SynCom at EGU 2024
PICO session and a splinter meeting to enhance collaboration and dialogue at the science-policy interface
i) Group picture of all the speakers and co-conveners who contributed to the PICO session ‘Science Policy Interface: Shaping Debates and Building Bridges.’. ii) SynCom Consultant Dr. Katharina Sielemann giving a presentation on considerations for planning and conducting a science-policy dialogues, using the Parliamentary Event on Sea Level Rise as a case study. © Helmholtz/SynCom
SynCom took part in the European Geoscience Union (EGU) General Assembly 2024 organizing and contributing to two engaging sessions aimed at fostering collaboration and dialogue at the science-policy interface.
The first session was a so-called splinter meeting i.e. a networking session, which was hosted by Marie Heidenreich. The session served as a platform to exchange ideas and experience between scientists and other actors who work within the science-policy interface. After an icebreaker activity the attendees were divided into three groups, each focusing on different aspects of the science-policy interface. The discussions were lively and constructive, covering the topics i) science-policy experiences, ii) challenges of science-policy interactions and how to overcome them, and iii) big science-policy questions that so far have not been answered.
Further, SynCom organized a PICO session titled ‘Science Policy Interface: Shaping Debates and Building Bridges.’ In this format, each speaker briefly showcased their science-policy project in a two-minute presentation. Afterwards, the audience could directly engage with the speakers and their respective projects during a ‘virtual poster session’. Overall, the session served as a catalyst for dialogue and knowledge exchange, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing complex societal challenges.
