UK-Russia Climate Change Science Collaboration Project

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Research on Science and Policy Linkages

The research on science-policy linkages examined how policy makers in the UK and Russia utilise science and how science can be guided by the needs of future policy, such that data and other 'evidence' become available in a timely manner. The work has helped to increase our understanding of the links between science and policy in both the UK and Russia, including on the mechanisms involved, the stakeholders and their interactions, the different relationships (e.g. institutional, ad hoc, networking activities) that bring together science and policy, and examples of initiatives designed to improve these linkages. Better understanding of the potential barriers and opportunities will enable the practical delivery of more effective dialogue, applied (policy relevant) science and policy making.

A report was produced that summarises the results of the work and provides information and practical examples of how science is, or could be, used to inform and underpin evidence-based policy.

The report consists of an overview of the evidence gathered through the course of the project work including a summary of the UK and Russia literature reviews; two case studies (one from the UK and one from Russia) focusing on a practical example of how science and policy are linked, and summaries of interviews with a number of stakeholders (mainly in Russia but also in UK). Key learning points were distilled from the evidence collected, conclusions drawn and a series of recommendations developed. A number of Appendices provide additional detail to support key sections of the report.

Click here to download the Executive Summary
Click here to download the full report
Click here to download the Appendices
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