Scientific Advice Mechanism

Our scientists say, "AI is here to stay" 🔊 ⬇️ Read the full article, featuring interviews with the Member of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors, Nicole Grobert, and our Working Group Co-Chair Andrea Emilio Rizzoli on our advice on AI in science https://lnkd.in/esxPfbu7

Human health, animal health, plant health and the health of our environment are deeply connected, forming a single common system. 🌱🦚📚💉 Policymakers need to recognise these connections ♻️ and do more to seek optimal outcomes for people, animals, the environment, and the ecosystems that we are all part of...rather than taking a narrow anthropocentric view. 🇪🇺Find out more in our recent publications on One Health in the EU: https://lnkd.in/e-JZ82p6 #sciadvice #onehealth

New #Science4Policy podcast episode on public advocacy! 🔊 Should scientists get involved in public campaigning, lobbying or advocating for causes close to their heart — or close to their research? 🤔 If so, what are the responsibilities of scientists and their employing institutions — and what are the potential pitfalls? In this episode, our Toby Wardman takes a deep dive into these questions with Professor Eric Guilyardi, a member of the ethics committee of the French national centre for scientific research, and the co-author of its opinion on public advocacy by scientists. ➡️ Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/eAuw7qY9

The Scientific Recommendation by Scientific Advice Mechanism on how to strengthen the #OneHealth approach in the EU was published recently. 📢The One Health approach recognises the inherent connection between human, animal and plant health and the health of our #environment and the impact that this has on a wide range of policy areas. ❗ The key recommendations emphasize enhanced collaboration across #policy areas, greater integration of preventive actions, and improved surveillance and risk assessments. ♻️ Given the current challenges to both our health and the planet—ranging from antimicrobial resistance and avian influenza to climate change and pollution—it is evident that the One Health approach is more critical than ever. ⚖️ The report includes insights from Tuomas Aivelo, Lisa Boden, Stephanie de la Rocque, Paulo Ferrinho, Tyra Grove Krause, Andrei Jean-Vasile, Saana Jukola, Marion Koopmans, Saskia Stucki, Antonia Trichopoulou, Jakob Zinsstag, Ilkay Edoğan Orhan, Lucy Robertson, Serge Morand, Tomislav Mestrovic, Fabian Leendertz and Dominika Latusek-Jurczak. Read the publication here: https://lnkd.in/e-JZ82p6

Watch the presentation on our new One Health #sciadvice delivered by Prof. Eva Zažímalová, Member of the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors, during EPH Conference 🔊 ⬇️ Read the full publications here: https://lnkd.in/e-JZ82p6

🌍 One Health: A Shared Responsibility for a Healthier Future 🌱 Human health, animal health, plant health, and the health of our environment are deeply interconnected. Together, they form a single, complex system. 🌿🐾👩⚕️ Policymaking that recognizes these connections can lead to better outcomes for people, animals, ecosystems, and the planet we all share. This integrated approach, known as One Health, is backed by strong scientific evidence. It addresses critical challenges like zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, and environmental sustainability—while also being key to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 🚀 What Europe is doing (and can do more of): Policies like the General Union Environment Action Programme to 2030 and the Zero Pollution Action Plan align with One Health principles. Yet, sectors like food and agriculture need a paradigm shift toward sustainable practices, as outlined in the European Green Deal and Farm-to-Fork Strategy. 🔑 What’s next? 1️⃣ Greater integration across policy areas and strong political leadership. 2️⃣ Enhanced surveillance systems to track threats across species and environments. 3️⃣ Interdisciplinary research into behavior, technology, and cost-effective interventions. 4️⃣ Promoting One Health in education, training, and public awareness. The health of people, animals, and the planet is inseparable. 🌍 By adopting a One Health approach, Europe—and the world—can lead the way toward a resilient, sustainable, and inclusive future. 🌱 #OneHealth #Sustainability #PolicyInnovation #HealthForAll

📢The EU's Scientific Advice Mechanism has issued new scientific recommendations highlighting the interconnected interests of animals, humans, and the environment. ⚪️ The One Health approach calls on policymakers to recognize and act on these links, moving beyond anthropocentric perspectives. ⚖️ The report includes insights from leading animal law scholars, including Saskia Stucki! Learn more here ▶

The Scientific Recommendation by Scientific Advice Mechanism on how to strengthen the #OneHealth approach in the EU was published today. The One Health approach recognises the inherent connection between human, animal and plant health and the health of our environment and the impact that this has on a wide range of policy areas. The key recommendations include reinforced collaboration across policy areas, more integrated preventive actions, surveillance and risk assessments. Considering today’s challenges to our health and our planet — from anti-microbial resistance, to avian influenza, climate change and pollution — it is clear that One Health is more important than ever. As our Director Roser Domenech Amado noted at the #EPH2024 in Lisbon this week: We face complex challenges when it comes to health. One Health must evolve into a practical tool to address these challenges. This requires aligning policies, responsibilities & collaborating effectively across sectors. More on the scientific recommendation: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9SDyUAc More on One Health: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/duu4nVhf EU Science, Research and Innovation

We have published new scientific recommendations on the One Health Governance in the EU! 🔊 Our scientists urge the European Commission for integrated health policies across the EU. They highlight how human, animal, plant, and the health of our environment are interconnected. 🌍 Policymakers need to recognise these connections, and do more to seek optimal outcomes for people, animals, the environment, and the ecosystems that we are all part of, rather than taking a narrow anthropocentric view. 🚨 Key recommendations: ·      Cross-policy integration for robust health solutions ·      Enhanced monitoring to detect emerging threats ·      Supporting education and training in One Health Read our new publications here: https://lnkd.in/e-JZ82p6

Of interest to aspiring #Science4Policy and #ScienceCommunication people: Our team working on "external communication and policy feedback" at the European Research Executive Agency (REA) is looking for Blue Book trainees (spring 2025) to create media content around fascinating and policy-relevant EU-funded scientific research, as well as support our work in connecting the scientific research with policymakers in the Commission. These are exciting and challenging times for communication and evidence-informed policymaking - a new Commission with new priorities, a lot of interest in R&I and its contribution to a prosperous, democratic future in Europe, an increasingly complex communication and information environment, and more. See further information below. And please spread the word. Of interest: David Mair Kjartan Björnsson Athina Manta Mara Almeida Lorenzo Melchor International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) Scientific Advice Mechanism Marie Sophie Mayer Alexandra Olajos-Szabó Laura Smillie Mario Scharfbillig Barbara Kampis Juliane Kammer David Budtz Pedersen PhD