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GeoPolicy: What are European Commission Consultations and how can scientists contribute?

August 30, 2017
GeoPolicy: What are European Commission Consultations and how can scientists contribute?
The European Union flag in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Credit: European Parliament (distributed via Flickr).

The European Commission requires both expert advice and an understanding of public opinion to steer policy and draft new EU legislation proposals that will be introduced to both the Council and the EU Parliament to debate. The EU Commission regularly hosts hearings, workshops, expert groups and consultations to gain valuable insights, prompt discussion and help draft policy.  These forums may be r ...[Read More]

Meet the EGU’s new Science Policy Officer

May 26, 2017
Meet the EGU’s new Science Policy Officer
Introducing Chloe, the EGU's new Policy Fellow.

Hi there, my name is Chloe and I’m embarking on a new challenge. After participating in the EGU’s 2017 General Assembly 3 weeks ago as a warmup, I am starting in Munich as the EGU’s Policy Officer. While the title might sound a little ambiguous, it is an incredibly exciting position that allows me to facilitate the dissemination of the EGU members’ scientific knowledge to EU policy-makers while si ...[Read More]