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Science-based decision making: Options for increasing the impact of UN decision making and scientific support to the political process. Lynn Wagner IISD. IPCC Envy. Credibility of findings Ability to influence policy makers Ability to generate public support for action
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Science-based decision making: Options for increasing the impact of UN decision making and scientific support to the political process Lynn Wagner IISD
IPCC Envy • Credibility of findings • Ability to influence policy makers • Ability to generate public support for action • Could IPCC respond to questions from other MEAs?
Other Structures and Models • UNCCD Committee on Science and Technology (CST) • Ad Hoc Panels • Group of Experts • Conference format
Other Structures and Models • Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP) • 13 members appointed by an Oversight Committee • Identifies and addresses new and emerging issues • Publishes reviews, assessments and methodologies
Other Structures and Models • CBD Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) • Meeting of past, current and future SBSTTA Chairs