Table 1.2.

Functions and goals of risk communication

No.	Function	Goal
1	Education and enlightenment	Informing the public about risks, including risk assessment results and the handling of the risks according to risk management strategies
2	Risk training and inducement of behavioral changes	Helping people to cope with risks
3	Promotion of confidence in institutions responsible for the assessment and management of risks	Giving people the assurance, that those responsible for risk assessment and risk management act in an effective, efficient, fair, and acceptable manner
4	Involvement in risk-related decisions and conflict resolution	Giving stakeholders and representatives of the public the opportunity to participate in the risk-related decisions