Dear Colleagues,
Registrations for the above meeting will close on Monday 13 October.
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. For further
information about the Council, visit the SAC website at:
http://www.defra.gov.uk/science/how/advisory.htm
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,
John Beddington, Government’s Chief Scientific Advisor will address the
meeting on “Key Science Challenges across Government”.
The meeting is free to attend but pre-registration is essential.
Register for this event (link to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?
sm=nHXGVItRZu_2b0Wo7f2nI_2fDQ_3d_3d
Alternatively, contact the Science Advisory Council Secretariat
Area 1A, Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
Tel: 0207 238 1585
Fax 0207 238 1504
or e-mail: [log in to unmask]
Venue
Central Hall Westminster
Storey's Gate
London
SW1H 9NH
Central Hall Westminster (link to http://www.c-h-w.com/imgs/colmap.pdf) is
located on Storey's Gate, across the road from Westminster Abbey and
Houses of Parliament.
How to get there
Underground
Westminster on the Jubilee, Circle and District lines. St James' Park on the
Circle and District lines. Victoria on the Victoria, Circle and District lines.
British Rail
Central Hall is within easy walking distance of Victoria, Charing Cross and
Waterloo mainline stations.
Buses
Buses 11, 24, 148 and 211 pass the door. Buses 3, 12, 53, 53X, 77A, 88, 109,
159 and 453 stop nearby
Car Parking
Public car parks operate in Abingdon Street, Horseferry Road, Rochester Row
and Semley Place. There is also parking adjacent to the building on Tothill
Street and Matthew Parker Street.
Please note that although open to the public, this is first and foremost a
working meeting for the Council.
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