Riskimaisemiin
Riskimaisemiin is a Finnish term used in risk studies to describe an approach that treats risk as something spatially embedded in landscapes. It emphasizes how hazards are distributed in spaces and how communities perceive and experience these risks in everyday life. The concept links physical risk data with social meaning, place, and memory, and is used in risk communication, urban planning, and climate adaptation to connect technical analysis with lived reality.
Etymology and usage: The term combines riski (risk) and maisema (landscape) with the illative suffix -iin, yielding
Methods and practice: In practice, riskimaisemiin invites participatory planning, interviews, and participatory mapping to identify locally
Relation to other concepts: It overlaps with risk perception, vulnerability, and resilience, offering a qualitative complement
Examples: In flood-prone areas, a riskimaisemiin approach might reveal that residents avoid certain routes or distrust
See also: risk perception, hazard, climate adaptation, resilience.