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 Forum Earth and Environment
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.
