Formal Relations
ICRP maintains formal relations with other organisations with an interest in radiological protection through specific agreements, or by granting Special Liaison status to organisations whose work is relevant to ICRP's mandate. Organisations currently in formal relations with ICRP are shown below.
Working-Level Engagement
To maintain active engagement with organisations in formal relations with ICRP, specific sessions are arranged at each ICRP Symposium to discuss concrete and timely topics with representatives of these organisations. In addition, opportunities are provided for representatives of organisations in formal relations with ICRP to meet with ICRP Main Commission members to discuss progress in areas of cooperation and mutual interest.
Representatives from organisations in formal relations with ICRP may be invited to provide expertise in specific ICRP Committee sessions. Representatives may also be invited to participate as members of ICRP Task Groups where their expertise is central to the objectives of the group.
High-Level Engagement
In addition to ad-hoc bilateral interactions and other activities, ICRP holds annual meetings with senior representatives of all organisations in formal relations to discuss strategic questions relating to radiological protection at the international level. Open summaries are available for recent meetings: Virtual 2021 (coming soon), Paris 2019, Stockholm 2018, Geneva 2017, Vienna 2016.
Applying for Special Liaison Organisation Status
Organisations are invited to apply for Special Liaison status by contacting ICRP Scientific Secretary Christopher Clement at sci.sec@icrp.org. Please provide relevant information about your organisation, and recommend who within your organisation would be the primary point of contact with ICRP.
Alternatively, we welcome discussions on entering into formal relations through other mechanisms, such as bi-lateral agreements.
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