The event organized by UNU-CPR and Frontiers, in collaboration with the Group of Friends on Science for Action, addressed how to enhance the utilization of scientific evidence in policy-making during the UN General Assembly’s High-Level Week. It referenced the policy brief “From Science to Policy: Planetary Solutions in Action,” which provides actionable insights across four areas: decarbonization, water, biodiversity, and institutional reform.
Key points of discussion included:
- Timeliness, clarity, credibility, and relevance of evidence for policymakers.
- Conditions for effective implementation, such as financial support, infrastructure, institutional capacity, and regulatory frameworks.
- Enhancing multilateral negotiations related to climate change and other global challenges.
- The necessity of strengthening connections between scientists and decision-makers while addressing existing knowledge gaps.
Speakers included prominent figures like UNU Rector Tshilidzi Marwala and scholars from various universities. The event aimed to foster meaningful dialogue and identify pathways for integrating scientific findings into policy and action.
