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“Science advice under pressure” conference – save the date!

The European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism warmly invites everyone working at the science-policy interface to save the date and participate in this conference, which aims to explore the key challenges of delivery science advice under pressure through a series of panel debates, interactive sessions and networking opportunities.

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date:  27/04/2022 - 28/04/2022

venue:  Brussels and online

Organiser:  European Commission's Scientific Advice Mechanism

Registration:  Register here:

Science advice must deliver fast. But this challenge puts science for policy under pressure. 

  • It must be clear and direct, even when the evidence is complex, incomplete, uncertain and controversial.
  • It must maintain the highest standards of independence, even while working closely with policymakers.
  • It must stay true to the values of science in a politically and socially complex world.

In other words, science advice must reconcile certainty with speed, clarity with caution, and neutrality with political acumen. Is any of this even possible?