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Solar Radiation Modification webinar series

Date posted December 9, 2024December 18, 2024 by Juliet Davies

Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) covers a range of technologies that have the potential to cool the Earth’s climate. SRM is therefore the subject of intense and controversial debate around whether it might provide a means to tackle global warming and the devastating impacts of climate change.

Following the Scientific Advice Mechanism’s newly published report on Solar radiation modification, we are holding a series of webinars in collaboration with the Scientific Advice Mechanism. Each of the four webinars will discuss different aspects and perspectives on the controversial topic of Solar Radiation Modification. These are: (1) Strategy and Policy (2) Social Sciences (3) Technologies and Risks (4) Ethics.

The European Scientific Advice Mechanism: how evidence-informed policymaking works in a Union of 27 states

Date posted November 14, 2024December 17, 2024 by Juliet Davies

In this webinar held on 13th November 2024, we explored how the European policymaking process works, how it is informed by scientific evidence and how institutions, researchers and professional staff (including from Associated Countries, like the UK) engage with the SAM.

SAPEA publishes new Strategic Plan

Date posted May 10, 2024September 9, 2024 by Juliet Davies

The creation of the Plan has been overseen by AE, with AE Cardiff as coordinator and editor.

Bridging science and policy in Europe: Insights from Pearl Dykstra MAE

Date posted April 8, 2024December 18, 2024 by Alice Sadler

Professor Pearl Dykstra MAE discusses her roles within the European Scientific Advice Mechanism, and the importance of collaboration in science and policy.

Cardiff maps EU policy landscape for major new energy report

Date posted June 30, 2021August 11, 2021 by Anna Coote

A team at Cardiff University has mapped the European policy landscape for the latest SAPEA Evidence Review Report on energy transition.

On 29^th June 2021, the European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism published two major documents on a systemic approach to the energy transition in Europe.

The Evidence Review Report from SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies) presents the latest scientific evidence on this topic, together with a series of evidence-based policy options, while the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors’ Scientific Opinion, informed by this evidence, presents key policy recommendations.

EU policy on biodegradable plastics: experts, policymakers and other stakeholders discuss the issues

Date posted June 17, 2021December 17, 2024 by Anna Coote

This webinar brought together EU policymakers and stakeholders to discuss opportunities and challenges in developing a policy framework for biodegradable plastics. Held on 16th June 2021, it was attended by 300 people.

The event was hosted by Mohammed Chahim MEP, Co-chair of the Circular Economy Working Group of the European Parliament Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development. It is part of a series of events drawing on the SAPEA Evidence Review Report Biodegradability of plastics in the open environment and the associated Scientific Opinion by the European Commission’s Group of Chief Scientific Advisors.

An overview of the webinar discussions is provided below.

Biodegradable plastics: how do we engage with consumers and society?

Date posted May 27, 2021December 17, 2024 by Anna Coote

A lively discussion took place at our webinar on 21st May 2021, as a panel of experts shared their ideas on biodegradable plastics and how to engage with consumers and society. Over 200 people joined the online event from 37 countries around the world.

The webinar was organised by SAPEA, in partnership with the Royal Irish Academy, as part of a series of events drawing on the Evidence Review Report ‘Biodegradable plastics in the open environment’ and the associated Scientific Opinion by the European Commission’s Group of Chief Scientific Advisors.

Science advice is critical to democracy and our way of life

Date posted September 27, 2019January 18, 2023 by Juliet Davies

Optimising the relationship between scientists and policymakers, publishing a code of good practice on science advice and involving stakeholders more effectively are all ways of strengthening science advice for policy, according to the panel at a European Commission meeting in Brussels on 26th September.

Panel discussion on science for policy

Three recently-published reports on science advice were the focal point for the panel discussion, part of the Policy Conference at the European Research and Innovation Days (24^th-26^th September).

The scientific opinion by the EU Chief Scientific Advisors are presented to the public Left to right: Dr Piotr Kwiecinski, Louise Edwards, Professor Pearl Dykstra, Professor Ortwin Renn, Dr David Mair, and Professor Sierd Cloetingh — The three reports are presented to the public. Left to right: Dr Piotr Kwiecinski, Louise Edwards, Professor Pearl Dykstra, Professor Ortwin Renn, Dr David Mair, and Professor Sierd Cloetingh

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Update on the launch of the SAPEA Evidence Review Report ‘Making sense of science for policy’

Date posted August 8, 2019July 27, 2021 by Esther Dorado Ladera

The latest SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies) Evidence Review Report, Making sense of science for policy under conditions of complexity and uncertainty, was coordinated by the Cardiff Hub and published on 9^th July 2019.

In the month after the launch, the report has featured in 16 articles Europe-wide, including Research Professional (with over 280,000 registered users worldwide) and Cardiff University’s website.

‘Making sense of science for policy’ launch featured in Research Professional News

‘Making sense of science for policy’ launch featured in Cardiff University News

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Cardiff Hub Oversees Completion of new Evidence Review on Science Advice for Policy

Date posted July 9, 2019March 25, 2022 by Esther Dorado Ladera

The AE Cardiff Hub has overseen the completion of the Evidence Review Report Making sense of science for policy under conditions of complexity and uncertainty for the European Commission’s Group of Chief Scientific Advisors (GCSA) as part of the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM). The report has been launched on Tuesday 9^th July 2019.

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