A catalyst for change. Integrating nuclear security at major public events (Arabic Edition)

Protecting cheering fans, heads of state or global leaders from the threat of a dirty bomb is the aim of integrating nuclear security into the overall security arrangements for major public events. While the primary goal of these efforts is to bolster security at the event itself, they also bring long-term benefits to a country's overall nuclear security regime. Nuclear security plays an important role in ensuring the success of a major public event. Measures must be taken to prevent malicious use of nuclear and other radioactive material that has gone missing. The spread of radioactive material at such an event could have a serious impact on people and the environment, including severe social, psychological, political and economic consequences. When preparing the nuclear security arrangements for a major event, authorities must address factors such as establishing an organizational and coordination structure, threat assessment and mobilizing human and financial resources. The authorities must also ensure access to radiation detection equipment, as well as establish and strengthen relationships between, for example, scientists, security experts, first responders and law enforcement agencies. Upon request by a country, the IAEA supports these efforts.