Grants and Contributions:

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Title:

Promoting Implementation and Adherence to Nuclear Security Legal Frameworks

Agreement Number:

7454243 P013333001

Agreement Value:

$3,892,217.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 26, 2023 - Jun 30, 2027

Description:

This project aims to reduce the threat to the global population from nuclear and radiological materials. Through the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), this project seeks to promote implementing and adhering to key nuclear security-related legal frameworks. Project activities include: (1) supporting targeted outreach to Member States to provide legislative assistance with implementation; (2) organizing mock trials and scenario-based exercises for law enforcement and judicial officials to build adherence capabilities; and (3) supporting the development of tools and resources to assist and guide Member States through joining the legal conventions.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) an increased number of Member States initiating processes and becoming parties to the legal conventions; and (2) improved national legislation and capacity of criminal justice officials and law enforcement to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate cases in which these nuclear security-related conventions would be of relevance.

Location:

Vienna, AT 1400

Reference Number:

064-2023-2024-Q3-00057

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

3200000000000

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

UNODC - United Nations Office

Program:

Weapon Threat Reduction Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the Weapon Threat Reduction Program is to reduce the threat posed by the proliferation and use of weapons of mass
destruction and select conventional weapons