Science Policy Interface

Question 1

What is the difference between the research performed by PBL-Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency and policy relevant research by Wageningen University?

Answer 1

• PBL informs policy makers and governments, while WUR does not have a formal position meaning that WUR does not have to report to policy makers.
• PBL always works in an integrated way and with assessments ( not primary research)

Question 2

What is a ‘science assessment’ and what is its role in the Science -Policy interface ?

Answer 2

It is making judgements on the state of knowledge on an environmental issue or phenomenon by a large group of people with an integrated background.

Question 3

Why was IPBES (similar to IPCC but then for ecosystem services) installed by the international community and what is its role?

Answer 3

To increase legitimacy and provide saliency to the answers that IPBES provides to decision makers

Question 4

What is the role of IPBES?

Answer 4

• Policy support
• Assessments
• Communication
• Capacity building