2016 – 2020

INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON
RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTIONGUIDING RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION SINCE 1928

STRATEGIC PLAN

INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION
ON RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTIONICRP develops the System of Radiological Protection forthe public benefit. The System takes account of the latest
scientific knowledge, ethical values, and practical experience. It isthe basis of standards, legislation, guidance, programmes, andpractice worldwide.
The objective of the System is to contribute to an appropriate levelof protection for people and the environment against the harmful
effects of radiation exposure without unduly limiting the individual or
societal benefits of activities involving radiation.
Members come from over 30 countries and all disciplines relevant
to radiological protection. They are invited to join ICRP as
independent experts on a volunteer basis for four-year terms.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIESMaintain andContinue to Improve
the System ofRadiologicalProtection

Promote Awareness ofRadiological Protection
and Broaden
Access to ICRP
Recommendations

IncreaseEngagement withProfessionals,
Policy-Makers, andthe Public

ETHICAL CONDUCT
In carrying out its work, ICRP is: Committed to public benefit
 Independent of governments and organisations, including industry andother users of radiation
 Impartial in its development of recommendations
 Transparent in its actions and judgements Accountable to the framework that governs the activities of a charity

STRATEGIC PRIORITY
Maintain and Continue to Improve theSystem of Radiological Protection

The System is the basis of radiological protection worldwide. To
maintain and continue to improve the quality, relevance, andtimeliness of its recommendations, ICRP will: Review and assess science, values, and experience when
producing recommendations Evaluate radiological protection needs related to emerging
technologies that use ionising radiation
 Identify and encourage research needed to support radiologicalprotection
 Strengthen logistical and financial support for its expert groups
who examine emerging issues and develop recommendations
and reference data, such as dose coefficients

STRATEGIC PRIORITY
Promote Awareness of Radiological Protection
and Broaden Access to ICRP Recommendations

ICRP recommendations are widely recognised. To further
promote awareness of the System of Radiological Protection
and broaden access to its recommendations, ICRP will: Provide publications at low or no cost
 Improve user-friendliness of publications, e.g. through plainlanguage summaries
 Promote education and training in radiological protection andrelated fields
 Increase outreach worldwide, with special attention to:•The medical sector and health care professionals•

Affected populations•

Under-served regions of the world

STRATEGIC PRIORITY
Increase Engagement with Professionals,
Policy-Makers, and the Public

Independence

does

notmeanisolation.

To

increaseengagement within and beyond the radiological protection
community, ICRP will: Expand relations with other organisations while improving theeffectiveness and efficiency of collaboration
 Engage more actively through ICRP symposia and other events
 Increase direct interactions with user groups Use social media to share the System of Radiological Protection
and the activities of ICRPORGANISATION & OPERATION
Scientific
Secretariat

Main Commission
Committee 1
Effects

Committee 2
Doses

Committee 3
Medicine

Committee 4
Application

Committee 5

EnvironmentTASKGROUPSTASKGROUPSTASKGROUPSTASKGROUPSTASKGROUPSTASKGROUPS The Main Commission sets the overall policy and programme of work The Scientific Secretariat manages the daily business of ICRP Committee 1, Radiation Effects assesses scientific knowledge on radiation risk,
examining implications for the System of Radiological Protection
 Committee 2, Doses from Radiation Exposure develops reference models anddata, including dose coefficients, for the assessment of exposure to radiation
 Committee 3, Protection in Medicine develops recommendations on theprotection of patients, staff, and the public against radiation exposure in medicine
 Committee 4, Application of the Commission’s Recommendations develops
recommendations on radiological protection of people in all exposure situations
 Committee 5, Protection of the Environment develops reference models anddata, and recommendations on radiological protection of the environment
 Task Groups are formed under Committees to develop reportsINTERNATIONAL COMMISSION
ON RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION
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ICRP reference 4821-8411-6782, 31 May 2016