Newsletter 6 HEROIC Expert Roundtable On Socio-behavioural Factors In Risk Analysis Policy Making
Expert roundtable on socio-behavioural factors in risk analysis policy making, Brussels, April 7, 2014
As a follow up to the work already performed in different work packages (WP2, WP6) and to the stakeholder consultation on potential socio-behaviour factors influencing the effectiveness of the actual risk analysis procedure, an expert roundtable will take place in on the 7th of April 2014, at the OPERA Research Centre offices in Brussels.
The objective of this expert consultation is to discuss the principles and socio-behavioural factors that need to be taken into account in the processes of risk analysis policy making, in order to produce a better estimate and more effective response to the risks associated with the use of chemicals. We would like to explore how factors like people's knowledge, thoughts and behaviours regarding risks interplay and may impact on the whole risk analysis process, throughout all the phases of risk assessment, risk management and risk communication. This is meant to make a contribution to improving the qualitative component of the risk assessment process in future risk analysis policy frameworks.
The ultimate goal is to better inform decision making, also taking into account socio-economic factors which impact on risk assessment policies, risk management and risk communication.
The expected outcome is to collect opinions on:
- principles of how to combine qualitative and quantitative information within the risk assessment analysis policy frameworks;
- recommended socio-behavioural categories of factors that should be taken into account in the future development of risk analysis policies.
The results will be reflected as part of the HEROIC “white paper” on capacity building, a document that meant to collect ideas and recommendations for policy development.
For more information, please contact Maura Calliera (maura.calliera@unicatt.it) or Aexandru Marchis (alexandru.marchis@operaresearch.eu).
