Published on 14 January 2025

Strategy and Steering

The Strategy and Steering unit is responsible for the strategic steering of tasks and resources, as well as the future development of the Office. It is responsible for Office policy, risk-based strategy and the ongoing development of Switzerland’s civil protection organisation for the prevention and management of disasters and emergencies. It is responsible for communication within the Office itself, within the Department and externally (public, other federal agencies, cantons, operators of critical infrastructures). It puts in place legal and risk-based foundations, steers policy matters and is responsible for project portfolio management at the Office level.