International Development Grant

Comprehensive Review of UN Security Council Resolution 1540: Building Towards Success

Project Number: CA-3-P008882001

Status: Closed

Country/Region: Unknown

Regional Focus:

Africa 20%
America 20%
Asia 20%
Oceania 20%
Europe 20%

Maximum Contribution: $60,000.00

Start Date: December 23, 2019

End Date: March 31, 2020

Duration: 1.0 years

Project Description

This project aims at strengthening the implementation and impact of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1540 which focuses on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. This was done by supporting a three-day strategic dialogue at Wilton Park United Kingdom in January 2020. Project activities included: (1) organizing and delivering a strategic dialogue to discuss ongoing challenges faced in the implementation of the resolution; and (2) identifying strategies to strengthen the resolution in the run-up to the comprehensive review.

Expected Results

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) strengthened response to new patterns of proliferation and evolving threats from non-state actors; and (2) strengthened collaboration on national regional and global security initiatives aimed at preventing and responding to the misuse of biological and chemical agents.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of March 2020 include: (1) improved transparency of the work being done by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 Committee; (2) improved support of member states to implement the Resolution; (3) improved cooperation and outreach; (4) revised and updated role and mandate of the 1540 Committee and Group of Experts; and (5) developed proposals for more targeted and sustainable funding and resourcing.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
Wilton Park Executive Agency

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
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Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

CBRN threat reduction 100%

Aid Type: Project-type interventions

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Foreign Affairs and Trade Gs&Cs

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Budget Breakdown
2019-04-01 to 2020-03-31 $60,000 CAD
Geographic Information
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Project Number: CA-3-P008882001