Our work programme, risk assessments and recommendations are established independently. Cerac is administratively embedded in the Federal Public Service Health. We formulate recommendations for federal policymakers and provide advice to the National Security Council.
Steering committee
Cerac relies on a strong, multidisciplinary advisory body.
The tasks of the steering committee, as outlined in the Royal Decree, are:
- To facilitate the exchange of information between the various organisations;
- To advise on the draft work programme of the Centre;
- To support the Centre by proposing adjustments to improve the execution of its tasks;
- To respond to any request from the Centre in the performance of its duties.
Cerac can rely on a strong cross-sectoral steering committee which includes representatives from 11 key (inter)federal institutions:
- The Federal Planning Bureau
- The Climate Centre
- The National Crisis Center
- The Federal Council for Sustainable Development
- The Institute of Natural Sciences
- The National Bank of Belgium
- The Federal Institute for Sustainable Development
- The Combat Poverty, Insecurity and Social Exclusion Service
- The Central Economic Council
- The Directorate-General for the Environment (FPS Health)
- The Directorate Preparedness and Response (FPS Health)
Scientific Advisory Network
The Scientific Advisory Network consists of renowned academics experts coming from different research fields, including climate, environment, energy, health, economics, agriculture, security, transport and social sciences.