Science-policy dialogues on climate change Jon Padgham SBSTA Research Dialogue 3 June 2010
Science-policy dialogues Objectives Increase awareness and understanding of climate change risks, and adaptation and mitigation responses Share perspectives on policy responses Partnership START, WMO, UNEP, IPCC, Univ. Ghana, Univ. Dar es Salaam, & Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies Explain process Explain how process is being revised for second half. Bringing in key country-context development issues upfront and avail of knowledge and input from decision makers
Science-policy dialogues Countries Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan Process Sectoral-based presentations and discussions Process is being revised for second half. Bringing in key country-context development issues upfront and avail of knowledge and input from decision makers. Round-table discussion on how to increase comm at sci-pol interface, engage decision makers, and education and capacity needs.
Priority issues Education Capacity and knowledge gaps Data conventional and continuing Capacity and knowledge gaps train national scientists Data access and transparency Integrated inter-sectoral planning Legal frameworks and governance
Priority issues Media training Innovative communication local champions, esteemed individuals, pop culture Reaching traditional structures religious community Engagement of private sector More dialogue!