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Knowledge and Diplomacy: Science Advice in the United Nations System
Author: The Committee for Survey and Analysis of Science Advice on Sustainable Development to International Organisations
Publisher: National Academies Press
Publication date: April 2003
Reviewer: Ehsan Masood
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"[In general, Knowledge and Diplomacy is an] excellent survey of the short history and practice within the UN system. … [It] makes several recommendations that are aimed principally at giving science and scientists greater influence in the UN system. The recommendations include calling on the UN to commission more independent, peer-reviewed scientific advice; make greater use of comprehensive scientific-assessment methods and institutions, such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC); strengthen scientific advisory capabilities within member states; and adopt a transparent set of procedures for all UN science advisory work. But top of the list is a recommendation to establish a science adviser's office attached to each UN organization that has "substantial responsibilities" for implementing sustainable development, including the office of Secretary General Kofi Annan."
This book is also available for free online.
Link to full review in Nature
Link to full review in Nature
Price: US$28
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