New white paper on understanding public perspectives around nuclear power
The white paper suggests that many people do not clearly distinguish between older and newer reactor designs, meaning that technical safety improvements may not automatically change public views. A new white paper by IPUR suggests that public acceptance will be a decisive factor if Singapore ever moves towards using nuclear power, even as the country […]
Risk Resonance – A Collaboration with YST
On 28 October, IPUR and the YST Conservatory of Music had the joy of welcoming about 90 guests to Risk Resonances: Communicating Risk through Music. It was an evening where music met science. Through five captivating performances, students brought to life pressing issues such as mental health, rising heat, ageing, and coastal protection, translating these […]
Climate risk reporting must be applied at the local level, be actionable and build trust
To cut through fatigue, fear and misinformation, climate reporting and communication must feel close to home, connect science and fact to lived experiences, and leave audiences with a clear action they can adopt. This was the key message speakers and participants converged on at a workshop organised by IPUR, Internews and the Earth Journalism Network […]
New strategic partnership to drive interdisciplinary research and decision science
Prof Leonard Lee (IPUR Director) and Prof Echo Wan (IBDS Director) together following the MoU signing. IPUR and the Institute of Behavioural and Decision Science (IBDS) at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are excited to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that sets the stage for a dynamic partnership aimed at […]
UN Global Risk Report 2024: Global risk vulnerabilities an alarming concern, signalling the imperative need for a more united and multilateral response
Multilateral institutions and society at large are dangerously unprepared for the most critical and interconnected risks threatening humanity. If left unaddressed, these risks have the potential to exacerbate geopolitical tensions, societal discord, crisis response challenges and much more. This is the key takeaway from the inaugural 2024 United Nations’ Global Risk Report (UNGRR), which identifies a clear […]
New report explores opportunities and limitations of using AI in environmental regulation and risk management
Environmental challenges are growing in complexity and public agencies are under pressure to respond quickly with limited resources. Together with IPUR Visiting Fellow Marla Orenstein, we developed a new report to offer practical guidance on how artificial intelligence (AI) can help. Titled Using AI to assess and manage environmental risk: a toolkit for the public […]
New Joining Forces network sets out to grow Risk know-how worldwide
Risk experts and practitioners are getting together to establish a new network, Joining Forces, to share knowledge and experience in communicating risk to the public and decision-makers. The inaugural meeting will take place at the upcoming European Safety and Reliability (ESREL) and Society for Risk Analysis Europe (SRA-E) 2025 conference in Stavanger, Norway, from 15-19 June. Participants will be […]
Multiple roles of individuals for climate action
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9VeMFydCGw We had the pleasure of welcoming Dr Sam Hampton to give a keynote at a recent research collaboration workshop on individual climate action. He posed the question: Are individuals more responsible in taking climate action or is it down to systemic-level changes to spur on the individual? And in response noted the way climate […]
Upcoming online webinar on how technology is changing environmental risk communication and management
As part of IPUR’s seminar series, join us in this online fireside chat where our experts and industry professionals delve into how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and remote sensing are changing the ways in which environmental risks are assessed, communicated, monitored, and mitigated. The webinar will take the format of […]
Free enrolment now open for Understanding and Communicating Risk online course
The Understanding and Communicating Risk online course is now available for free for individuals looking to develop skills and knowledge to understand risk perceptions and communicate risk in order to improve decision making. If you are want to become an effective risk communicator, this course, brought to you by the team at Risk know-how and supported by IPUR, Sense […]