PolicyLab meetings are regular events at the Royal Society which bring together policymakers and scientists to discuss current topics in science policy. noreply@blogger.com (The Royal Society)Sat, 7 Sep 2024 00:49:43 +0100Blogger http://www.blogger.com5125http://policylabmeetings.blogspot.com/en-usnoCopyright The Royal SocietyPolicyLab meetings are regular evening events which bring together policymakers and scientists to discuss current topics in science policy.Audio recordings of the Society's PolicyLab meetings.The Royal Societynoreply@blogger.comThe Royal Societyhttp://policylabmeetings.blogspot.com/2013/05/sustainable-intensification-future-of.htmlThu, 16 May 2013 16:05:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476029465880395876.post-6694335832953605007This PolicyLab event was held on 9 May and the panel included Professor David Baulcombe FRS, Professor Janet Dwyer, Dr Les Firbank, Martin Nesbit (Defra) and Martin Haworth (NFU).<br /><br />Sustainable intensification is the buzzword of the moment for UK and EU farming policy. But in light of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reforms due later this year, does sustainable intensification represent an impossible paradox?&nbsp; Or does it really represent a viable future for Europe's farming industry?&nbsp; The panel broadly addressed the following questions: What is sustainable intensification? What is required from the CAP reform to make sustainable intensification economically viable? Do environmental services and biodiversity have a place in farming policy? Does it represent an attractive source of income and lifestyle choice for farmers? Will it work in the UK? Can sustainable intensification work within the Common Agricultural Policy?noreply@blogger.com (The Royal Society)noThis PolicyLab event was held on 9 May and the panel included Professor David Baulcombe FRS, Professor Janet Dwyer, Dr Les Firbank, Martin Nesbit (Defra) and Martin Haworth (NFU). Sustainable intensification is the buzzword of the moment for UK and EU farming policy. But in light of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reforms due later this year, does sustainable intensification represent an impossible paradox?&nbsp; Or does it really represent a viable future for Europe's farming industry?&nbsp; The panel broadly addressed the following questions: What is sustainable intensification? What is required from the CAP reform to make sustainable intensification economically viable? Do environmental services and biodiversity have a place in farming policy? Does it represent an attractive source of income and lifestyle choice for farmers? Will it work in the UK? Can sustainable intensification work within the Common Agricultural Policy?The Royal SocietyThis PolicyLab event was held on 9 May and the panel included Professor David Baulcombe FRS, Professor Janet Dwyer, Dr Les Firbank, Martin Nesbit (Defra) and Martin Haworth (NFU). Sustainable intensification is the buzzword of the moment for UK and EU farming policy. But in light of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reforms due later this year, does sustainable intensification represent an impossible paradox?&nbsp; Or does it really represent a viable future for Europe's farming industry?&nbsp; The panel broadly addressed the following questions: What is sustainable intensification? What is required from the CAP reform to make sustainable intensification economically viable? Do environmental services and biodiversity have a place in farming policy? Does it represent an attractive source of income and lifestyle choice for farmers? Will it work in the UK? Can sustainable intensification work within the Common Agricultural Policy?http://policylabmeetings.blogspot.com/2012/11/environment-secretary-launches-capital.htmlFri, 30 Nov 2012 16:05:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476029465880395876.post-3527161508838679179Secretary of State for Environment, food and rural affairs, Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP, gave a keynote speech at our most recent PolicyLab, Valuing nature: an audience with the Natural Capital Committee, on Monday 26 November. noreply@blogger.com (The Royal Society)noSecretary of State for Environment, food and rural affairs, Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP, gave a keynote speech at our most recent PolicyLab, Valuing nature: an audience with the Natural Capital Committee, on Monday 26 November.The Royal SocietySecretary of State for Environment, food and rural affairs, Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP, gave a keynote speech at our most recent PolicyLab, Valuing nature: an audience with the Natural Capital Committee, on Monday 26 November.http://policylabmeetings.blogspot.com/2011/11/role-of-african-science-academies-in.htmlWed, 9 Nov 2011 09:45:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476029465880395876.post-3981285909374626572At this PolicyLab, Professor Martyn Poliakoff FRS chairs a discussion on the efficacy of funding scientific research for development, and the role that African academies can play within their national science and innovation systems. Martyn is joined by a Panel comprising Michael Anderson, Director General for Policy and Global Issues, Department for International Development, Professor Shibru Tedla, Vice President of the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences and Andrew Scott, Policy and Programmes Director at Practical Action.noreply@blogger.com (The Royal Society)noAt this PolicyLab, Professor Martyn Poliakoff FRS chairs a discussion on the efficacy of funding scientific research for development, and the role that African academies can play within their national science and innovation systems. Martyn is joined by a Panel comprising Michael Anderson, Director General for Policy and Global Issues, Department for International Development, Professor Shibru Tedla, Vice President of the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences and Andrew Scott, Policy and Programmes Director at Practical Action.The Royal SocietyAt this PolicyLab, Professor Martyn Poliakoff FRS chairs a discussion on the efficacy of funding scientific research for development, and the role that African academies can play within their national science and innovation systems. Martyn is joined by a Panel comprising Michael Anderson, Director General for Policy and Global Issues, Department for International Development, Professor Shibru Tedla, Vice President of the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences and Andrew Scott, Policy and Programmes Director at Practical Action.http://policylabmeetings.blogspot.com/2011/11/importance-of-marine-reserves-and.htmlTue, 8 Nov 2011 15:59:00 GMTtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476029465880395876.post-3241905726510488543Professor Jonathan Gardner is a world-leading expert on marine protection strategies and the current recipient of the UK-NZ Link Foundation visiting Professorship. At this PolicyLab, Jonathan gives his perspective on the role that marine protected areas play in marine conservation and the potential contribution they can make to sustainable fisheries management based on the New Zealand experience. Professor Bob Watson FRS, DEFRA Chief Science Advisor, then speaks about the scientific rationale under-pinning promotion of marine conservation zones and the underlying criteria for selection.noreply@blogger.com (The Royal Society)noProfessor Jonathan Gardner is a world-leading expert on marine protection strategies and the current recipient of the UK-NZ Link Foundation visiting Professorship. At this PolicyLab, Jonathan gives his perspective on the role that marine protected areas play in marine conservation and the potential contribution they can make to sustainable fisheries management based on the New Zealand experience. Professor Bob Watson FRS, DEFRA Chief Science Advisor, then speaks about the scientific rationale under-pinning promotion of marine conservation zones and the underlying criteria for selection.The Royal SocietyProfessor Jonathan Gardner is a world-leading expert on marine protection strategies and the current recipient of the UK-NZ Link Foundation visiting Professorship. At this PolicyLab, Jonathan gives his perspective on the role that marine protected areas play in marine conservation and the potential contribution they can make to sustainable fisheries management based on the New Zealand experience. Professor Bob Watson FRS, DEFRA Chief Science Advisor, then speaks about the scientific rationale under-pinning promotion of marine conservation zones and the underlying criteria for selection.http://policylabmeetings.blogspot.com/2011/09/first-post.htmlThu, 15 Sep 2011 11:02:00 +0100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476029465880395876.post-1824596409244635965Michael Nielsen was an internationally known scientist who helped pioneer the field of quantum computation, whose forthcoming book 'Reinventing Discovery' argues that the information revolution is part of a major shift in how scientific discoveries are made. At this PolicyLab, Michael sets out what he means by open science and why it will be worth a step-change in scientific practice to get there.&nbsp; Geoffrey Boulton FRS will then offer his perspective on the purposes of opening up science, linked to the Royal Society's study of 'Science as a Public Enterprise'.noreply@blogger.com (The Royal Society)noMichael Nielsen was an internationally known scientist who helped pioneer the field of quantum computation, whose forthcoming book 'Reinventing Discovery' argues that the information revolution is part of a major shift in how scientific discoveries are made. At this PolicyLab, Michael sets out what he means by open science and why it will be worth a step-change in scientific practice to get there.&nbsp; Geoffrey Boulton FRS will then offer his perspective on the purposes of opening up science, linked to the Royal Society's study of 'Science as a Public Enterprise'.The Royal SocietyMichael Nielsen was an internationally known scientist who helped pioneer the field of quantum computation, whose forthcoming book 'Reinventing Discovery' argues that the information revolution is part of a major shift in how scientific discoveries are made. At this PolicyLab, Michael sets out what he means by open science and why it will be worth a step-change in scientific practice to get there.&nbsp; Geoffrey Boulton FRS will then offer his perspective on the purposes of opening up science, linked to the Royal Society's study of 'Science as a Public Enterprise'.