Risk communication is a critical component of risk management, aimed at improving the credibility and acceptability of decisions. It is a means of transferring information between all stakeholders and provides an arena for discussing different viewpoints. Effective risk communication should be a genuine effort to involve all parties in the resolution of an issue. This book addresses the theoretical foundations of risk communication, and includes a number of New Zealand and international examples of its application. It will provide you with an understanding how risk communication can practically be applied to improve your chances of meeting your organisation’s risk management objectives.