The 1st Local Government Forum on Civil Protection and Societal Resilience
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An event for safety and resilience
The National Local Government Forum on Civil Protection and Societal Resilience is an event that brings together people committed to building a safe and resilient Poland. The Forum provides access to the most current information, inspiring examples from the country and abroad, and best practices that can be implemented in local government work.
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Join the process of building societal resilience.
During the Forum, we will present specific tools and solutions that help local authorities respond effectively to crises and build societal resilience.
Each participant receives not only knowledge but also practical tools for further action, including 12-month access to an e-learning platform, implementation guides, and training materials and presentations.
Participants can join the network of Societal Resilience Clubs, and consult with experts even after the event. In addition, the mentoring program and membership in the practitioner community allow for experience sharing and the building of lasting relationships.
Event Program
Program of the 1st Local Government Forum on Civil Protection and Societal Resilience
- Morning networking over coffee and Piaseczno sweets
- Welcome of participants Daniel Putkiewicz, Mayor of Piaseczno
- Group photo
Opening speech: Min. Wiesław Leśniakiewicz, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of the Interior and Administration: "Goals and implementation of the Civil Protection and Civil Defence Act"
Discussion panel: "The role of local governments in building a civil protection system and funding related tasks"
- Zbigniew Muszyński, Director RCB: "Cooperation of public administration as a key element of crisis management"
- Andrzej Hawryluk, Zastępca Prezesa Rządowej Agencji Rezerw Strategicznych: "Strategic reserves management in the civil protection system"
- Stanisław Jastrzębski, Przewodniczący Zarządu Związku Gmin Wiejskich RP Practical: 'Implementation of civil protection and societal resilience in the municipality'
- Dariusz Marczyński, Director Departamentu Ochrony Ludności i Zarządzania Kryzysowego MSWiA: „Financing of civil protection tasks”
Crisis management and infrastructure protection exercises (before, during, and after). Simulation of a cyberattack on the water supply system. Conducted by: Adam Paturej (ICCSS)
Inauguration of the Societal Resilience Education and Research Network (Societal Resilience Education and Research Network – SERN)
Coffee break
Prowadzenie: Hanna Kułakowska-Michalak, First Deputy Mayor of the City and Municipality of Piaseczno
- Jarosław Tomasz Margielski, Mayor of the City of Otwock: Preparing local communities for water supply disruptions – practical solutions and procedures
- Marek Kowalski (member of the Presidium of the Main Board of the Volunteer Fire Brigades Association of the Republic of Poland): The role of Volunteer Fire Brigades in building societal resilience
- Wojciech Rybacki: Department of Civil Protection and Crisis Management at the Ministry of the Interior and Administration: role of local governments in preparing collective protection facilities
- Krzysztof Paturej, International Centre for Civil and Social Security (ICCSS): Presentation of the Social Resilience Clubs (KOS) program
Lunch
Prowadzenie: Piotr Błaszczyk, Press Spokesperson of the Government Centre for Security, Robert Klonowski, Deputy Director, Department of Civil Protection and Crisis Management at the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, Paweł Florek, Department of Civil Protection and Crisis Management at the Ministry of the Interior and Administration, Paweł Ostrek, ICCSS PR Director:
- The importance of communication with the local community
- New approach to the warning and notification system
- Safety guide as a key tool in building resilience and public trust
- New communication tools for residents – the BądźGotów mobile app project
Prowadzenie: Dr Robert Kośla, Microsoft, Safe Cyberspace Foundation
- Agnieszka Aleksiejczuk (Director Departamentu Cyfryzacji, Urząd Marszałkowski Woj. Podlaskiego): Współpraca samorządów i spółek komunalnych z CSIRT NASK w obsłudze cyberincydentów
- Adam Paturej (ICCSS): Summary of CYBRELIA 2025 exercise – maintaining operational continuity of the water supply system during failure and cyberattack
- Marek Krzyżanowski (President of the Board ICsec S.A.): "Challenges for the water and sewage sector in terms of cybersecurity"
- Sebastian Kowalczyk (Prezes IBRIK): Ensuring continuity of essential services by critical infrastructure operators
Coffee break
Prowadzenie sesji: Dr Dariusz Gołębiewski, President of PZU LAB, Przemysław Kuzaka PZU LAB
- Introduction to modern insurance – dr inż. D. Gołębiewski President of PZU LAB
- The role and importance of voluntary certification of products and services PZU LAB Approved
- Active risk and safety management for clients – program RyzykoPRO
- Process safety management for critical infrastructure – program Process Safety Management
Forum Summary and Closing
Event Partners
The National Local Government Forum on Civil Protection and Societal Resilience is an initiative supported by key partners – institutions, organizations, and companies engaged in building safety and societal resilience.
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Registration
Registration will begin on March 31 and continue until May 30, 2025, or until all invitations are taken.
Due to a limited number of seats, participation is determined by the order of applications.
We operate globally for civil protection and strengthening societal resilience
The International Centre for Civic and Societal Security (ICCSS) is a global non-profit organization whose mission is to reinforce the resilience of societies, protect the public, and ensure comprehensive security. Our activities are based on combining international strategies with the practical implementation of solutions at the local level, to prepare communities worldwide to effectively face complex threats. At ICCSS, we believe that security is the result of collaboration among many stakeholders – governments, industry, academia, societal organizations, and local communities. Our approach features integration, multilateral cooperation, innovation, and responsibility for both the environment and people. We strive for every community to have the knowledge, tools, and competencies not only to survive crises but also to actively participate in building its own safety and resilience.
Have any questions? Get in touch!
If you have questions about the event, participation, or ICCSS activities, we remain at your disposal.
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