ICCSS, as non-profit international organization granted Observer status to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), joins forces with WFDP, an intergovernmental organization granted Special Consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC) and accredited by the United Nations Office of Special Advisors on Africa (UN-OSAA), headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
The primary purpose of this Affiliation Agreement is to establish a Non-Exclusive relationship between WFDP and ICCSS, where the two organizations will collaborate to implement harmonized public safety and security, civil protection, chemical environmental safety and security, and industry cybersecurity solutions at local, national, regional, and global levels.
One of the key objectives of this partnership is to support African countries in mitigating chemical and biological threats. Through joint efforts, ICCSS and WFDP aim to extend their expertise and resources to develop and implement measures that bolster the safety and security of chemical activities throughout the region.
The agreement also emphasizes the importance of resilience against cyber threats across the entire chain of chemical activities. By combining their strengths and knowledge, ICCSS and WFDP aspire to enhance cybersecurity measures in the chemical sector, safeguarding critical infrastructure and sensitive information from potential cyber-attacks.
Ambassador Ekramy A. A. Ibrahim El Zaghat, President of WFDP, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, "This affiliation marks a crucial step towards bolstering the safety and security of chemical activities in Africa. By collaborating with ICCSS, we can pool our resources to effectively address chem-bio threats and strengthen cyber resilience, ultimately creating a safer and more secure environment for our communities."
Ambassador Krzysztof Paturej, President of ICCSS, added, "We are delighted to partner with WFDP in this noble endeavor. Our combined efforts will undoubtedly contribute significantly to the protection of the environment, communities, and industries against potential chemical and biological hazards. Moreover, we will work together to fortify our defenses against cyber threats that may compromise chemical activities and infrastructure."
This collaboration opens new avenues for African countries to access specialized expertise, resources, and support in enhancing their capabilities to tackle chemical and biological threats and environmental emergencies. It also signifies a united front in building cyber resilience and safeguarding critical chemical infrastructure against emerging cyber risks and hybrid threats.
The ICCSS has been actively engaged to enhance CBRN safety and security in Africa since 2014, where a first project on chemical safety and security was initiated in Kenya for countries of East Africa was successfully implemented. African countries, with an emphasis on North Africa, also joined the ICCSS led Middle East Chemical Safety and Security Program and participated in series of trainings at Regional Centre for Chemical Safety and Security in Amman (ChemReg). ICCSS seeks to establish ChemRegs in other African countries.
Both organizations are committed to working closely together to implement the terms of this agreement effectively. They look forward to a fruitful partnership that will yield positive and lasting impacts on the safety, security, and resilience of African nations.
For more information about the collaboration and its initiatives, please contact:
World Fund for Development And Planning - WFDP Email: Protocol@wfdp-igo.org
International Centre for Chemical Safety And Security (ICCSS)www.iccss.eu, Email: info@iccss.eu