JNCC Launches Science Impact Strategy
JNCC has launched its new Science Impact Strategy, aiming to maximize the impact of its scientific work over the next five years. This initiative comes in light of the urgent need to address the triple crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution.
Context of the Crisis
The world is increasingly facing repercussions from these interlinked issues, which threaten the systems that sustain life. Renowned organizations such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services stress the necessity for immediate action and transformative change.
JNCC’s Role
To address these challenges, JNCC seeks to deliver robust evidence and actionable advice, assisting decision-making across the UK, its Overseas Territories, and internationally. Drawing from over thirty years of experience supporting nature, JNCC aims to ensure that its scientific contributions drive meaningful action.
Strategy Overview
The Science Impact Strategy has two key goals:
- To provide JNCC staff with a framework for delivering targeted scientific evidence and advice.
- To illustrate how JNCC’s science supports policy and decision-making, fostering opportunities for collaboration.
Six Science Principles
Key to this strategy are six guiding principles that will shape their scientific approach:
- Generate new evidence addressing key policy needs.
- Translate existing evidence into actionable policy advice.
- Collaborate with partners to enhance impact.
- Integrate natural and social sciences for effective outcomes.
- Strengthen learning and evaluation to boost science impact.
- Communicate evidence effectively to promote action.
To learn more about this initiative, you can watch their introductory video and read the comprehensive Science Impact Strategy.
