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- Title
Above the din but in the fray: environmental scientists as effective advocates.
- Authors
Meyer, Judy L.; Frumhoff, Peter C.; Hamburg, Steven P.; de La Rosa, Carlos
- Abstract
Environmental policies and actions can be improved when environmental scientists engage in science-based advocacy, by calling attention to relevant scientific information and ensuring that policies and their implementation are consistent with the best available science. There are many models for scientist-advocates within and outside of advocacy organizations, and the roles they play may vary, depending on career stage. Here, we discuss the challenges and rewards for scientific staff in science-based advocacy organizations, as well as for an academic working with an advocacy organization, as a consultant, collaborator, or member of an advisory board. We identify some best practices for science-based advocacy and encourage the environmental science community to recognize the importance of the scientist-advocate's role in strengthening environmental policy.
- Subjects
ENVIRONMENTAL sciences; SCIENTISTS; ENVIRONMENTAL policy; PRESSURE groups; SCIENCE &; society
- Publication
Frontiers in Ecology & the Environment, 2010, Vol 8, Issue 6, p299
- ISSN
1540-9295
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1890/090143