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Panel at Science Day stresses institutional reform, new incentive structures and public engagement to scale science‑policy impact
Summary
Panelists from the International Science Council, Stockholm Environment Institute, Sloan Foundation and others called for redesigned institutions, new reward systems for transdisciplinary work, expanded international coordination and better science communication to build trust and enable mission‑oriented science for SDG implementation.
A high‑level panel convened after the case studies to discuss structural barriers and practical steps to scale science that informs SDG implementation.
Panelists included Robert Dijkgraaf (president‑elect, International Science Council), Ed Carr (US Center Director, Stockholm Environment Institute), Daniel Goroff (Vice President, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation), Yancy Flores‑Boisso (chair, Global Young Academy) and Astra Bonini (UN DESA). Anna Marath (SDSN) moderated.
Major themes:
- Institutional incentives and career structures: Yancy Flores‑Boisso and others argued…
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