IAEA Nuclear Security Plan for 2006-2009

The objective of the Nuclear Security Plan for 2006-2009 is to achieve improved worldwide security of nuclear and other radioactive material in use, storage and transport by supporting Member States in their efforts to establish, maintain and sustain effective national nuclear security regimes.

Background

The Agency’s activities in nuclear security date back to the 1970s when the Agency began providing ad hoc training courses in physical protection. However, after 11 September 2001, it became clear that much more needed to be done to protect both nuclear and other radioactive material from malicious acts.

In March 2002, the Agency embarked on its first comprehensive programme to combat the risk of nuclear terrorism by assisting States in strengthening their nuclear security. Approved by the IAEA Board of Governors, the first three-year plan described a programme of work encompassing eight Activity Areas. The achievements of the first nuclear security plan were detailed in the Review of the Implementation of the Nuclear Security Plan of Activities: 2002–2005 which was submitted to the Board of Governors and General Conference in September 2005.

Nuclear Security Plan 2006-2009

In September 2005, the Board of Governors approved a new Nuclear Security Plan covering the period 2006–2009. The new Plan builds upon the accomplishments of the first Plan, reviews the threat picture as it has evolved since the configuration of the priorities and approach set in 2002, and promotes strengthened international instruments to combat nuclear terrorism.

The Nuclear Security Plan 2006–2009 covers three activity areas:

Specifically, the new Plan prioritizes:

Activities originally conceived for safeguards, and nuclear and radiation safety purposes, but which also support nuclear security objectives, are also covered in the Plan.

For further information please contact NuclearSecurity@iaea.org



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