The MSB (Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency) is responsible for issues concerning civil protection, public safety, emergency management and civil defence as long as no other authority has responsibility. Responsibility refers to measures taken before, during and after an emergency or crisis.
We work
- via knowledge enhancement, support, training, exercises, regulation, supervision and our own operations
- in close cooperation with the municipalities, county councils, other authorities, the private sector and various organisations
- to achieve greater security and safety at all levels of society, from local to global
The Swedish Government steers the MSB via a body of instructions and an annual appropriation. The instructions specify the MSB's responsibilities and tasks. The appropriation specifies the objectives and reporting requirements, as well as the resources allocated for MSB administration and MSB activities.
Trending Discussions
From around the site...
Webinar on Informing National Governments’ Efforts to Scale Up Finance for Adaptation: Where to next? (May 26)
“The substantial gap between the amount of financing required by developing countries to meet their climate change...”
Call for concept notes for regional strategic events on social media for inclusive resilience in Southeast Asia -deadline 31 May
“Dear colleagues, SEI Asia, with support from the Swedish government (Sida), launched the Strategic Collaborative Fund...”
RISE Africa 2021 Action Festival (24-28 May 2021)
“RISE Africa is ICLEI Africa’s new annual event that will inspire impactful actions for enhanced sustainability and...”