Abstract: What is the role of the institution of science in a world where trust is declining? How do we ensure respect for scientifically derived knowledge in this environment, and particularly for policymaking? How do we ensure that policymakers are more likely to take into account the role of scientifically derived evidence in their decision-making?…
This is a position paper by the Royal Society of Canada that focuses on the future of science advice for Canada
There has been an enormous increase in interest in the use of evidence for public policymaking, but the vast majority of work on the subject has failed to engage with the political nature of decision making and how this influences the ways in which evidence will be used (or misused) within political areas. This book…
English Summary of Booklet published by University of Tokyo Press. Title: Scientific Advice: Science, Technology, and Policy Making in the Twenty-First Century Tateo Arimoto / Yasushi Sato / Keiko Matsuo with a special contribution by Hiroyuki Yoshikawa ISBN 978-4-13-060316-4
This article reflects on Canada’s history with science advice while arguing for a different approach – Prof Remi Quirion
This paper offers three recommendations on how IPCC’s ARs can be better utilized as a form of science advice
The European Commission needs to amend its new Scientific Advice Mechanism. Highly integrated, participatory assessments of policy alternatives are required for multidimensional, value-laden policy issues such as the European Union’s climate and energy policies….
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2015.03.017
Book Chapter Title: The ethos of scientific advice: a pragmatist approach to uncertainty and ignorance in science and public policy. Published in: H. de Regt and C. Kwa, eds. (2014), Building Bridges: Connecting Science, Technology and Philosophy – Essays presented to Hans Radder, Amsterdam: VU University Press, pp. 53–62.
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