From Knowledge to Action: Communication for a Safer World
Effective communication is a key component of disaster risk reduction and plays an important role in building safer and more resilient societies. The event “From Knowledge to Action: Communication for a Safer World“ focuses on how knowledge and information can be effectively communicated to strengthen awareness, preparedness and action in the face of disaster risks.
The event brings together different perspectives on the role of communication in disaster risk reduction and explores how scientific knowledge can be translated into accessible and actionable information. Clear, timely and targeted communication can help people better understand risks and make informed decisions before, during and after disasters.
Particular attention is given to the connection between knowledge, communication and action. By bringing together expertise and practical experience, the event provides an opportunity to discuss approaches for communicating complex risks in ways that reach different audiences and support resilience at the individual and community level.
The event highlights the importance of communication as an integral part of a forward-looking approach to disaster risk reduction and underlines the need to strengthen the link between knowledge and practical action.
Prgramme:
09:30–10:15 | Opening and World Risk Poll results
10:15–11:15 | Understanding information risks
11:30–12:45 | Building the foundations for effective risk communication
14:30–15:00 | LinkedIn Live: Risk communication and decision-making — what shapes how people respond to risk?
15:00–15:30 | Interactive session
15:45–17:00 | Closer to home: from information to connection
This is a hybrid event, it is possible to join online and in-person.
Further information about the event and the registration can be found here.