Please find below details of an open meeting to take place on 28 October 2008.
SCIENCE IN DEFRA
OPEN MEETING – Science Advisory Council
28 October 2008
Research and analysis is absolutely critical for Defra. It helps us identify and
tackle future challenges, supports new policy solutions, and provides evidence
for decision-making.
But how does Defra get independent, forward-looking strategic scientific
advice on major cross-cutting issues like securing a healthy natural
environment and tackling causes and consequences of climate change?
The Science Advisory Council is THE key independent body advising Defra
Scientists and Ministers. It challenges the department to improve its use of
science, which informs and directs much of Defra’s work.
The Council will hold an open meeting on Tuesday 28 October 2008. This is an
excellent opportunity to see how the Council works, and find out more about
the big scientific challenges Defra is facing.
The meeting will examine:
• Defra's Evidence Programme – establishing the major evidence challenges
Defra is facing and the future research and development activities needed to
tackle these,
• The Council’s role in continuing to provide the best possible independent
strategic science advice to Defra,
• Current animal health issues, including an update on work to identify
research gaps and priorities for the control of Bluetongue,
Professor John Beddington, Government’s Chief Scientific Advisor will address
the meeting on “Key Science Challenges across Government”.
Venue
Central Hall Westminster
Storey's Gate
London
SW1H 9NH
Registration
The meeting is free to attend but pre-registration is essential. More
information about the Council, the full meeting agenda, and registration details
are available at:
defra.gov.uk/science
For any questions, please contact
Science Advisory Council Secretariat
Area 1A, Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London SW1P 3JR
Tel: 0207 2384993
email: [log in to unmask]
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