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DOI 10.1007/s10669-022-09870-2
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Title (Primary) (Re)Conceptualizing decision-making tools in a risk governance framework for emerging technologies—the case of nanomaterials
Author Mullins, M.; Himly, M.; Rodríguez Llopis, I.; Furxhi, I.; Hofer, S.; Hofstätter, N.; Wick, P.; Romeo, D.; Kühnel, D.; Siivola, K.; Catalán, J.; Hund-Rinke, K.; Xiarchos, I.; Linehan, S.; Schuurbiers, D.; García Bilbao, A.; Barruetabeña, L.; Drobne, D.
Source Titel Environment Systems and Decisions
Year 2023
Department BIOTOX
Volume 43
Issue 1
Page From 3
Page To 15
Language englisch
Topic T9 Healthy Planet
Keywords Risk governance; Decision-making tools; Risk assessment; Risk management; Nanotechnology; Data quality
Abstract The utility of decision-making tools for the risk governance of nanotechnology is at the core of this paper. Those working in nanotechnology risk management have been prolific in creating such tools, many derived from European FP7 and H2020-funded projects. What is less clear is how such tools might assist the overarching ambition of creating a fair system of risk governance. In this paper, we reflect upon the role that tools might and should play in any system of risk governance. With many tools designed for the risk governance of this emerging technology falling into disuse, this paper provides an overview of extant tools and addresses their potential shortcomings. We also posit the need for a data readiness tool. With the EUs NMP13 family of research consortia about to report to the Commission on ways forward in terms of risk governance of this domain, this is a timely intervention on an important element of any risk governance system.
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Mullins, M., Himly, M., Rodríguez Llopis, I., Furxhi, I., Hofer, S., Hofstätter, N., Wick, P., Romeo, D., Kühnel, D., Siivola, K., Catalán, J., Hund-Rinke, K., Xiarchos, I., Linehan, S., Schuurbiers, D., García Bilbao, A., Barruetabeña, L., Drobne, D. (2023):
(Re)Conceptualizing decision-making tools in a risk governance framework for emerging technologies—the case of nanomaterials
Environ. Syst. Decis. 43 (1), 3 - 15 10.1007/s10669-022-09870-2