International Civil Defence Organization

International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO)
l'Organisation Internationale de Protection Civile (OIPC)
Formation1931 as "Association des Lieux de Genève"
FounderGeorges Saint-Paul
Founded atParis,
 France
TypeIntergovernmental (IGO)
Location
Secretary General
Njoupouo YAP Mariatou
Websiteicdo.org

The International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO) is an intergovernmental organization with the objective to contribute to the development by States of structures ensuring the protection and assistance of population and safeguarding property and the environment from natural or man-made disasters.[2][3][4]

These structures are generally known as civil protection, civil defence, civil safety and are all concerned with the management of emergency situations. The ICDO federates the national structures established by States for this purpose with the aim of favoring cooperation and mutual solidarity between them.[5]

The International Civil Defence Organization was founded in 1931.[6] It has 60 member states, 16 observer states and 23 affiliated members.[5]

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  5. ^ a b "About ICDO". ICDO. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Déclarations". Journal officiel de la République française. Lois et décrets. Retrieved 4 February 2022.