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Climate and Atmosphere
Chemicals and Waste
Marine and Freshwater
Environmental Governance

Definition(s)

The qualitative and quantitative evaluation performed in an effort to define the risk posed to human health and/or the environment by an action or by the presence or use of a specific substance or pollutant. (Source: GEMET/LEEa)

Hierarchy

Related terms:
risk analysis
risk profile
risk evaluation

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