Science into policy

This booklet is to help NERC staff and NERC-funded scientists to:

a) recognise the relevance of science to policy-makers;

b) identify available opportunities, routes and best practice to influence policy-making;

c) communicate science in an appropriate and accessible way, to the right policy-makers, showing how it fits their policy needs.

The booklet explains key aspects of the UK policy-making process and gives links to some important information sources.

Case studies from the impact of environmental research are used throughout the booklet to illustrate good practice in science-to-policy.

The booklet also indicates where to find help within NERC and gives information on training.

To order a paper copy of this publication, please email requests@nerc.ac.uk. Our policy is normally to send only one copy to each address.