Managing and Communicating Risk and Uncertainty
- Departments should develop policies for the identification, mitigation and communication of risk and uncertainty associated with scientific and engineering analysis and advice[1], [2], [3].
- Departments should ensure a balanced approach to risk and uncertainty so as to avoid over-amplification of risk based in departmental cultures of aversion to risk[4], [5].
- The Freedom of Information Act presumes openness and transparency in the publication of expert advice[6], [7], [8].
Crisis Management
- Each Department should have clear guidelines on how scientific advice is provided in a crisis[9].
- During a crisis, it may not be possible to follow best practice of peer review of evidence deployed[10].
- More detailed guidance on responsibilities, structures and procedures can be obtained by departments through contact with GO-Science.
