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GeoPolicy: Reflecting on science advice as shown in the 2019 Chernobyl series

August 18, 2023
GeoPolicy: Reflecting on science advice as shown in the 2019 Chernobyl series
HBO poster advertising the Chernobyl series. © Home Box Office, Inc.

The HBO and Sky UK television series Chernobyl is a historical drama that explores the events leading up to and following the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Pripyat Ukraine. Not only does this series focus on one of the worst nuclear accidents in history, but also on the challenges and successes of one of the lead scientists involved in communicating the scientific evidence to key decision-mak ...[Read More]

GeoPolicy: Science Activism vs. Science Advice – choosing your path to policy impact

July 28, 2023
GeoPolicy: Science Activism vs. Science Advice – choosing your path to policy impact
The EGU's 2022 Science for Policy event inside the European Parliament. Photo Credit: Simon Clark

Science is a vital part of the policymaking process. It enables decision-makers to better understand the policy options that they have and the potential consequences of any actions or inaction. While it is just one factor that policymakers should consider during their decision-making process, it is an important one! This month’s GeoPolicy blog post will explore two different approaches that scient ...[Read More]

GeoPolicy: What is science diplomacy?

August 12, 2022
GeoPolicy: What is science diplomacy?
Senior Staff of the Parliament of Moldova visiting the European Parliament - © European Union (2018) - European Parliament

For the most part, EGU’s policy activities focus on science advice, science for policy, and occasionally a policy for science initiative! But Science Diplomacy is another adjacent area that is often asked about. This month’s GeoPolicy Blog post will give an overview of Science Diplomacy, its different strands, and how scientists can engage with it!   What do we mean by science diplomacy? Scie ...[Read More]