Dear colleagues: Please consider sharing your story about communicating science to policymakers at the 2016 Ocean Sciences Meeting. The abstract submission deadline is next week, 23 September 2015.
https://agu.confex.com/agu/os16/preliminaryview.cgi/start.html Session ID#: 8177 Bringing science to the forefront of policy discussions is important for sound decision-making and the sustainability of the world's aquatic systems. Aquatic science and research can inform policies to address some of the most challenging societal problems including rising sea levels and the impact of pollution on aquatic ecosystems. Understanding the interaction between the aquatic environment and our natural resources, public and environmental safety, national security, and the global economy requires a wide range of expertise, including the scientific community. Many scientists want to broaden the impact of their research, but don’t know how or where to start. In this session, presenters will discuss how they've engaged with policymakers, what policymakers want to know, and what kinds of contributions scientists can make to policy development and implementation. Best regards, Michelle McCrackin (Stockholm University) Adrienne Sponberg (Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography)
