Nuclear Risk Perception and Communication (NRPC), NIAS
To address various determinants of nuclear risk perception
and factors influencing social acceptance of nuclear energy.
About
We believe in a world where the public understands the risks and benefits associated with nuclear power. Enable people in informed decision-making in a democratic environment. Our mission is to develop an objective and transparent framework of risk communication and empower the next generation. Addressing the fear of radiation and other concerns relating to nuclear energy is the approach being adopted. We believe that it is important to make an informative and objective analysis of issues of public concern is the way forward. Proactive interactions with people is essential for effective risk communication strategies. More…
Updates
- Risk Communication Discussion with Prof V S RamamurthyA good method of communicating risk can help save lives and money. A good example would be the campaign against passive smoking. In the 1990s smoking was heavily promoted and people smoked indoors in homes and public places. This was a risk to public health. Government cannot ban smoking becauseContinue reading “Risk Communication Discussion with Prof V S Ramamurthy”
- Risk Communication Discussion with D.K. SrivastavaHistorical epidemic events showed us the big gap in communication between the authorities and people where proper risk communication methods could have saved the lives of millions of people. At the time, the medical field was not developed so scholars and people assumed certain myths about that disease. Misinformation andContinue reading “Risk Communication Discussion with D.K. Srivastava”
- Hydrogen production: a hybrid source of energyIn Conference of Parties- 26 (CoP-26) summit in Glasgow, India aimed to get net-zero carbon emission by 2070. It is the only major economy in the world that has achieved and envisioned to keep temperature rise below 2°C as agreed in Paris in 2015. Approximate 75% of the country’s energyContinue reading “Hydrogen production: a hybrid source of energy”
- Risk Communication Discussion with S. K. MalhotraPerception of the public on nuclear energy is opposite of the truth, even when all the scientific experts have declared that nuclear is safe for people. The problem is the enormous difference between scientific facts and exaggerated public belief of the risk. Public perception is developed through distinct reasons likeContinue reading “Risk Communication Discussion with S. K. Malhotra”
- Nuclear energy for net-zero world report for CoP 26 SummitTo represent nuclear energy on the world stage in the CoP26 summit, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) launched an information brochure targeting to phase out coal for energy requirements in the next 50 years. The brochure talked about the benefits of nuclear energy and its resilience against climate changeContinue reading “Nuclear energy for net-zero world report for CoP 26 Summit”
- Risk Communication Discussion by K. S. ParthasarathyRisk communication is particularly important in today’s technological world where fake news travels faster than true facts. Every entity which poses a certain risk is scientifically well assessed and proper guidelines and information are always available. Due to a lack of proper risk communication, people perceive the wrong picture whichContinue reading “Risk Communication Discussion by K. S. Parthasarathy”
Your Contribution
Ask Questions
It is always important to ask questions before making an opinion. Perhaps you want to know about the effects of radiation on human beings? or whether the safety of Nuclear Power Plants is adequate? Please let us know, write to us, we’ll provide you the answers and reach out.
Become a Volunteer
You can get involved by becoming a Volunteer. Just send us an e-mail indicating your domains of interest, how you would like to get involved, and your preferred social media platforms. It is important to network to create an impact and provide authentic and important information about nuclear energy, to enable people to make informed decisions.
Take Survey
Ascertaining what people think and perceive is an important step in arriving at effective communication strategies. Periodically, we would conduct surveys and polls to reach out to people. The focus would be related to Nuclear energy.
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