PARC organised a webinar on the Principles for Effective Risk Communication, which took place online via Zoom on 28 November 2024. The session was presented by Ana Rita Goes, Assistant Professor at the National School of Public Health, NOVA Lisbon University, and an expert in health promotion and health communication. The program introduced participants to the foundations of risk communication, emphasising its purpose, core principles, and systematic approaches. Practical guidance on the use of basic tools and tips for developing and implementing effective risk messages was also provided.

Training content
• Introduction to the concept, purpose, and principles of risk communication
• Essential steps and key considerations for systematic risk communication
• Practical tools to support the development of risk messages

Target audience
The webinar was open to a broad range of stakeholders, including PARC partners, who would benefit from strengthening their knowledge of effective risk communication practices.

Practical details
Participation was free of charge. 

Training highlights
For a detailed summary of the training outcomes and participation, please click here . Training materials developed and used during the training were not made publicly available, but you can find other related training resources in the PARC Repository of Learning and Educational Materials.