EJP-CONCERT

摘要: Exposure to indoor radon in homes is one of the most important causes of lung cancer deaths worldwide. EU Member States are now required to develop comprehensive radon action programmes, including communication strategies. While most of these communication programmes focus on increasing public awareness about radon and the related risk mitigation actions, increased awareness does not automatically lead to action and desired behavioural change. A value-action gap is observed, in the sense that individual values or attitudes do not correlate to the actions taken to mitigate radon risks. Effective radon risk communication should thus go beyond increasing awareness about the radon issue, and focus on motivating individuals to test their homes for radon and apply mitigation measures if needed. Stakeholder engagement may support this process, as it has been shown to stimulate systematic information processing and help people make long-term behavioral changes.A round table was held at the 3rd Radiation Protection Week in the framework of the ENGAGE project to discuss stakeholder engagement in relation to exposures to indoor radon. Participants were invited to share their experiences, recommendations on best practice and views on challenges ahead. The topics for the moderated discussion at the round table include radon awareness, the role of stakeholders in radon action plans, and the engagement of stakeholders in decision-making and implementation of mitigation actions. Participants included radiations safety authorities, academics and research organisations.