Additional work was required by many offices however to ensure full Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) compliance.

The current year will bring the United Nations complex into full compliance with the minimum operating security standards.

Compliance with the minimum operating security standards at many UNODC offices was verified by the Department of Safety and Security.

Conformity with operating standards

The draft plan details the security requirements for the Palais des Nations to be compliant with the Headquarters minimum operating security standards.

8. Further requests the Secretary General to ensure that targeted mitigation measures are put in place pursuant to established minimum operating security standards

Minimum operational security standards and training were fundamental.

It noted that the recent application of Minimum Operating Security Standards had adversely affected the utilization of conference facilities at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

Lastly, the Department of Safety and Security must endeavour to minimize the adverse effects of applying Minimum Operating Security Standards at the Economic Commission for Africa.

OIOS recommends that a comprehensive security strategy and plan be developed, including fundamental information for all projects for compliance with the Headquarters minimum operating security standards.

(x) Observing minimum international standards for responsible fishing practices

Information was requested on the extent to which the application of headquarters minimum operating security standards had affected conference services at ECA and the other duty stations.

It was therefore vital to ensure that the level of security at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) was compliant with the headquarters minimum operating security standards (H MOSS).

All entities are to uphold certain specific minimum standards, including

All designated officials and security management teams acknowledge the fundamental importance of Minimum Operating Security Standards in mitigating risks and have established implementation plans, including budget and resource allocations.

Most missions did not fully comply with the minimum operating security standards and the security plan was either incomplete or out of date, and often not tested or rehearsed.

This must be complemented by at least the minimum environmental standards.

(j) Observing minimum international standards for responsible fishing practices, including transshipment.

(m) Requiring compliance with international minimum standards for responsible fishing practices

Target dates and cost estimates on infrastructure projects for the Geneva Office to become compliant with the Headquarters minimum operating security standards should be incorporated and monitored (AE2005 311 01 03).

The continuing OIOS review of compliance with the UNHCR security policy showed that additional work was required by many field offices to ensure full compliance with the Minimum Operating Security Standards.

(c) The need for national practices to meet internationally agreed minimum standards

In accordance with the new methodology, country level minimum operating security standards are being developed in the field and endorsed by the Department in view of the particular findings of such assessments.

The mission is implementing specific measures to ensure the safety and security of all personnel in the mission area, including by acquiring premises that would meet or exceed minimum operating residential security standards.

Linking the Minimum Operating Security Standards more closely with the security risk management model has produced a more flexible and proportional approach to establishing country specific standards and has the added benefit of providing a more compelling presentation for the funding of security requirements.

The present document includes the Director General's proposal for supplementary appropriations in respect of security enhancements needed to ensure that the Vienna International Centre responds effectively to headquarters minimum operating security standards (H MOSS).

(b) Adopt and apply international minimum standards for the responsible conduct of fishing operations

Moreover, it is evident that enhanced risk assessment skills, ongoing security training and improved adherence to the minimum operating security standards have instilled greater confidence and capacity to operate safely in areas of higher risk.

It is to be recalled that, following a re evaluation of security factors, the position of the new building within the land expansion had been modified to meet the Headquarters minimum operating security standards (MOSS).

Documents IDB.29 7 PBC.10 7 and IDB.29 19 provided information on security enhancements required to ensure that the Vienna International Centre responds effectively to the Headquarters Minimum Operating Security Standards (H MOSS).

The estimate also reflected the purchase of equipment required under the Minimum Operating Security Standards, including ammunition, body bunker ballistic shields, metal detectors and signal flares for the protection of United Nations personnel, property and premises.

We urgently need globally applicable regulatory minimum standards similar to those, say, within the WTO.

The Department appreciates and fully supports the proactive approach of United Nations Headquarters, offices away from Headquarters, agencies, funds, programmes and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations missions towards implementation of and compliance with Minimum Operating Security Standards.

The worldwide security situation and the threat of terrorist attacks on United Nations operations and facilities have generated debate throughout the system to identify means to comply with the enhanced headquarters minimum operating security standards (H MOSS).

With regard to item 2 (e), the Asian Group recognized the urgent need to take measures to comply with the enhanced headquarters minimum operating security standards (H MOSS) introduced by the Secretary General of the United Nations.

These provisions' guarantees are non derogable and therefore constitute minimum standards that may never be suspended.

21 A minimum standards approach contrasts with approaches that require management plans or other pre approval.

More stable financing channels and stronger enforcement of operating standards are essential to support rapid urbanization.

The dangers and the requirement to meet the minimum operating security standards have necessitated security arrangements for protection far beyond those of other peace operations, in terms of both cost and the proportion of substantive to non substantive personnel.

In Japan, the minimum age for the death penalty is 18 as mandated by the internationals standards.

Conditions of detention fall below international minimum standards in the majority of the juvenile centres in Afghanistan.

1.2 of the households live in places that do not even meet the minimum standards of housing.

(d) Maintenance of minimum standards for special hardship case families in respect of nutrition and shelter rehabilitation

The Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights provides minimum standards of intellectual property protection.

It must, however, be kept in mind that United Nations agencies, programmes and funds remain fully reliant on donor funding for all security requirements, including the vehicles, communications and other supplies and equipment stipulated by the Minimum Operating Security Standards.