Foreword; Table of contents; Acronyms; Executive summary; Chapter 1. Risk communication: Theory, policy and practice; Introduction; Defining risk communication and its functions; The role of risk communication in OECD and EU recommendations; A risk communication policy evaluation framework; Bibliography; Chapter 2. Comparing risk communication policies and practices across countries: results from an OECD survey; Introduction; General institutional arrangements and responsibilities for communicating about risks; Approaches to risk communication; The purposes of risk communication. Inclusive risk communicationChannels and modes of risk communication; The evolving role of technology for two-way communication; Quality assurance; Training and education; Conclusions; Notes; Bibliography; Chapter 3. Recommendations for improving risk communication policies and practices; Policy recommendations; Going forward; Annex A. OECD Questionnaire on Risk communication policies and practices; Annex B. List of responding countries and responding institutions.