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Science in Society: a European Perspective, Philippe Galiay, European Commission, Research DG, Presented 23 September 2009, Brussels
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“Civil society organisations forenergy efficiency and sustainable transport”
23 September 2009, Brussels (BE)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
European CommissionResearch DG
RTD-L3 “Governance and Ethics”Philippe Galiay
“Roadmapping Science in SocietyImpact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
Evolving S&S tensions
- Safety: Food (dioxin,…),Medical (growth hormones,
contaminated blood, fertility,…),- Environment (climate, energy,
biodiversity, ozone,…),- Economy (Finance, fisheries, agro
industry,…),- Fundamental rights (life
appropriation, identity thefts, privacy, insurances,…),
- Ethics (future generations, eugenics, enhancement, doping,
reproduction, animals,…),- etc…
Vancouver (CA)
“Roadmapping Science in SocietyImpact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
…do tell us? »
Is “progress machine” jamming?
Is a techno-future attractive for next
generations?
“Knowledge society”: what kind of governance?
“Roadmapping Science in SocietyImpact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
Iguazú (ARG)
DAMS
Electric powerWater regulation
IrrigationReservoirs
Leisure…
Source: RISKBRIDGE project (http://www.riskbridge.eu/)
“Roadmapping Science in SocietyImpact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
Itaipú dam (BR-PY)
DAMS
A very simple physical principle
Stop the water flowing!
DAMAGES !Biology,Ecology,Geology,
Climatology,Sociology, etc.
“… the ‘businessas usual’ scenario is neither a
feasible nor adesirable option.”
The Report of the World Commission on DamsNovember 2000
(http://www.dams.org/)
“Roadmapping Science in SocietyImpact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
Teton Dam (US) fails
“Roadmapping Science in SocietyImpact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
Lessons for science governance :
- Lack of inclusiveness in framing issues
- Partial in scientific advice
- Insufficient in risk assessment
- Insufficient in communication and dialogue
- Lack of sense of urgency? Of mobilization?
“Roadmapping Science in SocietyImpact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
S&S Stakeholders: European Networks
– Parliamentary Offices (EPTA,…)– Science Academies (ALLEA, EASAC, IAP,…)– Research Organisations (ESF,…)– Researchers (EAST, STS,…)– Universities (UNICA, EUA, Living Knowledge,…)– Museum and Science Centres (ECSITE,…)– Civil Society (ECAS, EFC,… )– Cities and regions (EUROCITIES, SARLORLUX,…)– + Business, Member States, Media, Education,…
“Roadmapping Science in SocietyImpact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
Science in Society, a dialogue or a renewed relationship where each partner should:
– have a better knowledge of each other,– show mutual respect,– behave,– exchange,– do things together,– look forward in the same direction,…
“Roadmapping Science in SocietyImpact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
“Goverscience seminar on Energy and the Environment”Brussels, 9-10 December 2008
– Behavioural change,
– Virtuous economic framework conditions.
“Roadmapping Science in SocietyImpact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
Call for proposals SiS 2010http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/Mobilisation and Mutual Learning Action Plans
– Focused and structured actions– Critical mass of activities– Wider range of key actors– A greater European added-value and impact
References
FP7: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.htmlFP7 Calls: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm
Science in Society:http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/
“Roadmapping Science in SocietyImpact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
Thank you for your attention!
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