About this Event
The 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster profoundly shaped public perceptions of nuclear power and radiation risk in Japan. Fifteen years on, how have these perceptions evolved, and what factors continue to influence public attitudes towards nuclear safety? This seminar will examine changes in risk perceptions from 2011 to 2026, exploring the roles of trust, emotions, knowledge and other factors in shaping how people understand and respond to nuclear risks. It will also consider differences in perceptions among evacuees, residents of affected communities and the wider Japanese public, alongside the perspectives of those working within the nuclear sector.
The seminar will further explore how approaches to nuclear safety and risk communication have evolved in Japan, including how government agencies, regulators and other stakeholders have communicated radiation risks over time.
Particular attention will be given to the role of mainstream and social media in amplifying or attenuating risk perceptions, as well as changing understandings of nuclear safety within the industry. Drawing on Japan's experience, the seminar will reflect on lessons for communicating radiation risks effectively, both during crises and over the longer term, and consider how trust, transparency and public engagement can support more informed discussions about nuclear safety.
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3 Research Link, 3 Research Link, Clementi, Singapore
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