Akhtar-Schuster M., Amiraslani F., Morejon C. F. D., Escadafal Richard, Fulajtar E., Grainger A., Kellner K., Khan S. I., Pardo O. P., Sauchanka U., Stringer L. C., Reda F., Thomas R. J. (2016). Designing a new science-policy communication mechanism for the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. Environmental Science and Policy, 63, p. 122-131. ISSN 1462-9011.
Titre du document
Designing a new science-policy communication mechanism for the UN Convention to Combat Desertification
Année de publication
2016
Auteurs
Akhtar-Schuster M., Amiraslani F., Morejon C. F. D., Escadafal Richard, Fulajtar E., Grainger A., Kellner K., Khan S. I., Pardo O. P., Sauchanka U., Stringer L. C., Reda F., Thomas R. J.
Source
Environmental Science and Policy, 2016,
63, p. 122-131 ISSN 1462-9011
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) has lacked an efficient mechanism to access scientific knowledge since entering into force in 1996. In 2011 it decided to convene an Ad Hoc Working Group on Scientific Advice (AGSA) and gave it a unique challenge: to design a new mechanism for science-policy communication based on the best available scientific evidence. This paper outlines the innovative modular mechanism' which the AGSA proposed to the UNCCD in September 2013, and how it was designed. Framed by the boundary organization model, and an understanding of the emergence of a new multi-scalar and polycentric style of governing, the modular mechanism consists of three modules: a Science-Policy Interface (SPI); an international self-governing and self-organizing Independent Non-Governmental Group of Scientists; and Regional Science and Technology Hubs in each UNCCD region. Now that the UNCCD has established the SPI, it is up to the worldwide scientific community to take the lead in establishing the other two modules. Science-policy communication in other UN environmental conventions could benefit from three generic principles corresponding to the innovations in the three modules joint management of science-policy interfaces by policy makers and scientists; the production of synthetic assessments of scientific knowledge by autonomous and accountable groups of scientists; and multi-scalar and multi-directional synthesis and reporting of knowledge.
Plan de classement
Sciences du milieu [021]
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Etudes, transformation, conservation du milieu naturel [082]
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Développement scientifique et technique [116]
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010067668]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010067668
