WHO Collaborating Centre

Kristiania has been selected as WHO's first collaborative center dedicated to risk communication, community engagement, and infodemic management (RCCE-IM).

We work to strengthen global health preparedness and crisis management through research, capacity building, and practical application of knowledge.

Our Mission

We combine research and practice to create real impact on public health. Through our work, we develop effective strategies to:

  • Manage misinformation in health crises
  • Build trust between the population and health authorities
  • Ensure that important health information reaches people in an understandable and credible way

Audra Diers-Lawson

The center is led by Professor Audra Diers-Lawson, an internationally recognized expert in risk and crisis communication.
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Our Main Activities

Research and Development
We conduct high-quality research to design and implement effective RCCE-IM solutions. This includes developing practical tools and interactive databases for crisis management.

Capacity Building
We offer training programs and work closely with decision-makers to strengthen expertise in RCCE-IM within the health sector.

Global Network
As part of WHO's network of over 800 collaborative centers in more than 80 countries, we contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices internationally.