The Vice President of the new group is British ex-police officer Gary Heseltine, who is also who is also editor of UFO Truth Magazine.
In a statement that accompanied a YouTube video announcing its foundation, ICER said it was made up of scientists, academics and leading UFO UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) researchers from across the globe.
“And we think it’s time to start preparing for contact. That’s why ICER is trying to build the foundations for a new reality.
“We are accumulating as much information as possible on all things related to the phenomenon.
'PREPARING FOR CONTACT'
“ICER is creating awareness programs to help people prepare for this new reality.
“And ICER wants to promote peaceful relations with these intelligences. This is a journey of discovery for mankind.”
Herseltine has kept a database of 550 UK sightings involving 1,100 cops dating back to 1901. Some cases are supported by video footage.
He
recently said that more people having spent time in gardens, parks and the countryside reports of alien craft are up.
The dad-of-two said: “This could be a hugely significant moment in the history of
UFOs.”