reviews international standards in Latin American countries through public information.
December, 2023
Biosecurity in the Americas: A regional threat assessment case of Chile
University of Maryland document on compliance with Chile, focused on UNSC and CAB Resolution 1540. Supported by CICTE and funded by the EU 2020-2024
December, 2023
Biosecurity in the Americas: A regional threat assessment case of Colombia
University of Maryland document on compliance with Colombia, focused on UNSC and CAB Resolution 1540. Supported by CICTE and funded by the EU 2020-2024
December, 2023
Biosecurity in the Americas: A regional threat assessment case of Panama
University of Maryland document on compliance with Panama, focused on UNSC and CAB Resolution 1540. Supported by CICTE and funded by the EU 2020-2024
February, 2024
One Pager UNSCR 1540 Implementation Program
One Pager UNSCR 1540 Implementation Program
Team
Marcelo Martínez
Program Manager
Daniela Ramírez
Project Officer
Edith Vallés
Project Officer
Strategic Partners