International conference: RICOMET 2017: Social and ethical aspects of decision-making in radiological risk situations

The Third conference on Risk communication, perception and ethics of exposure to ionizing radiation (RICOMET) took place in Vienna, austria from 27th to 29th of June 2017. This prestigious event hosted delegates from all over the world to discuss Social and ethical aspects of decision-making in radiological risk situations. This field has been explored through keynote addresses, presentations and discussions in the following seven sessions:∙Integrating societal concerns and ethical considerations in emergency preparedness and response∙Social and ethical aspects in, and of, long-term exposure situations∙Challenges and Solutions for societal aspects of environmental remediation∙Stakeholder engagement in decommissioning of nuclear installations∙Strategic research agenda for Social Sciences and Humanities in radiation protection∙History of risk regulation, including Basic Safety Standards∙Establishing a European Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities research relating to Ionizing Radiation