INTERNATIONAL CIVIL DEFENCE ORGANIZATION

The International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO) is an intergovernmental organization whose objective is to contribute to the development by States of structures ensuring the protection and assistance of populations and safe-guarding property and the environment in the face of natural and man-made disasters. 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 favouring cooperation and mutual solidarity between them

THEME OF THE WORLD CIVIL DEFENCE DAY 2026 is:
“Managing Environmental Risks for a Resilient and Sustainable Future”


Speech on behalf of the Secretary General of the International Civil Defence Organization (ICDO) for International Civil Defence Day 2025


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International Monitoring and Coordination Center


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International Civil Defence Organization and UN Humanitarian Office pledge closer cooperation


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New secretary-general of International Civil Defence Organization elected


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Baku hosts 3rd extraordinary session of ICDO General Assembly


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International Civil Defence Organization Regional Humanitarian Office to open in Bishkek


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