An RSI Managing Risk method
Participatory risk assessment
Participatory risk assessment is one of the methods used by Risk Sciences International to better manage risk.
Broadly
Participatory risk assessment actively involves stakeholders—such as community members, frontline workers, or affected industries—in identifying, analyzing, and interpreting risks. This method enhances legitimacy, inclusiveness, and the relevance of risk decisions. It is particularly valuable in settings with contested values, localized impacts, or historical mistrust. Challenges include ensuring representative participation and managing differing levels of technical knowledge.
More specifically
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.