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Scientists in government must know how to explain the economic cost, significance or impact of their work, Chris Whitty, chief scientific adviser to the UK’s Department for International Development, has said. “Economics is the language of policy—don’t go to politicians … Read More

Scientific and political leaders need to focus more attention on the integrity of advisory processes, rather than taking sides in the political battles of the day, says Roger Pielke Jnr. This is the first in a series of articles about science … Read More

By Shaun Hendy Scientific evidence is held in high regard by New Zealand’s government and its public officials, and frequently plays a significant role in the policy arena. As the late Sir Paul Callaghan said, “‘Science is the compass on … Read More

By Sir Peter Gluckman, New Zealand’s Chief Science Advisor This is the first in a series of articles about science advice published on The Guardian. No one doubts that the challenges citizens and their governments face require decisions to be informed … Read More

Scientific advice has never been in greater demand; nor has it been more contested. From climate change to cyber-security, poverty to pandemics, food technologies to fracking, the questions being asked of scientists, engineers and other experts by policymakers, the media … Read More

Dr Bertrum MacDonald, Head of Environmental Information: Use and Influence research program, Dalhousie University Bertrum contributed this article as part of our call for blogposts on conference themes. Submit your blogpost: http://bit.ly/1yyo1P2  How many of us have read or are aware of publications … Read More

By Aidan Gilligan, Founder & CEO of SciCom Aidan contributed this article as part of our call for blogposts on conference themes. Submit your blogpost: http://bit.ly/1yyo1P2 Having worked inside the EU’s scientific services for nearly ten years, it often amazed me how important legislation about … Read More

By Masahiro Matsuura, Janesse Brewer, and Peter Adler This article was submitted as part of our call for blogposts on conference themes. Submit your blogpost: http://bit.ly/1yyo1P2 Decision-makers in the public policy arena are often requested to provide the evidence for their decisions, backed … Read More

By Aidan Gilligan, Founder & CEO of SciCom Aidan contributed this article as part of our call for blogposts on conference themes. Submit your blogpost: http://bit.ly/1yyo1P2 Having worked for ten years as a specialist communications contractor and direct employee at the headquarters of the European … Read More