Abstract
This paper gives an overview of different constraints related to communication about NORM, highlighting common stakeholder involvement failures in different remediation processes involving NORM. It presents case studies and solutions derived from lessons learned from NORM contamination in Europe in general and from mixed contamination (chemical and radiological) in Belgium in particular. Our purpose is to demonstrate the need to openly and transparently communicate with the public about radioactivity, to involve stakeholders in decisions related to NORM and to show that risk communication and stakeholder involvement are not only “mission possible”, but also “mission unavoidable”.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM VIII) |
| Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of an International Symposium. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 18–21 October 2016 |
| Publisher | IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency |
| Pages | 46-52 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2018 |
| Event | Eight International Symposium on Naturally Occuring Radioactive Material - Rio de Janeiro Duration: 18 Oct 2016 → 21 Oct 2016 http://www-ns.iaea.org/tech-areas/communication-networks/orpnet/news/norm-viii.asp |
Conference
| Conference | Eight International Symposium on Naturally Occuring Radioactive Material |
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| Abbreviated title | NORM VIII |
| Country/Territory | Brazil |
| City | Rio de Janeiro |
| Period | 2016-10-18 → 2016-10-21 |
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