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Foundational issues in risk assessment and risk management
1University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway.
Summary
Establishing a robust scientific foundation for risk assessment and management is crucial for addressing technological challenges. Interdisciplinary collaboration and dedicated forums are recommended to advance the risk discipline.
Area of Science:
- Risk analysis and management
- Science and technology policy
Background:
- Current risk assessment and management practices face challenges in adapting to evolving technological landscapes.
- A strong, renewed scientific foundation is needed to address these contemporary and future technological risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the present situation of risk assessment and management foundations.
- To identify future strategies for developing the risk discipline.
- To discuss needs, obstacles, and challenges in establishing a stronger scientific basis for risk management.
Main Methods:
- Perspective article format.
- Review and discussion of existing literature and concepts.
- Identification of interdisciplinary needs and potential solutions.
Main Results:
- The concept of "foundations of risk assessment and risk management" presents unique interpretation challenges.
- Diverse disciplinary communities (social scientists, engineers, statisticians, lawyers, etc.) must be involved.
Conclusions:
- Dedicated forums and arenas for discussion are essential to address foundational issues in risk assessment and management.
- Formation of a novel specialty group within the Society of Risk Analysis is proposed as a key step.
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