Basics of Risk Communication (KD3, 1 ECTS, partners: European Forest Institute, Pau Costa Foundation, National Fire Protection Association, Arup) will provide participants a basis to become effective communicators on risks with a focus on fire disturbances.

The online training covers a general framework for risk communication, conceptualization of communication strategies and maximizing their clarity, relevance, and accuracy. Participants will learn how to tailor messages and plan activities to meet the needs of various stakeholders (land managers, policy makers, general public) using best practices.

Five sessions of 2h each cover the steps from an overall framework for risk communication to content creation. The sessions will provide elements of theory as well as practical exercises in small groups and will bring together some key experts in the field of risk and fire communication.

This online training will be followed by a workshop in Spring 2022 giving more in-depth training in person on the related topics.

Programme

Mon 15 Nov 4-6 PM CET General risk communications framework (EFI) with a special keynote guest Peter Sandman "Risk = Hazard + Outrage: Three Paradigms of (Wildfire) Risk Communication"

Tue 16 Nov 12-2 PM CET Communication strategies (PCF)

Wed 17 Nov 4-6 PM CET Engaging communities at risk (NFPA)

Thu 18 Nov 4-6 PM CET Storytelling: why and how (EFI)

Fri 19 Nov 4-6 PM CET Effectively formatting and communicating: headings and visuals (ARUP)

The training is organized by European Forest Institute, Pau Costa Foundation, National Fire Protection Association and ARUP.

Contact: maria.schlossmacher@efi.int