Introducing Science Advice: Science Policy and Science Diplomacy | Online Lecture and Workshop
The Conservation and Biodiversity Program of UP CIDS is hosting a free webinar, “Introducing Science Advice: Science Policy and Science Diplomacy” on 29 June 2024, 9 am to 12:30 pm, via Zoom. The webinar is free and open to the public, but signing in to a Zoom account is required. Participants are encouraged to pre-register. Slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Abstract
Many global, regional and local issues are urgent and complex. Examples include anthropogenic climate change, disaster risk reduction, protected areas management and biodiversity conservation, microplastic pollution, COVID-19, and Artificial Intelligence. Each issue requires substantial scientific information, but often the information is tentative, and tinged with a degree of uncertainty.
How then can and should scientists and policy makers proceed? How can they guide policy, and bring in all stakeholders to contribute their information and come to a consensus for a policy decision?
This webinar presents the principles of Postnormal Science Framework, which is applied when urgent decisions on policy issues have to be made when [scientific] facts are uncertain, values in dispute, and stakes are high. Seeking to improve the utility of scientific research outputs that lead to policy formulation, the framework is promoted by the International Science Council (ISC) and the International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA).
Workshop
Individuals can express interest to join a free afternoon workshop from 1–5 pm on 29 June 2024. It will examine a case study from the INGSA as an application of the principles learned. But because of the necessarily limited number of slots to facilitate the workshop, not everyone can be accommodated. Thank you for your understanding.
Workshop participants will be contacted directly by the Conservation and Biodiversity Program, and will be given a separate registration form, and/or a different Zoom meeting link.
Presenters
Benjamin M. Vallejo Jr., Ph.D. (Morning Lecture)
Convenor, Conservation and Biodiversity Program, UP CIDS
Postdoctoral Scientist Mentor, International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA)
Professor, Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology, University of the Philippines Diliman
Rodrigo Angelo C. Ong, M.D. (Afternoon Workshop)
Chief Science Research Specialist, Research and Development Division
Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care
Queries and Organizer
For queries, please email [email protected]
The webinar and workshop are organized by the Conservation and Biodiversity Program of the University of the Philippines’ Center for Integrative and Development Studies, the university’s policy research unit. It is one of 16 Research Programs of UP CIDS.