On the Occasion of the Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogue, 26–28 January 2025, Muscat, Oman Preamble The Global Knowledge Dialogue is an initiative of the International Science Council (ISC) to periodically consider key issues at the science-society and science-policy interfaces. This edition was convened jointly by the ISC and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and…
The American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Royal Society announces the highly anticipated science diplomacy framework, “Science Diplomacy in an Era of Disruption.” The framework addresses new challenges facing science diplomacy today, including increased economic competition; rapid technological advancements like artificial intelligence; and the rise of non-state actors including “tech titans.” The…
Recommendations of the EU Science Diplomacy Working Groups This report presents the results of five EU Science Diplomacy Working Groups that were established by the European Commission in order to develop recommendations for a European Framework for Science Diplomacy. The working groups consisted of 130 science and diplomacy experts from across Europe, with each group…
This thematic report focuses on the role of science advice in policymaking. By analysing key characteristics of actors, functions and roles, competencies and skills, and incentives it aims to support the description and analysis of national science-for-policy (S4P) ecosystems. This report provides a shared perspective on these ecosystems, helping countries map their systems, identify best practices,…
The European Competence Centre for Science Communication is dedicated to supporting all actors from the research and innovation system and beyond, in their practice of science communication. We are not alone – a number of valuable resources, from handbooks to training materials have been produced by many institutions and individuals and are available in multiple…
In line with its Science and Innovation Strategy, FAO has developed this guidance on strengthening science–policy interfaces (SPIs) for agrifood systems at the national level, helping to ensure that effective policy decisions are made based upon sufficient, relevant, and credible science and evidence. It is targeted to SPIs that are focused on the transformation of…
The landmark outcomes of the 2024 United Nations Summit of the Future, including: The Pact for the Future The Global Digital Compact Declaration on Future Generations
The last decade saw an explosion in the use of simulation models to provide policy advice from policies to mitigate climate change, address the Covid-19 pandemic to project population movements. Yet there is a growing public concern that policymakers are being left behind when it comes to not only understanding the model advice but questioning…
INGSA2024 Viewpoints is the companion publication to the Kigali conference, featuring many of the speakers from the meeting, providing additional insight and provocations on the key issues facing science advice and science diplomacy. The legacy document from the 5th International Conference on Science Advice to Governments, INGSA2024 – The Transformation Imperative: Expanded Evidence for Inclusive…
Policy- and decision makers deal with complex, knowledge-demanding challenges for which simple solutions do not exist. Science can and should support them by providing rigorous evidence that enables a better understanding of the problem and assessment of the likely implications of the options available. This type of contribution is able to improve the quality, effectiveness,…
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