The special theme of the conference is “Science, Policy and Society – bridging the gap between risk and science”

Participants are invited to reflect on critical directions in risk science as well as the promises and challenges of developing science-informed policy. The meeting will be a platform for those interested in all aspects of risk analysis to communicate, collaborate and envisage new methodologies for risk analysis and risk management. SRA-E emphasises the European dimension in the promotion of interdisciplinary research and education, and in practical application in industry and Government.
 

Focal Risk Topics for the conference 2015 are: 

• Science-informed risk decisions
• Evidence and risk
• Risk policy and regulation
• Risk Governance
• Decision-making and uncertainty
• Risk perception at individual and institutional level
• Risk communication and participation
• Economic loss estimation and insurance
• New paradigms in risk assessment and risk reduction
• Safety and security issues
• International and cross-border collaborations in risk reduction
• Ethical dimensions of risk