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Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
Nachrichten, Termine, Experten
The aim of the workshop is to structure the fields of risk research and risk evaluation with respect to nanotechnology, to provide a platform for an exchange of results about these topics, to identify new research questions and to provide an opportunity for networking among interested researchers and their respective organisations. The general purpose could be a "situation appreciation" and a discussion of research priorities, taking the perspectives of different disciplines and key actors into account.
Key Questions the workshop is intended to address are:
Which kinds of risks are being discussed with regard to nanotechnology (NT)? Which of those risks are specific to NT? Are they different from other known risks?
Is the debate about the risks of nanotechnology comparable to other risk debates, such as the debate about genetic engineering or nuclear power generation? Can experiences from these debates be transferred to the debates about nanotechnology risks? What can key actors learn from these experiences?
What are the dynamics of the debates about risks in the field of nanotechnology? What are the drivers? Who are the actors, what are their intentions? How and by whom could such a debate be influenced?
What is the right balance between the precautionary principle and fostering innovation?
Information on participating / attending:
Participation in the workshop is free of charge, but registration is required.
We expect to be able to accommodate only a limited number of people. An early registration therefore is recommended.
Date:
12/08/2004 10:00 - 12/08/2004 17:00
Event venue:
Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe
Center for Advanced Technological and Environmental Training (FTU)
Main Lecture Hall
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1
76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen
Baden-Württemberg
Germany
Target group:
Scientists and scholars
Email address:
Relevance:
international
Subject areas:
Biology, Environment / ecology, Materials sciences, Medicine, Nutrition / healthcare / nursing, Oceanology / climate, Social studies
Types of events:
Entry:
11/29/2004
Sender/author:
Inge Arnold
Department:
Stabsabteilung Presse, Kommunikation und Marketing
Event is free:
no
Language of the text:
English
URL of this event: http://idw-online.de/en/event12752
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