A balanced approach to risk

The energy transition needs a balanced approach to safety and health risk. In our view, this means:

  • A fair and realistic assessment of risks and benefits, their probability and the societal benefits of the activity
  • Understanding of the context, including the risks and benefits of existing technology
  • Establishing explicitly the permitted levels of residual risk
  • Handling uncertainty in an alert and adequate manner



  • Being careful but not overly cautious, thus enabling beneficial new technology
  • Taking public perceptions into account, provided they are properly researched
  • Willingness to communicate about policy decisions, including the pros and cons, in a frank and realistic way
  • Awareness of distortions in the public risk debate
The energy transition needs a balanced approach to safety and health risk.
In our view, this means:

  • A fair and realistic assessment of risks and benefits, their probability and the societal benefits of the activity
  • Understanding of the context, including the risks and benefits of existing technology
  • Establishing explicitly the permitted levels of residual risk
  • Handling uncertainty in an alert and adequate manner
  • Being careful but not overly cautious, thus enabling beneficial new technology
  • Taking public perceptions into account, provided they are properly researched
  • Willingness to communicate about policy decisions, including the pros and cons, in a frank and realistic way
  • Awareness of distortions in the public risk debate
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