Scientific Advice Mechanism

What are SRM technologies, what do we know about them, and what are they designed to do? How might they be deployed, what are the risks, and possible consequences? 🔊  What are the attitudes and interests of stakeholders, such as the public, business and politicians? What strategy and policy should Europe adopt on the research and possible deployment of SRM? ⬇️ Join us for this webinar, which is free and open to all. It is the first in a webinar series that considers the issues around SRM: https://lnkd.in/eGb-jGnD

Solar radiation modification technologies cannot fully address climate change and responsible research on their impacts is needed. This is what the experts of the Scientific Advice Mechanism and #EthicsGroup_EU tell the European Commission. These technologies include stratospheric aerosol injection, cloud brightening, and others. Climate modelling suggests that they might have the potential to prevent further global warming and reduce some of its effects, such as extreme weather events and rising sea levels. However, none of the technologies is mature and deploying them could have many effects, both intended and unintended. The benefits and risks of these proposals are also highly uncertain. Deploying them could have effects on the climate in different parts of the world which would be difficult to predict and difficult to manage in practice. Therefore, based on the evidence, the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors and the European Group on Ethics made the following recommendations to the European Commission: - Continue to focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change as the highest priorities. - Announce a Europe-wide moratorium on using solar radiation modification technologies. - Negotiate a global governance system for future decisions about deploying solar radiation modification technologies, ensuring it is aligned with fundamental rights and values. Given the current state of knowledge, the EU’s position in global negotiations should be to not deploy the technologies. - Hold broad and inclusive public deliberations about fighting climate change, allowing citizens to learn about and debate a range of approaches. - Ensure that research into solar radiation technologies is rigorous, ethical and explicit about uncertainties – and includes critical reflection on the full range of direct and indirect effects, governance and justice issues. - Reassess the evidence on risks and potential opportunities every five to ten years. Read the advice of the Science Advice Mechanism and the EU Ethics Group 👉 europa.eu/!VyrRXc Wopke Hoekstra Jessika Roswall

🌍 New advice on solar radiation modification is now published! Scientists advise that solar radiation modification technologies cannot fully address #climatechange and responsible research into potential impacts is crucial. SRM techniques —like stratospheric aerosol injection or cloud brightening—are designed to reflect sunlight and reduce global warming, but the evidence highlights significant uncertainties and potential risks. The Group of Chief Scientific Advisors and the European Group on Ethics recommend prioritising emission reductions, announcing a Europe-wide moratorium on these technologies, and fostering ethical, transparent research. 📄 Read the full content of the publications here: https://lnkd.in/e3Q2jqGa

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 ▶