Science-Policy Impact Workshop in Brussels
At the heart of the EU in Brussels, the Policy Support Facility gathered scientists from different fields and representatives of the Policy Support Trust Fund to discuss experiences, challenges and opportunities of science-policy impact. The Workshop took place on January 24-25 and was facilitated by EFI's Assistant Director Helga Pülzl.
Science and expertise have become increasingly politicized, the need for evidence-based policymaking has maybe never been as vital as today. After a stimulating opening statement of ThinkForest president Janez Potočnik, the participants discussed how to bridge the gap between science and policy to create a more informed, effective, and efficient decision-making process. Read More…