Research

“The science–policy interface can play an important role in putting issues on the political agenda, monitoring target attainment, and advising on viable pathways for emission reductions in line with the targets”

– Simon Montfort et. al, Policy enablers of ambitious climate policies, Nature

“Climate change advisory bodies can convene stakeholders and guide national debate in order to build consensus for policy actions, including on politically sensitive or challenging topics”

– World Resources Institute, Climate Advisory Bodies: Experiences and Approaches for Effective Climate Change Policy

“Reforms to national climate governance systems and climate legislation should consider establishing and/or strengthening the independent advisory bodies on climate change”

– Alina Averchenkova et. al, Impacts of Climate Framework Laws: Lessons from Germany, Ireland and New Zealand

“Creating new actors, trustees, who are designed to hold long-term preferences, who are insulated from short-term pressures, and who hold real decision-making power, offers a stronger tool”

– Tom Hale, University of Oxford, Long Problems