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The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is not the only international forum which addresses the threats posed by biological and toxin weapons. The Health Security approach necessitates close collaboration with other regimes dealing with disease events with natural or accidental origin. The current work programme is bolstered by cooperation and coordination with organizations relevant to the Convention as well as other international instruments. Related International Instruments The 1925 Geneva Protocol The Chemical Weapons Convention United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 Unanimously adopting resolution 1540 (2004) under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Security Council decided that all States would establish domestic controls to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and means of delivery, in particular for terrorist purposes, including by establishing appropriate controls over related materials, and adopt legislative measures in that respect. Find out more about UN Security Council Resolution 1540 Other organizations, initiatives and fora Basel Convention European Union Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) G8 International Air Transport Association (IATA) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) International Maritime Organization (IMO) InterAcademy Panel on International Issues (IAP) International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) International Council for Science (ICSU)