Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: Pressing global challenges, such as climate change, the COVID‐19 pandemic, or antibiotic resistance, require coordinated international responses guided by evidence‐informed decisions. For this purpose, it is critical that scientists engage in providing insights during the decision‐making process. However, the mechanisms for the engagement of scientists in policy‐making are complex and vary internationally, which often poses significant challenges to their involvement. Herein, we address some of the mechanisms and barriers for scientists to engage in policy‐making with a global perspective by early‐career scientists. We highlight the importance of scientific academies, societies, universities, and early‐career networks as stakeholders and how they can adapt their structures to actively contribute to shaping global policies, with representative examples from chemistry‐related disciplines. We showcase the importance of raising awareness, providing resources and training, and leading discussions about connecting emerging scientists with global decision‐makers to address societal challenges through policies.
Source: Angewandte Chemie
Institutions: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Royal Scientific Society, University of California, Berkeley, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional, University of the Witwatersrand, TERI University, Energy and Resources Institute, University of Fribourg, Adolphe Merkle Institute, University of Aveiro
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4382397828