セッション詳細
Communicating science for policy
2026年7月20日(月) 9:00 〜 11:30
大会議室(広仁会館大会議室)
座長:Shaheen Motala Timol(Head Academic and Quality Enhancement, Middlesex University Mauritius/Chair, INGSA-Africa, Mauritius)
Background / Context
The increasing complexity of contemporary societal challenges, including climate change, public health emergencies, digital transformation, and sustainable development, has highlighted the need for evidence-informed policymaking (think for instance Covid). Scientific research provides critical knowledge that can support decision makers into effective decision-making; however, evidence does not automatically translate into policy action. Policymakers often operate in fast-moving environments shaped by political, social, economic, and institutional considerations, while researchers typically communicate within academic contexts. As a result, the science–policy interface has emerged as an important area of practice, requiring researchers to develop skills that enable them to communicate evidence clearly, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute meaningfully to policy discussions.
Key Issues or Challenges
Explain the key issues, gaps, or challenges that the presentation will address.
One of the key challenges facing researchers is understanding how evidence is used within policymaking processes. Scientific information is only one of many factors influencing decisions, and research findings must compete with political priorities, resource constraints, public opinion, and competing forms of knowledge. Researchers often struggle to communicate complex or uncertain findings in ways that are relevant and accessible to decision-makers. Additional challenges include identifying the right audiences, selecting appropriate engagement strategies, building trust, and navigating differences in language, expectations, and timelines between scientific and policy communities.
Approach / Perspective
Describe the perspective, research findings, experiences, or initiatives that will be introduced in the presentation.
The session draws on the Communicating Science for Policy book project, which brings together international perspectives, practical experiences, and evidence-based approaches to strengthening engagement between researchers and policymakers. The session synthesises key concepts and frameworks from the book.
Key Messages
Summarize the main insights or lessons that the audience will gain from the presentation.
Completing the session will equip participant with a clearer understanding of their potential role in science-policy communication, practical tools to communicate effectively, and valuable insights from research and practice.
Implications for Science and Society
Explain how the discussion contributes to advancing science, leadership, diversity, or international collaboration.
By supporting researchers’ capacity to communicate and engage effectively with policymakers, this session contributes to more inclusive and evidence-informed decision-making. It promotes leadership in science-policy engagement, supports the participation of diverse voices and knowledge systems in policy processes, and highlights the importance of collaboration across disciplines and sectors. Ultimately, stronger communication between science and policy enhances the contribution of research to addressing societal challenges.
The increasing complexity of contemporary societal challenges, including climate change, public health emergencies, digital transformation, and sustainable development, has highlighted the need for evidence-informed policymaking (think for instance Covid). Scientific research provides critical knowledge that can support decision makers into effective decision-making; however, evidence does not automatically translate into policy action. Policymakers often operate in fast-moving environments shaped by political, social, economic, and institutional considerations, while researchers typically communicate within academic contexts. As a result, the science–policy interface has emerged as an important area of practice, requiring researchers to develop skills that enable them to communicate evidence clearly, engage with diverse stakeholders, and contribute meaningfully to policy discussions.
Key Issues or Challenges
Explain the key issues, gaps, or challenges that the presentation will address.
One of the key challenges facing researchers is understanding how evidence is used within policymaking processes. Scientific information is only one of many factors influencing decisions, and research findings must compete with political priorities, resource constraints, public opinion, and competing forms of knowledge. Researchers often struggle to communicate complex or uncertain findings in ways that are relevant and accessible to decision-makers. Additional challenges include identifying the right audiences, selecting appropriate engagement strategies, building trust, and navigating differences in language, expectations, and timelines between scientific and policy communities.
Approach / Perspective
Describe the perspective, research findings, experiences, or initiatives that will be introduced in the presentation.
The session draws on the Communicating Science for Policy book project, which brings together international perspectives, practical experiences, and evidence-based approaches to strengthening engagement between researchers and policymakers. The session synthesises key concepts and frameworks from the book.
Key Messages
Summarize the main insights or lessons that the audience will gain from the presentation.
Completing the session will equip participant with a clearer understanding of their potential role in science-policy communication, practical tools to communicate effectively, and valuable insights from research and practice.
Implications for Science and Society
Explain how the discussion contributes to advancing science, leadership, diversity, or international collaboration.
By supporting researchers’ capacity to communicate and engage effectively with policymakers, this session contributes to more inclusive and evidence-informed decision-making. It promotes leadership in science-policy engagement, supports the participation of diverse voices and knowledge systems in policy processes, and highlights the importance of collaboration across disciplines and sectors. Ultimately, stronger communication between science and policy enhances the contribution of research to addressing societal challenges.