Global Principles for Scientific Advice to Governments

Around the world, there are many different models for bringing scientific evidence and expertise into policymaking. Some governments appoint scientific advisors, and others use expert committees or draw on their national academies. While respecting and valuing this diversity, are there global principles that can underpin and thereby improve the practice of scientific advice, building on notions of responsibility, integrity, independence, and accountability? The International Network for Government Science Advice, supported by other leading international science bodies, is coordinating a process to synthesize related efforts to understand and collect these principles. This session provides an interactive opportunity to be a part of this global consultation process. By bringing together leading thinkers and practitioners in scientific advice to discuss and seek input from AAAS members and attendees, this discussion session aims to identify ways to strengthen scientific advice worldwide.