The objectives of the Platform are to contribute to:

  • Improving the effectiveness of current European, national and local approaches for preparedness concerning nuclear or radiological emergency response and recovery.
  • Promoting more coherent approaches in preparedness for nuclear or radiological emergency response and recovery throughout Europe.
  • Identifying gaps and needs for further developments in preparedness for nuclear or radiological emergency response and recovery.
  • Addressing new and emerging challenges in the field of preparedness for nuclear and radiological emergency response and recovery.
  • Maintaining and improving know-how and technical expertise in preparedness for nuclear or radiological emergency response and recovery among all interested stakeholders in Europe.

To achieve the above objectives, the Platform will:

  • Establish a forum for dialogue between European, national, regional and local authorities; technical support organisations (TSOs); operators; professional organisations; research institutes; universities; non-governmental organisations (NGOs); consultants, national and local stakeholders.
  • Initiate and support through partnership working European, regional, national and local activities and projects in preparedness for nuclear or radiological emergency response and recovery.
  • Initiate and coordinate networking activities to share experience, to contribute to a better harmonisation in Europe, to promote maintenance, development and adaptation of existing tools and methods for nuclear or radiological emergency response and recovery.
  • Ensure a supranational training programme by stimulating continuation of the training courses developed during the EURATOM 6th Framework Programme, launching of new training courses and workshops/exercises according to the needs of all the various actors.