RISKKOLLEGIET – Swedish Society For Risk Sciences – was established in 1988 at the initiative of a small group of concerned scientists.
RISKKOLLEGIET is a non-profit organization. Its aim is to increase knowledge about risk issues and how risks are perceived and managed. It is a network for people interested in risk issues and, with regard to such issues, will: promote exchange of information on knowledge sources and activities work for improved communication between laymen, decision makers, and experts promote research and especially stimulate multidisciplinary co-operation further international co-operation.
SYMPOSIA AND SEMINARS are one of the ways in which Riskkollegiet tries to fulfil its aims. These are usually also open to non-members.
EXAMPLES of subjects that have been addressed over the years at seminars and in reports are risk comparisons, perceived risks, diffuse risks, ethics and economy in risk management, dominating health risks, radon in dwellings, chemical risks and problems in decision-making, decision-making under uncertainty, and future strategies in risk management.
THIS WEBSITE includes more information on Riskkollegiet and its current activities (in Swedish).
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