CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” Thanks to Alberto Gasparini, Jaap Van der Vlies and all the Riskbridge partners. European Commission Research DG RTD-L3 “Governance and Ethics” Eng. Dr. Philippe Galiay

Science in Society rationale / narrative CRÊPE related SiS projects CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” Science in Society rationale / narrative CRÊPE related SiS projects Challenges and changes ahead

CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” Scientific Knowledge and societal issues - Finance, fisheries, agro industry,… - Food (dioxin,…) - Medical (growth hormones, contaminated blood, fertility,…), - Environment (climate, energy, biodiversity, ozone,…), - Future generations (eugenics, enhancement, doping, reproduction, animals,…) - Life appropriation, identity thefts, privacy, insurances,… - etc… . Vancouver (CA)

SiS: A philosophical issue CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” SiS: A philosophical issue Responsability: Hans Jonas Values and Norms: Jean-Marc Ferry The three worlds: Karl Popper Norms and life: Georges Canguilhem Paul Ricoeur, Hannah Arendt, etc… .

Are citizens fundamental rights guaranteed? CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” BIO COGNO Is it sound and safe? Is it ethical? Are citizens fundamental rights guaranteed? Will it remain so in the future? NANO INFO . ICT CONVERGING

CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” A growing organised resistance Is “progress machine” jamming? Knowledge societies: What kind of governance? What place for values? How to build norms? .

Focusing on relationships CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” Focusing on relationships between SiS drivers Focusing on SiS drivers Researchers . Producers Policy makers Civil society

CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” Lessons from governance case studies: - Partial in scientific advice, Insufficient in risk assessment, Insufficient in communication and dialogue - Lack of inclusiveness in framing issues and lack of sense of urgency Overall: a failure to incorporate diverse values / norms in a common and shared vision .

Industry Towards a renewed Governance Framework? CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” Towards a renewed Governance Framework? Knowledge Societies will value their ‘parents’ values Civil society Industry Competition Solidarity .

Science in Society rationale /narrative CRÊPE related SiS projects CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” Science in Society rationale /narrative CRÊPE related SiS projects Challenges and changes ahead

CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” FP7-SiS-2007 projects: - GAP1 (04/2008 – 09/2009) - SA - DELIBPROCESSSCP (05/2008 - 01/2010) - SA - FAAN (02/2008 – 03/2010) - CP-FP - CRÊPE (05/2008 – 06/2010?) - CP-FP .

CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” GAP1 April 2008 – September 2009 « … an evidence-based approach that uses participation as the vehicle to improving understanding on fisheries research and management issues of common concern to stakeholders, scientists and policy makers. » . Photo: Gear trawl - Cefas http://www.gap1.eu/Index.htm

CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” DELIBPROCESSSCP May 2008 – January 2010 [housing, mobility, food and drink] « …This project will give civil society organizations a space for identifying research needs and influencing political decisions on sustainable consumption and production. » .

CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” CRÊPE May 2008 – June 2010 « …The project will empower and resource CSOs to participate in co-operative research on various agri-environmental issues. These studies include: research priorities, innovation narratives, agro-fuel production, participation in agrobiotech issues, water scarcity and local agri-food networks. » .

Science in Society rationale / narrative CRÊPE related SiS projects CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” Science in Society rationale / narrative CRÊPE related SiS projects Challenges and changes ahead

Challenges ahead for Science in Society CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” Challenges ahead for Science in Society - Structuring relationships between SiS drivers (e.g. EC MMLs, 2009) Revisiting the notion of progress (e.g. EC ‘GDP and beyond’*, Stiglitz report, 2009) Rewriting hard and soft S&T related rules (e.g. EC Nanotechnologies Code of Conduct, 2008, 2010) . * www.beyond-gdp.eu

Changes ahead for Science in Society CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” Changes ahead for Science in Society New Commissioner for “Research, Innovation and Science” Ms. Máire Geoghegan-Quinn Minister of State for Education, Minister of State for European Affairs, Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications, Minister for Justice, European Court of Auditors,… .

Thank you for your attention! CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind” Thank you for your attention! . References FP7: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.html FP7 Calls: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm Science in Society: http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/