Journal of Science Communication and Diplomacy
Published by COMSTECH and Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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The Genesis/Foundation of Evidence-Based Science Advice in Africa: Role of Science Academies
By: Nzweundji-Khumbah J.G., Wirmvem M.J., Ndifon P.T., Mbah D. A. Abstract: Evidence-Based Science Advice (EBSA) has become an important component in the decision-making process. It enables policymakers to apply credible, independent scientific knowledge to address developmental challenges. In Africa, the formalization of EBSA remains uneven and historically dependent. This paper examines the genesis, evolution, and…
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EVIPNet – Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation – 2025
What is the Global Research Agenda? The Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation (KT) and Evidence-informed Policy-making (EIP) is an initiative led by WHO to identify and define research priorities in the fields of KT and EIP and establish a comprehensive research agenda for these areas. The agenda is being developed by experts in research…
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Science diplomacy: A global research field? Findings from a bibliometric analysis of the science diplomacy scholarship of the past twenty years
Science diplomacy is a unique research field that is driven and shaped by scholars and practitioners alike. This study examines whether and how recent trends in the broader science diplomacy discourse have impacted scholarship on the topic. First, it examines whether the pertinent scholarship is as international in outlook as practitioners have made science diplomacy…
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Nature Feature: Science could solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Why aren’t governments using it?
A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers. By Helen Pearson Killer viruses. Artificial intelligence. Extreme weather. Microplastics. Mental health. These are just a few of the pressing issues on which governments need science to inform their policies. But the systems that connect scientists with politicians are not…
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INGSA Insights video – Thema Monroe-White – George Mason Uni
Improving science advice by understanding who is doing science. Science is a human system – and historical, sociological and structural biases persist. A/Prof Thema Monroe-White looks at how we can improve #ScienceAdvice by understanding WHO is doing the research – and why that matters. Filmed at the INGSA2024 conference in Rwanda. See all the sessions…
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Universities Policy Engagement Network – UPEN
UPEN is a voluntary-led network of UK universities and knowledge brokers. We provide a one stop shop for universities and policy organisations to access opportunities to strengthen evidence-informed policy making. UPEN’s mission is to facilitate a connective and collaborative ecosystem to strengthen the use of academic research in public policy.
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Science and Diplomacy Journal – Special Issue: Science Diplomacy — 15 Years On
It has been 15 years since the publication of the joint AAAS-Royal Society report New Frontiers in Science Diplomacy.1 To mark that anniversary, our two organizations are revisiting our report, aiming to publish an update to it in early 2025. Over the past year, we have consulted stakeholders widely, aiming to gather a diverse range of views…
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City/science intersections: A scoping review of science for policy in urban contexts
Abstract Science is essential for cities to understand and intervene on the increasing global risks. However, challenges in effectively utilizing scientific knowledge in decision-making processes limit cities’ abilities to address these risks. This scoping review examines the development of science for urban policy, exploring the contextual factors, organizational structures, and mechanisms that facilitate or hinder…
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The Honest Broker versus the Epistocrat: Attenuating Distrust in Science by Disentangling Science from Politics
ABSTRACT People’s trust in science is generally high. Yet in public policy disputes invoking scientific issues, people’s trust in science is typically polarized, aligned with their political preferences. Theorists of science and democracy have reasoned that a polarization of trust in scientific information could be mitigated by clearly disentangling scientific claims from political ones. We…
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