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This chapter describes science-policy interfaces (SPIs) as an opportunity to support sustainable development by bridging the knowledge-action gap and fostering evidence-based policies. The biggest challenges of sustainable development presented and discussed in previous chapters, including climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental injustice, and pandemics, are growing increasingly complex and uncertain. It has long been argued that for public interventions, such as policies, to more effectively address such problems and enhance sustainable development, structured evidence-based advice is needed.
Based on examples and theoretical knowledge from the literature, the chapter demonstrates how SPIs have the potential to fill knowledge gaps and foster concerted action on complex sustainability problems, specifically related to the environmental dimensions of sustainable development. Examples of prominent SPIs at the global scale are the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), which we explore in depth later in the chapter.
The chapter also presents the scholarly discourse on the effectiveness of SPIs in brief, emphasising the importance of being aware of the benefits and limitations of SPIs and different models of formalised knowledge co-production. While many scholars advocate for a co-production model over a linear model, the literature agrees that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution for facilitating interactions and coordination between knowledge holders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to effectively enhance sustainable development and synergies between interventions. When talking about sustainable development, social-political contexts need to be considered because sustainability issues are inherently interlinked and political, as reiterated in previous chapters. This chapter emphasises that effective science-policy engagement requires a two-way, iterative knowledge exchange. This approach is essential for operationalising a co-production model that incorporates diverse perspectives and knowledge systems—an indispensable factor in addressing the complex, interlinked challenges of sustainable development. Building on the previous chapter’s exploration of the growing significance of science-policy interactions in sustainable development, we want to offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on the dynamics of major intergovernmental organisations shaping the science-policy interface.

This chapter describes science-policy interfaces (SPIs) as an opportunity to support sustainable development by bridging the knowledge-action gap and fostering evidence-based policies. The biggest challenges of sustainable development presented and discussed in previous chapters, including climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental injustice, and pandemics, are growing increasingly complex and uncertain. It has long been argued that for public interventions, such as policies, to more effectively address such problems and enhance sustainable development, structured evidence-based advice is needed.
Based on examples and theoretical knowledge from the literature, the chapter demonstrates how SPIs have the potential to fill knowledge gaps and foster concerted action on complex sustainability problems, specifically related to the environmental dimensions of sustainable development. Examples of prominent SPIs at the global scale are the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), which we explore in depth later in the chapter.
The chapter also presents the scholarly discourse on the effectiveness of SPIs in brief, emphasising the importance of being aware of the benefits and limitations of SPIs and different models of formalised knowledge co-production. While many scholars advocate for a co-production model over a linear model, the literature agrees that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution for facilitating interactions and coordination between knowledge holders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to effectively enhance sustainable development and synergies between interventions. When talking about sustainable development, social-political contexts need to be considered because sustainability issues are inherently interlinked and political, as reiterated in previous chapters. This chapter emphasises that effective science-policy engagement requires a two-way, iterative knowledge exchange. This approach is essential for operationalising a co-production model that incorporates diverse perspectives and knowledge systems—an indispensable factor in addressing the complex, interlinked challenges of sustainable development. Building on the previous chapter’s exploration of the growing significance of science-policy interactions in sustainable development, we want to offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on the dynamics of major intergovernmental organisations shaping the science-policy interface.

This chapter describes science-policy interfaces (SPIs) as an opportunity to support sustainable development by bridging the knowledge-action gap and fostering evidence-based policies. The biggest challenges of sustainable development presented and discussed in previous chapters, including climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental injustice, and pandemics, are growing increasingly complex and uncertain. It has long been argued that for public interventions, such as policies, to more effectively address such problems and enhance sustainable development, structured evidence-based advice is needed.
Based on examples and theoretical knowledge from the literature, the chapter demonstrates how SPIs have the potential to fill knowledge gaps and foster concerted action on complex sustainability problems, specifically related to the environmental dimensions of sustainable development. Examples of prominent SPIs at the global scale are the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), which we explore in depth later in the chapter.
The chapter also presents the scholarly discourse on the effectiveness of SPIs in brief, emphasising the importance of being aware of the benefits and limitations of SPIs and different models of formalised knowledge co-production. While many scholars advocate for a co-production model over a linear model, the literature agrees that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution for facilitating interactions and coordination between knowledge holders, policymakers, and other stakeholders to effectively enhance sustainable development and synergies between interventions. When talking about sustainable development, social-political contexts need to be considered because sustainability issues are inherently interlinked and political, as reiterated in previous chapters. This chapter emphasises that effective science-policy engagement requires a two-way, iterative knowledge exchange. This approach is essential for operationalising a co-production model that incorporates diverse perspectives and knowledge systems—an indispensable factor in addressing the complex, interlinked challenges of sustainable development. Building on the previous chapter’s exploration of the growing significance of science-policy interactions in sustainable development, we want to offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on the dynamics of major intergovernmental organisations shaping the science-policy interface.

From 25 to 27 May, a delegation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) of six MEPs led by the Committee Chair David McAllister (EPP, Germany) visited Cape Town, Pretoria, and Johannesburg, South Africa.
The delegation met South African political leaders and partners to discuss deepening EU-South Africa cooperation. Key topics included international relations in a changing geopolitical landscape, security, political ties, and the Global Gateway, the EU's strategy for global infrastructure investment.
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Populisten unterscheiden sich von Demokraten vor allem in der Art, wie sie Angst instrumentalisieren. Sie glauben: Wer Angst macht, hat Macht. Und leider stimmt das. , Wer verstehen will, warum demokratische Gesellschaften heute so fragil geworden sind, muss nicht auf Migration, Globalisierung oder technologische Umbrüche schauen. Er muss auf die politische Instrumentalisierung von Angst blicken. Und die hat einen ökonomischen Kern. Neu ist, wie gezielt Angst ...

Alors que les interpellations ont augmenté de 30% sur un an depuis la victoire du PSG en Ligue des Champions en 2025, la classe politique réfléchit aux moyens de juguler la violence qui accompagne désormais ce genre d’évènement.

L'ancien ministre français André Santini est mort à l'âge de 85 ans, a annoncé lundi un de ses adjoints. Maire depuis 1980 d'Issy-les-Moulineaux, près de Paris, il avait été réélu en mars, au terme d'une campagne de plusieurs mois menée depuis l'hôpital à la suite d'une chute.

Le plus ancien maire des Hauts-de-Seine est décédé dans la nuit de dimanche à lundi, après plus de quarante ans à la tête de sa commune.

Les électeurs du Kosovo retournent aux urnes le 7 juin, pour les troisièmes législatives en 18 mois. Aucune sortie de crise n'est assurée, car il faudra une majorité des deux-tiers au sein du Parlement pour élire le nouveau chef de l'État. Vetëvendosje espère un plébiscite mais, à défaut, évoque déjà la possibilité d'un nouveau scrutin à l'automne...

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Emmanuel Macron a annoncé, lundi, qu'un nouveau pétrolier en provenance de Russie avait été arraisonné par la France la veille. Ce dernier est attendu mardi matin en baie de Douarnenez (Finistère), a indiqué la préfecture maritime de l'Atlantique.

Selon la treizième édition de l'indice de la Confédération syndicale internationale, la crise des droits des travailleurs s'accentue et concerne désormais de "grandes démocraties" comme les États-Unis et la France. L'organisation fustige une hausse du recours à la force contre les travailleurs et des entraves à la justice.

Les députés ont approuvé à l’unanimité, lundi, une proposition de loi visant à mieux protéger les enfants des violences à l’école et dans le périscolaire. Rédigé dans le sillage de l'affaire Bétharram – symbole des violences physiques et sexuelles infligées aux enfants dans l'enseignement privé catholique –, le texte renforce le contrôle des intervenants et la régulation des établissements privés.

Extraordinary meeting of the International Trade Committee and joint meeting with the Internal Market Committee and the Industry Committee. Both on Tuesday 2 June
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Extraordinary meeting of the International Trade Committee and joint meeting with the Internal Market Committee and the Industry Committee. Both on Tuesday 2 June
Committee on International Trade

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Extraordinary meeting of the International Trade Committee and joint meeting with the Internal Market Committee and the Industry Committee. Both on Tuesday 2 June
Committee on International Trade

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Extraordinary meeting of the International Trade Committee and joint meeting with the Internal Market Committee and the Industry Committee. Both on Tuesday 2 June
Committee on International Trade

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Depuis un an, le compte Instagram "Amine le Conquérant" met en valeur dans des vidéos les châteaux comme Versailles et Vaux-le-Vicomte. Derrière ce pseudo, Amine Kassid propose des visites dans différents lieux du patrimoine français. Une approche qui a suscité des commentaires haineux. Stéphane Bern à quant à lui, apporté son soutien au réalisateur.

Un recours a été déposé devant le tribunal administratif de Paris pour “carence fautive” par les associations Notre affaire à tous, Bloom, Générations futures et des riverains de sites contaminés. Pour François Veillerette, porte-parole de Générations futures, invité de France 24 : “L’Etat a fait preuve d’inaction coupable face aux PFAS d’où notre action devant la justice.”

Pour son premier meeting de campagne, le candidat à l’élection présidentielle veut incarner «l’action et l’espoir» contre «les apôtres du déclin». Il attaque le RN et LFI sans oublier d’égratigner Édouard Philippe.

La vague de chaleur d'une précocité inédite qui a frappé la France devrait toucher à sa fin durant le week-end, laissant sur son passage des préoccupations quant au niveau de préparation du pays aux prochaines canicules, à trois semaines du début de l'été.