UN Security Council Resolution 1540

UN Security Council Resolution 1540, adopted in 2004, aims to prevent the spread of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. It obligates all UN member states to establish legal frameworks and security measures to stop non-state actors, like terrorist groups, from acquiring these dangerous materials. Countries must also enhance their border controls and share information about threats. The resolution emphasizes international cooperation and encourages states to develop their own strategies to address these risks, ensuring that weapons of mass destruction do not fall into the hands of those who might use them for harm.