European Union) on their efforts to meet the requirements of Security Council resolution 1540 (2004), while working to identify deficiencies and suggest improvements in preventing access by non-State actors to weapons of mass destruction and their components. Military and police components of United Nations peacekeeping operations have provided a more secure environment in 16 conflict zones all over the world in the last five years. This has helped to limit terrorist opportunities to recruit and to conduct their operations in these regions. The International Atomic Energy Agency is implementing its second dedicated Nuclear Security Plan (NSP) – the first covered the years 20022005 and the second covers 2006-2009 – which is geared to further improve and strengthen security globally of nuclear and other radioactive materials in use, storage and transport by supporting States in their efforts to bolster their national nuclear security regimes. The Office for Disarmament Affairs (ODA) has commenced the first phase of establishing a single comprehensive Bio-incident Database mandated by the strategy. The Database will store detailed information on all reported events (biological incidents) in which a biological agent harms or threatens to harm humans, livestock or agricultural assets. It will also include information on all related reported hoaxes. Consultations on the scope of the Database with interested Member States have taken place. The Office also maintains the roster of experts and laboratories for the Secretary-General’s investigation mechanism on alleged use of biological weapons. In early 2007, ODA sent a request to all Member States to provide an updated list of qualified experts and laboratories. The technical guidelines and procedures for such an investigation are currently under review by a group of technical experts. The International Civil Aviation Organization develops treaties, international standards and recommended practices as well as guidance material to protect aircraft, airports and other air navigation facilities. It has performed security audits in 159 Member States as of 31 March 2007, and coordinated assistance to resolve deficiencies identified during the audits. It also addresses the security of travel documents and the rationalization of border clearance systems and procedures. The International Maritime Organization adopted mandatory measures to enhance Maritime Security including the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code which was implemented by 61