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(Re)Conceptualizing decision-making tools in a risk governance framework for emerging technologies—the case of nanomaterials

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  • Martin Mullins

    (Transgero Limited
    University of Limerick)

  • Martin Himly

    (Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (PLUS))

  • Isabel Rodríguez Llopis

    (GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance, (BRTA) ES)

  • Irini Furxhi

    (Transgero Limited
    University of Limerick)

  • Sabine Hofer

    (Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (PLUS))

  • Norbert Hofstätter

    (Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (PLUS))

  • Peter Wick

    (Particles-Biology Interactions Laboratory, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology)

  • Daina Romeo

    (Particles-Biology Interactions Laboratory, Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology)

  • Dana Küehnel

    (Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ)

  • Kirsi Siivola

    (Finnish Institute of Occupational Health)

  • Julia Catalán

    (Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
    University of Zaragoza)

  • Kerstin Hund-Rinke

    (Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME)

  • Ioannis Xiarchos

    (National Technical University of Athens)

  • Shona Linehan

    (National University of Ireland Galway)

  • Daan Schuurbiers
  • Amaia García Bilbao

    (GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance, (BRTA) ES)

  • Leire Barruetabeña

    (GAIKER Technology Centre, Basque Research and Technology Alliance, (BRTA) ES)

  • Damjana Drobne

    (University of Ljubljana)

Abstract

The utility of decision-making tools for the risk governance of nanotechnology is at the core of this paper. Those working in nanotechnology risk management have been prolific in creating such tools, many derived from European FP7 and H2020-funded projects. What is less clear is how such tools might assist the overarching ambition of creating a fair system of risk governance. In this paper, we reflect upon the role that tools might and should play in any system of risk governance. With many tools designed for the risk governance of this emerging technology falling into disuse, this paper provides an overview of extant tools and addresses their potential shortcomings. We also posit the need for a data readiness tool. With the EUs NMP13 family of research consortia about to report to the Commission on ways forward in terms of risk governance of this domain, this is a timely intervention on an important element of any risk governance system.

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  • Martin Mullins & Martin Himly & Isabel Rodríguez Llopis & Irini Furxhi & Sabine Hofer & Norbert Hofstätter & Peter Wick & Daina Romeo & Dana Küehnel & Kirsi Siivola & Julia Catalán & Kerstin Hund-Rink, 2023. "(Re)Conceptualizing decision-making tools in a risk governance framework for emerging technologies—the case of nanomaterials," Environment Systems and Decisions, Springer, vol. 43(1), pages 3-15, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envsyd:v:43:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1007_s10669-022-09870-2
    DOI: 10.1007/s10669-022-09870-2
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