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The SPIRAL Handbook - Science-Policy Interfaces (SPIs) - what are they?

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Science-Policy Interfaces: a definition | What types of SPI exist? | Some myths about science and policy | Key features of SPIs

 

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The SPIRAL Handbook - Why do we need SPIs?

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Allowing for a broader and more salient range of knowledges to be produced, exchanged and taken into account in decision-making processes | Changing awareness and behaviour

 

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The SPIRAL Handbook - Credibility, relevance, legitimacy and iterativity - why do they matter to SPIs?

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 General features that support successful SPIs | Achieving credibility | Ehancing relevance | Building and maintaining legitimacy | Iteration and evolution

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The SPIRAL Handbook - Possible pitfalls of SPIs

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 Unclear or poorly thought-through SPIs | Power influence | The media | The role of key individuals | Lack of resources

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