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Programme on Threat Assessment Models for Aviation Security


Programme Snapshot

On 7 September 2021, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) launched the United Nations Programme on Threat Assessment Models for Aviation Security ("TAM Programme"). The Programme builds upon the Security Council’s call, in its resolution , for Member States to deepen dialogue and cooperation on matters relating to aviation security, including the exchange of risk-related information among relevant authorities. The TAM Programme supports Member States in the development of effective inter-agency coordination processes in order to establish a common approach to national threat assessments within the context of aviation security.

The TAM Programme is led by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), through an “All-of-UN” approach that integrates expertise from the , the , and the , and in partnership with the .


TAM Programme Video

UNOCT Programme on Threat Assessment Models (TAM Programme) - Aviation Security - Sept 2021


Counter-Terrorism and Aviation Security Nexus

While similar at first sight, the counterterrorism and aviation security sectors are traditionally rooted in distinctly separate ecosystems and mandates. The former seeks to prevent and combat terrorism, and the latter focuses on preventing acts of unlawful interference in civil aviation. When terrorists target civil aviation infrastructures, it becomes a matter of concern for both sectors.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            


Reference Models

The TAM Programme has identified a series of approaches to aviation security and counterterrorism cooperation and communication. These consist of models that are in use by Member States around the world and with proven efficiency and effectiveness. This repository of resources enables the Programme to further tailor interagency cooperation structures for beneficiary Member States who can use this best fit approach to transmit accurate, timely, and relevant threat information to support risk-based decision-making processes in aviation security.


Increasing Situational Awareness                

Aviation security is only as effective as the information that underpins it. One way aviation security and counterterrorism-mandated services can benefit from each other's expertise is through the exchange of information on threats to a nation's critical infrastructure. Through the TAM Programme, participating Member States gain increased awareness of how a comprehensive interagency approach enables the integration of relevant threat information into the aviation security risk management process.


Enabling Informed Decisions

During the Programme, beneficiary Member States participate in the development and operationalization of an interagency communication model that facilitates the transmission of relevant threat information to the right people, at the right time, to support risk-based decision-making processes in aviation security. This effectively enables beneficiary Member States to reduce the risk of future terrorist attacks on civil aviation by adapting countermeasures to current threats.                                                                                                                                                                                                       


Aviation Security and Counterterrorism Interoperability

To be effective, this collaboration requires both sides to learn from each other’s work, culture and languages. Through the TAM Programme, participating national entities also take part in joint activities to enhance the continuum of information from the threat assessment stage to the risk management elaboration stage, and consequently will have enhanced capacity to establish consensus on a national approach for interagency coordination.               

TAM Programme Catalogue

Check out the Introductory Handout for our latest activities | [Brochure 2021]


TAM Programme in the News

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Find the latest TAM Programme news on counter-terrorism issues and its work on its programmatic priorities.

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Contact

For any further information, and to learn more about the TAM Programme, please contact the Addressing Counter-Terrorism in Aviation Security (ACTAS) Unit via e-mail at actas@un.org.

 

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