Elliott and Associates Political Risks Review Europe Tokyo Paris Asia

Scientific and political leaders need to focus more attention on the integrity of advisory processes, rather than taking sides in the political battles of the day Complaints about the state of scientific advice to governments are commonplace. Yet, willingly or unwillingly, science advisors often find themselves participating in the unhealthy politicisation of advice. If the practice of science advice is to improve, scientific leaders in and outside government will have to show a deeper commitment to strengthening institutions of scientific advice. This means that some scientific leaders should step back from the political battles of the day.