RA-RM - Report Summary

Research priorities*

Risk assessment / risk management interface - Develop guidance, harmonised terminology, decision-making tools and case studies.

Quantitative methods - Develop approaches for quantifying risk and uncertainty, and for balanced integration of risks, costs and benefits. Explore their implications for risk management, risk communication and stakeholder involvement.

Integration of quality of life - Methods for assessing social, cultural and ethical issues and incorporating them in decision-making.

Stakeholder involvement - Guidance on when and how to involve stakeholders, taking account of existing examples.

Risk communication - Develop improved tools for communication of risk and uncertainty, and understand the social amplification of risk.

Emerging risks - Horizon scanning and early warning systems.

Training for managers, scientists, stakeholders, journalists and universities.

*These pages summarise the workshop conclusions in abbreviated form. For further details please download the full report.