Topic outline
This course introduces science–policy interfaces (SPIs) for agrifood systems, exploring their role in connecting knowledge, actors and decision-making to address complex and interconnected challenges.
It examines the principles and models that can support effective SPIs, and considers how collaboration across sectors, governance levels and time horizons can contribute to more coherent and context-sensitive policy processes.
The course also highlights approaches for integrating scientific, local, Indigenous Peoples’ and experiential knowledge, with a focus on inclusive, iterative and evidence-informed processes that support better-informed decision-making.
This course is intended for:
- Agrifood systems actors
- Policymakers
- Scientists
- People who connect knowledge and policy
- Indigenous Peoples, women and youth
- The role and functions of science–policy interfaces in agrifood systems.
- Principles and models for effective science–policy interfaces.
- Collaboration across sectors, governance levels and time horizons.
- Approaches for integrating diverse knowledge systems into policy processes.
- Inclusive, iterative and evidence-informed decision-making.
This course consists of 4 lessons of approximately 25 minutes duration:
- Lesson 1 – Why science–policy interfaces matter
- Lesson 2 – What makes SPIs effective: Guiding principles and SPI models
- Lesson 3 – Cross-sectoral collaboration and cross-scale coordination
- Lesson 4 – Integrating diverse knowledge systems
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