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SPIRAL "UK National Ecosystem Assessment" paper publshed
A new paper has been published based on work carried for SPIRAL, authored by Kerry Waylen and Juliette Young. This paper focuses on the first phase of the UK National Ecosystem Assessment.
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About SPIRAL
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In this part of the project, we aim to contribute to the design, implementation and testing of science-policy interfaces for biodiversity in order to improve the effectiveness of science-policy interfaces regarding the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
Progress
January 2012
Highlights from workshop on evaluation criteria on science-policy interfaces
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The overall aim of WP 2 is to improve understanding of the science-policy dialogue with regards to the role of biodiversity in underpinning livelihoods and ecosystem services.
WP 4 - Designing and Testing
WP 4 of the project aims to contribute to the design, implementation and testing of science-policy interfaces for biodiversity in order to improve the effectiveness of science-policy interfaces regarding the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity through a number of test cases.
WP 3 - Positive Mechanisms
In WP 3 we will consider the different ways in which the science-policy interface influences human behaviour with an impact on biodiversity and ecosystems.
WP 2 - Constraining and Facilitating Communication Factors
The overall aim of WP 2 of the project is to improve understanding of the science-policy dialogue with regards to the role of biodiversity in underpinning livelihoods and ecosystem services.
