Science in Government liaises with government departments and agencies on scientific and technical key issues, to ensure that scientific evidence is applied effectively to policy making
This role is very important in issues that cross departmental boundaries, such as emergency planning, and climate change. Science in Government also networks extensively with leading scientists and organisations with an interest in a particular policy area, to ensure that the views of stakeholders are taken into account.
Science in Government covers the following key issues:
Brain Science Addiction and Drugs
Civil Contingencies
Climate Change
DNA sequences
Energy
Food Security
GM and Agricultural Biotechnology
Human Genetics
Nanotechnologies
