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Science-Policy Interaction

Figure: The Knowledge Cycle: an idealistic conceptual model of Science-Policy Interaction.

The Coastal Wiki contains much policy relevant information. Nevertheless, policy makers often complain about a lack of policy relevant research results and scientists often complain about the ignorance of policy makers of their policy relevant research results. Bridging the gap between policy and science is an issue which has triggered intensive debates over many years. No simple recipes have emerged. This article highlights some major causes of poor science-policy interaction and is intended as a help to avoid obvious pitfalls. It is more relevant for environmental and social sciences than for fundamental research.