The outcomes of the First NERIS Platform Workshop on practical implementation of the new ICRP recommendations have been published in a supplemental issue (Vol. 48, issue 5) of the Radioprotection revue.

Background

The European Platform on Preparedness for Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Response and Recovery (NERIS platform) was established in June 15, 2010. The Mission of NERIS is to promote the involvement of different stakeholders and improve public confidence in capabilities of the key players in management of nuclear and radiological emergencies in Europe. The NERIS platform encourages European, national, regional and local authorities, technical support organisations (TSOs), operators, professional organisations, research institutes, universities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and national and local stakeholders to co-operate in emergency management, and to facilitate access to expertise and technology in maintaining competence in the field of nuclear and radiological emergency management for the benefit of European countries and citizens. The vision is that, by 2015, the NERIS association will be self-sustaining and, by 2020, all European members of the association will share common views and ap- proaches and developing and using compatible technology and methods for con- sequence management of the emergencies. the NERIS Platform has, in March 2012, 43 member organisations representing stakeholders with a wide range of backgrounds, e.g. authorities, emergency centres, research organisations and the academic community. a Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) will provide the basis for priorities of future research and development in order to achieve the vision.

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