Integrating Science and Policy in Natural Resource Management: Lessons and211 Opportunitites from North America

摘要

Relations between science and policy concerning many issues (e.g., health,211u001eenergy, natural resources) have been changing worldwide. Public pressure to 211u001eresolve such complex and often controversial issues has resulted in policymakers 211u001eand policy implementers seeking better knowledge on which to base their 211u001edecisions. As a result, scientists have become more activity engaged in the 211u001ecreation and evaluation of policy. In this paper, the authors summarize the 211u001eliterature and experience in how Canada, Mexico, and the United States approach 211u001ethe integration of science and policy; the authors describe some apparent 211u001ebarriers and lessons; and they suggest some issues that may prove fruitful for 211u001ediscussion and future collaboration.