Useful Resources

Curated links to leading international organizations in civil protection and emergency management

FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency
Disaster Medicine FEMA – Federal Emergency Management Agency

US federal agency for disaster response, recovery, and preparedness planning.

European Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid (ECHO)
Disaster Medicine European Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid (ECHO)

EU mechanism for civil protection and international humanitarian assistance.

ICDO – International Civil Defence Organisation
Fire Safety ICDO – International Civil Defence Organisation

Intergovernmental body promoting civil protection best practices worldwide.

OPCW – Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
CBRN OPCW – Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

International body implementing the Chemical Weapons Convention globally.

IAEA – International Atomic Energy Agency
CBRN IAEA – International Atomic Energy Agency

UN body for peaceful nuclear applications, radiation safety, and emergency response.

UNDRR – UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
Disaster Medicine UNDRR – UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

UN body coordinating global disaster risk reduction and the Sendai Framework.

CTIF – International Association of Fire and Rescue Services
Fire Safety CTIF – International Association of Fire and Rescue Services

Global network of fire brigades promoting international cooperation and standards.

WADEM – World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine
Disaster Medicine WADEM – World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine

International professional society advancing disaster and emergency medicine.

NATO JCBRN Defence Centre of Excellence
CBRN NATO JCBRN Defence Centre of Excellence

NATO's primary CBRN defence doctrine, training, and research body.

UNEP – Environment & Emergency Response
Environmental Safety UNEP – Environment & Emergency Response

Rapid environmental assessment and response in humanitarian emergencies.

CTBTO – Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
CBRN CTBTO – Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization

International monitoring of nuclear tests and radiological incident detection.

ITOPF – International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation
Environmental Safety ITOPF – International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation

Technical support for marine oil spill response and environmental protection.

European Center for Disaster Medicine CEMEC – San Marino
Disaster Medicine European Center for Disaster Medicine CEMEC – San Marino

The European Centre for Disaster Medicine (CEMEC) is dedicated to advancing training and research in disaster medicine, targeting healthcare professionals and volunteers engaged in emergency response. Its overarching mission is to mitigate the impact of natural and technological disasters on human life through a holistic and innovative approach.

eNOVATION
CBRN eNOVATION

The eNOVATION project enhances responder preparedness for biological threats by providing advanced tools, training, and technologies. Building on the eNOTICE Network, it aims to create a sustainable, EU-wide CBRN capability. The project focuses on improving crisis response, harmonizing standards, and fostering a resilient security community.

Netherlands Institute for Public Safety (NIPV)
Fire Safety Netherlands Institute for Public Safety (NIPV)

The Netherlands Institute for Public Safety (NIPV) is the Dutch public research and knowledge institute that links and strengthens ties between the country’s 25 safety regions, central government and partner organisations in the crisis management domain through its four service pillars – scientific research, education, support and information.