Stakeholder engagement in radiological protection: Developing theory, practice and guidelines

C. Turcanu; M. Van Oudheusden; B. Abelshausen; C. Schieber; T. Schneider; N. Zeleznik; R. Geysmans; T. Duranova; T. Perko; C. Pölzl-Viol

doi:10.1051/radiopro/2020036

Stakeholder engagement in radiological protection: Developing theory, practice and guidelines

C. Turcanu, M. Van Oudheusden, B. Abelshausen, C. Schieber, T. Schneider, N. Zeleznik, R. Geysmans, T. Duranova, T. Perko, C. Pölzl-Viol

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© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences 2020.The European project ENGAGE investigated formal or informal demands and expectations for stakeholder engagement in radiological protection, and their translation into practices at national and local levels. Three contexts were examined in detail: nuclear emergency preparedness, response and recovery; exposure to indoor radon; and medical exposures to ionising radiation. Research showed that prescriptions and practices for stakeholder engagement would benefit from acknowledging the normative and substantive rationales for engagement. It suggests broadening participation both in terms of stakeholders - particularly from the perspective of integration of radiological protection into broader frameworks - and the forms of participation - for instance by recognising the importance of informal and citizen-led engagement. In addition, more systematic approaches for stakeholder engagement should be included in the elaboration and evaluation of national policies. Finally, results substantiate the need for developing radiological protection culture in a participatory, multi-disciplinary way. Recommendations for more robust stakeholder engagement in radiological protection are formulated based on the findings.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	S211-S218
Journal	Radioprotection
Volume	55
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1051/radiopro/2020036
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2020
Externally published	Yes

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Acknowledgements. The work described in this paper was conducted within the ENGAGE project, which was part of the H2020 CONCERT project. This project received funding from the EURATOM research and training programme 2014–2018 under grant agreement No 662287. Disclaimer (Art. 29.5 GA). This publication reflects only the author’s view. Responsibility for the information and views expressed therein lies entirely with the authors. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.

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Euratom research and training programme 2014–2018
Horizon 2020 Framework Programme	662287

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