Weather and Climate Risk Communication /

We are all exposed to meteorological and climate risks that impact our daily lives to some degree. A number of organizations with professionals from various areas of expertise provide solutions to prevent and manage these risks. It is critical to adequately communicate these issues to individuals wh...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Guindon, Jean Bernard (Editor ), Tanguay-Hebert, Flore (Editor ), Motulsky, Bernard (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Francés
Publicado: Quebec (Québec) : Presses de l'Universite du Quebec, [2017]
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Risk communication.
Communication in meteorology.
EDUCATION > General.
Communication du risque.
Communication en meteorologie.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; TABLE OF CONTENTS; LIST OF INSERTS, FIGURES AND TABLES; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1
  • Basic Concepts in Risk Communication in Meteorology and Climatology; 1.1 Conditions Prior to the Risk Communication Process; 1.1.1 Self-Presence; 1.1.2 Tolerance to Ambiguity; 1.1.3. Valuing Differences; 1.1.4. Availability; 1.2 Obstacles in Risk Communication; 1.2.1 Defense Mechanisms; 1.2.2 Assumptions and Myths; 1.2.3 An Antidote: Asking Questions; 1.3 Moving From the Individual to the Organization; 1.3.1 Risk Communication Charter
  • 1.3.2 An Approach Tailored to Each Municipality or Organization1.3.3 Proposed Amended Charter to Cover Overall Risks; Conclusion; References; Exercises; CHAPTER 2
  • Common Concepts in Building a Foundation for Effective Communication Between Partners in Meteorological and Climate Risk Communication; 2.1 Emergency Management; 2.2 Risk, Hazard, and Vulnerability Concepts; 2.3 Crisis, Disaster or Catastrophe Concepts; 2.4 Application to Meteorology and Climatology; Conclusion; References; Exercise
  • CHAPTER 3
  • The Standard Reference Framework for Setting Benchmarks in Meteorological and Climate Risk Communication3.1 What Is an ISO Standard?; 3.2 Standards 3100 and 31010; 3.2.1. Communication Principles of ISO Standard 31000; 3.2.2. Risk Management Process; 3.2.3 Risk Management Process Based on Standard 31000; 3.2.4 The Systemic Approach; 3.2.5 The Systemic Approach and Risk Management; 3.2.6 Monitoring, Vigilance, Alert, Review; 3.2.7 Recording the Risk Management and Communications Process; 3.2.8 Communication and Consultation as Risk Management Methods; 3.2.9 Scope
  • 3.2.10 Continuous Improvement and Total Quality Management3.3 Communications Principles According to ISO Standard 31000 and Case Studies; 3.3.1 Why Do Case Studies on Risk Communication?; 3.3.2 Methodological Challenges in Analyzing Risk Communication; 3.3.3 The Standard's Principles as Guidelines in Reviewing Case Studies; 3.3.4 The Richelieu and Calgary Floods; 3.3.5 The Richelieu Case: Strong Network and Unilateral Communication; 3.3.6 The Case of the Calgary Floods: An Example of Social Media Integration; Conclusion; References; Exercises
  • CHAPTER 4
  • Psychosocial Aspects of Risk Perception and Communication4.1 Unpacking the Concept of Risk: Unpacking the Components; 4.1.1. Hazards and Consequences; 4.1.2 Vulnerability: Susceptibility, Sensitivity, Accessibility; 4.1.3 Timeline of Action: Communication as Prevention; 4.1.4 Social Ecology of Risk: Individual and Collective Contexts; 4.1.5 Complexity, Uncertainty and Anticipation; 4.1.6 Risk Evaluation: Assessment and Perception; 4.2 Risk Perception: Levers of Communication; 4.2.1 Cognitive and Emotional Risk Appraisal; 4.2.2 Heuristics; 4.2.3 Mental Models

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