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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]

GeoPolicy: How a professional YouTuber inspired a science-policy debate in Europe

March 4, 2022
GeoPolicy: How a professional YouTuber inspired a science-policy debate in Europe
Image credit: Burst in Business

  I recently had the opportunity to talk with Joachim Allgaier, Professor for Communication and Digital Society at the Fulda University of Applied Sciences in Germany, about how video platforms such as YouTube support science communication and influence political decisions. This month’s GeoPolicy blog post explores some of the benefits of having an accessible online source of information and ...[Read More]