Due to the abundance of different topics in the human-animal-plant-soil cycle and the associated complexity, it is necessary to bring about a systematization and prioritization of the issues to be addressed. One way to accomplish this task is to use risk maps. The creation of a risk atlas, as a collection of risk maps, is a dynamic process, which in the present version represents the status quo as of December 2014. It will be successively expanded through the creation of new maps and also regularly updated through the adaptation of existing maps. AGES uses a risk-based, integrated approach to construct risk maps. This approach distinguishes between hazard carriers and risk carriers and considers how hazards can spread through the soil-plant-animal-food-human chain of action. The basic idea of this approach is to create separate risk maps for each combination of hazard carriers and risk bearers. This AGES model of the risk-based integrated approach and strategic considerations for using the AGES risk maps are described in the Methods and Procedures section. Definitions of terms and the general procedure for creating a risk map are also provided here. The core of the risk atlas is the individual risk maps, each of which is intended to provide a brief and concise overview of the individual risk topics. The risk atlas is primarily aimed at the three major stakeholder groups of AGES: authorities, companies/economic stakeholders and multipliers. Those involved in the assessment, management and communication of risks to human, animal and plant health can use the Risk Atlas as a tool for planning strategic initiatives and measures in the areas of planning control activities, research, resource planning or communication. In general, the Risk Atlas serves as information on the risk situation in Austria from the perspective of AGES.