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Accelerating Climate Action in Unfavourable Local Contexts: the Role of Policy Entrepreneurship

Accelerating Climate Action in Unfavourable Local Contexts: the Role of Policy Entrepreneurship

Local authorities are expected to lead on net-zero delivery, irrespective of their capacity to do so. This paper addresses the extent to which they can act on climate change and how policy entrepreneurs can exert agency.

Human wellbeing on a finite planet towards 2100: new study shows humanity at a crossroads

Human wellbeing on a finite planet towards 2100: new study shows humanity at a crossroads

This study identifies five turnarounds which could fundamentally alter humanity's trajectory: ending poverty, reducing inequality, empowering women, and transforming global food and energy systems.

Understanding UK policymakers’ evidence needs through policy questions

Understanding UK policymakers’ evidence needs through policy questions

This study asked UK policymakers if there are common topics for which evidence is requested over time that cut across government departments or agencies, and if there is a preferred style in the way evidence is requested?

US Science Policy at a Crossroads

US Science Policy at a Crossroads

America needs a robust federal science and engineering enterprise now more than ever. But the scientific community's rigid defense of the Vannevar Bush model and its full-throated embrace of ideological DEI has left it politically exposed.

Co-creation of Research Agendas Could Strengthen Policy Research Engagement

Co-creation of Research Agendas Could Strengthen Policy Research Engagement

Research on the conditions for effective engagement between research and policy demonstrates whether policymakers should be involved earlier in the creation of research projects.

ISC Expert Group Publishes Nature Sustainability Comment on Scientific Priorities for Plastics Treaty

ISC Expert Group Publishes Nature Sustainability Comment on Scientific Priorities for Plastics Treaty

The Expert group on plastic pollution convened by the International Science Council outlines science-based recommendations to inform the final stages of plastics treaty negotiations and a robust and effective instrument.

Is Policy Keeping Up with Science and Technology Breakthroughs?

Is Policy Keeping Up with Science and Technology Breakthroughs?

Ignacio Vázquez, Policy Lead at Wellcome, analyses recent reports on trends in scientific advancements and how policy makers internationally are responding.

Trump's Tech and Science Policy Chief Says Biden Led with 'spirit of Fear' and That Today's Progress Lags 20th Century Innovation

Trump's Tech and Science Policy Chief Says Biden Led with 'spirit of Fear' and That Today's Progress Lags 20th Century Innovation

In his first remarks since being confirmed as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Michael Kratsios said the government could do more with less, and called for partnering with the private sector and with academics in areas of national interest.

Navigating Complexity: a Pattern Language Approach for Behavioral Science in Public Policy

Navigating Complexity: a Pattern Language Approach for Behavioral Science in Public Policy

This study explores the application of a behavioral pattern language approach as a means to enhance intervention efficacy and support policymakers and practitioners who seek to solve problems at scales that cross diverse contexts.

A Global Majority Trusts Scientists, Wants Them to Have Greater Role in Policymaking, Study Finds

A Global Majority Trusts Scientists, Wants Them to Have Greater Role in Policymaking, Study Finds

In what is considered the most comprehensive post-pandemic survey of trust in scientists, researchers have found a majority of people around the world carry widespread trust in scientists.

Glacier Intervention Research Isn't Just for Glaciologists

Glacier Intervention Research Isn't Just for Glaciologists

Prospects for mitigating sea level rise by slowing flows of glacial ice into the ocean are worthy of research, but this work must involve all rights holders and stakeholders.

State Capacity and Varieties of Climate Policy

State Capacity and Varieties of Climate Policy

Multiple policy mechanisms exist to create climate policy. In this comment, the authors discuss the institution capacity and fiscal space that shape national policies around sticks and carrots mechanisms.

Assessing Potential Future Artificial Intelligence Risks, Benefits and Policy Imperatives

Assessing Potential Future Artificial Intelligence Risks, Benefits and Policy Imperatives

The swift evolution of AI technologies calls for policymakers to consider and proactively manage AI-driven change. This OECD's report distils research and expert insights on prospective AI benefits, risks and policy imperatives.

'It Could Be a Catastrophe': Déjà Vu and Panic for Scientists As Trump Wins Second Term

'It Could Be a Catastrophe': Déjà Vu and Panic for Scientists As Trump Wins Second Term

The research community fears another Trump presidency will be worse than the first, but the chemical and biotech sectors are more optimistic

Science Policy: No Longer an "Exotic Nice-to-Have Thing"

Science Policy: No Longer an "Exotic Nice-to-Have Thing"

Who does science and technology policy? We surveyed practitioners to to find out more about the community. Here's what we learned.