SCC 2014 - How science policy really works
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This document discusses the roles that learned societies and institutions can play in raising issues and influencing science policy. It examines what policymakers need, which is access to evidence and clarity, and what learned societies have to offer, such as expertise and convening power. It also considers the challenges of being heard by policymakers and ensuring science policy discussions are timely and politically aware. Finally, it looks at the extent to which public opinion should influence science policy and examples of how it has, such as through focus groups or evidence-based advocacy campaigns.
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SCC 2014 - How science policy really works
- 1. How science policy ‘really’ works
- 2. How science policy ‘really’ works (1)what roles do/should learned societies and institutions take in raising the profile of certain issues, and when and where should they impact on science policy? (2) to what extent and how public opinion can/should influence science policy.
- 3. What is science policy? Policy for science Science for policy
- 4. What roles do learned societies and institutions take in raising the profile of certain issues, and when and where should they impact on science policy?
- 5. What do policy makers need? Access to the best evidence to make good policy Solutions as well as problems Clarity
- 6. What do learned societies and institutions have? Expertise Independence Convening power
- 9. Challenges “Our biggest problems today, from climate change to economic development to disease control, cannot be addressed using reductionist and linear techniques. Delivering quality science to inform these policy challenges will require a concerted effort, bringing together evidence, networks and communications in timely, politically savvy ways.” Ben Ramalingam, Research Fortnight, 26 March 2014.
- 10. Challenges Being heard It isn’t just about the science Timeliness Asking for the possible?
- 11. To what extent and how public opinion can/should influence science policy.
- 12. Policy for science All trials campaign Science is vital Focus groups?
- 13. Science for policy Sense about Science ask for evidence campaign Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority mitochondrial replacement consultation Science as part of the public discourse
- 14. To find out more visit royalsociety.org