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Yukon Invasive Species Council
(YISC)
Cooperation on the science-policy
interface,
a case study of the Yukon Spotter’s
Network.
Scope lunch hour talk
April 2, 2014
Invasive species
YISC
Prevention
ISIWG
EDRR
Management
Why do we need Science and
Policy to interface?
Spotted Knapweed, L.L. Berry, Bugwood.org
http://theriverwhisperer.blo
gspot.ca/2011/10/zebramussels-destructiveforce.html
“Truth”
speaks to
“power”
Science
Policy
Citizen Science Program
Spotter’s Network
science
policy
Dirty 10
Data (storage, communication)
Outreach/Awareness/Behaviour Change
Stewardship/ Mindset
Communication strategies
Successful science – policy interface
Ways of working together to communicate, exchange ideas
and develop knowledge jointly to enrich policy and
decision-making processes and/or research
Strategic planning
Shared projects
Face to face communication
Supported projects
YISC brings together Stakeholders
Who are my partners and how can we effectively communicate?
All level of government
Research
Professionals
Industry
Public
Organizations
Renewable Resources Councils
Invasive species organizations within Canada and
across the border
How can this be applied to other
situations?
What has been working for you/your
department?
Where do you see room for
improvement?
Andrea Altherr
Coordinator
Yukon Invasive Species Council (YISC)
[email protected]
www.yukoninvasives.com