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Regulatory framework mapping

RSI maps regulatory frameworks to help clients understand the policy landscape around emerging risks or interventions. Its team synthesizes statutory texts, regulatory databases, and institutional roles into accessible formats. RSI’s mapping supports coordinated responses, identifies gaps, and frames technical work within the constraints and opportunities of the regulatory environment.
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Participatory risk assessment

RSI designs and facilitates participatory risk assessments that balance technical rigor with lived experience. It employs methods such as community workshops, co-design mapping, and structured deliberation. RSI ensures that local knowledge informs risk prioritization and that stakeholder concerns are reflected in actionable outcomes, especially in environmental health and climate resilience contexts.
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Communication design testing

RSI conducts communication design testing to refine visual and textual content before public release. The firm uses rapid testing cycles, stakeholder panels, and metrics such as comprehension, trust, and likelihood of behavior change. RSI’s testing protocols help clients avoid missteps and ensure their materials work as intended across diverse audiences.
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Application of behavioral science to interventions

RSI incorporates behavioral science into intervention design, including public health campaigns, workplace safety programs, and environmental compliance strategies. The firm draws on empirical studies and field-tested insights to ensure interventions are evidence-based and context-sensitive. RSI provides clients with practical tools for shaping behavior without compromising autonomy or equity.
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Workshop facilitation for vulnerability and adaptive capacity

RSI facilitates adaptive capacity and vulnerability workshops as part of its work in climate risk, emergency preparedness, and health equity. It ensures participation from affected groups, frontline actors, and institutional partners. RSI captures insights in structured outputs—such as risk maps or priority lists—that inform both planning and resource allocation.
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Forecasting and early warning systems

RSI works with clients to design and implement forecasting and EWS tailored to local contexts and risk types. The firm supports model selection, threshold calibration, and end-user engagement. RSI emphasizes usability, ensuring systems trigger actions that are feasible and well-understood by responsible actors.
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Precautionary and proportionality principles

RSI helps clients apply precaution and proportionality in regulatory design, especially where emerging technologies or data gaps create ambiguity. The firm clarifies legal frameworks, facilitates stakeholder debate, and documents rationale for action. RSI’s guidance ensures defensible decisions that protect public welfare without stifling innovation.
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Risk framing

RSI works with clients to frame risk questions clearly and strategically, ensuring alignment between assessment methods and policy goals. The firm draws on behavioral science, stakeholder mapping, and scenario development to test framing assumptions. This enhances both the uptake and the usefulness of risk outputs.
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Simulation modeling

RSI develops simulation models that capture the complexity of risk-related systems, drawing on subject matter expertise, empirical data, and stakeholder input. Its models are designed to inform strategic planning, regulatory decisions, and operational readiness. RSI emphasizes transparent assumptions and usability for both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Communication protocols in emergencies

RSI helps design, test, and evaluate emergency communication protocols that integrate with broader incident management systems. The firm considers audience needs, operational constraints, and regulatory frameworks, ensuring protocols are clear, tested, and scalable. RSI’s expertise in both communication and crisis planning allows for effective integration across platforms.
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