Tag Archives: science policy
UN reinforces Rio+20′s call for stronger science in policy-making
Echoing the call for better interchange between scientists and policy makers made in the draft agenda for the upcoming Rio+20 conference, a UN report published last week stresses that a strong scientific basis is critical in political decisions, particularly in … Continue reading
How to tell policymakers about scientific uncertainty
Uncertainty is part of science but it’s no excuse for indecision, according to Chandrika Nath, scientific advisor at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology. Scientists know that uncertainty is intrinsic to scientific investigation whether as a result of inherently … Continue reading
BES – NERC Policy Training Workshop
After two days of exciting policy engagement training in London, the Policy Training Workshop organised by British Ecological Society (BES) and Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has come to a close. The event was attended by thirty NERC funded PhD … Continue reading