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Research paper thumbnail of Partizipative Modellierung: Erkenntnisse und Erfahrungen aus einer Methodengenese

Methoden der Experten- und Stakeholdereinbindung in der sozialwissenschaftlichen Forschung, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Making trade sustainable impact assessment more relevant to trade negotiations

Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 2006

whether it is likely that these obstacles will, and desirable that they should, be overcome.

Research paper thumbnail of Combined Natural and Social Science Approach for Regional-Scale Characterisation of CO2 Storage Formations and Brine Migration Risks (CO2BRIM)

Advanced Technologies in Earth Sciences, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of The Distinction Between Risk and Hazard: Understanding and Use in Stakeholder Communication

Risk Analysis, 2014

A major issue in all risk communication efforts is the distinction between the terms "risk" and "... more A major issue in all risk communication efforts is the distinction between the terms "risk" and "hazard." The potential to harm a target such as human health or the environment is normally defined as a hazard, whereas risk also encompasses the probability of exposure and the extent of damage. What can be observed again and again in risk communication processes are misunderstandings and communication gaps related to these crucial terms. We asked a sample of 53 experts from public authorities, business and industry, and environmental and consumer organizations in Germany to outline their understanding and use of these terms using both the methods of expert interviews and focus groups. The empirical study made clear that the terms risk and hazard are perceived and used very differently in risk communication depending on the perspective of the stakeholders. Several factors can be identified, such as responsibility for hazard avoidance, economic interest, or a watchdog role. Thus, communication gaps can be reduced to a four-fold problem matrix comprising a semantic, conceptual, strategic, and control problem. The empirical study made clear that risks and hazards are perceived very differently depending on the stakeholders' perspective. Their own worldviews played a major role in their specific use of the two terms hazards and risks in communication.

Research paper thumbnail of Risk governance and emerging technologies: learning from case study integration

Journal of Risk Research, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Communication of Risk and Hazard from the Angle of Different Stakeholders

... Stefan Gold (Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW), since 1/2008: Discipline Intern... more ... Stefan Gold (Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW), since 1/2008: Discipline International Management, Kassel University) Christina Benighaus, Ludger Benighaus, Julia Ortleb (Dialogik, Stuttgart) Ortwin Renn (Dialogik, Stuttgart; ZIRN, Stuttgart University Stuttgart) ...

Research paper thumbnail of Partizipative Modellierung: Erkenntnisse und Erfahrungen aus einer Methodengenese

Methoden der Experten- und Stakeholdereinbindung in der sozialwissenschaftlichen Forschung, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Making trade sustainable impact assessment more relevant to trade negotiations

Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal, 2006

whether it is likely that these obstacles will, and desirable that they should, be overcome.

Research paper thumbnail of Combined Natural and Social Science Approach for Regional-Scale Characterisation of CO2 Storage Formations and Brine Migration Risks (CO2BRIM)

Advanced Technologies in Earth Sciences, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of The Distinction Between Risk and Hazard: Understanding and Use in Stakeholder Communication

Risk Analysis, 2014

A major issue in all risk communication efforts is the distinction between the terms "risk" and "... more A major issue in all risk communication efforts is the distinction between the terms "risk" and "hazard." The potential to harm a target such as human health or the environment is normally defined as a hazard, whereas risk also encompasses the probability of exposure and the extent of damage. What can be observed again and again in risk communication processes are misunderstandings and communication gaps related to these crucial terms. We asked a sample of 53 experts from public authorities, business and industry, and environmental and consumer organizations in Germany to outline their understanding and use of these terms using both the methods of expert interviews and focus groups. The empirical study made clear that the terms risk and hazard are perceived and used very differently in risk communication depending on the perspective of the stakeholders. Several factors can be identified, such as responsibility for hazard avoidance, economic interest, or a watchdog role. Thus, communication gaps can be reduced to a four-fold problem matrix comprising a semantic, conceptual, strategic, and control problem. The empirical study made clear that risks and hazards are perceived very differently depending on the stakeholders' perspective. Their own worldviews played a major role in their specific use of the two terms hazards and risks in communication.

Research paper thumbnail of Risk governance and emerging technologies: learning from case study integration

Journal of Risk Research, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Communication of Risk and Hazard from the Angle of Different Stakeholders

... Stefan Gold (Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW), since 1/2008: Discipline Intern... more ... Stefan Gold (Institute for Ecological Economy Research (IÖW), since 1/2008: Discipline International Management, Kassel University) Christina Benighaus, Ludger Benighaus, Julia Ortleb (Dialogik, Stuttgart) Ortwin Renn (Dialogik, Stuttgart; ZIRN, Stuttgart University Stuttgart) ...

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