Science Translation for Policy and Practice

The key output of the working group is a Policy and Scientific Strategy with associated policy briefs, developed in collaboration with cluster members. To support the creation of this strategy, a survey was designed by the working group leads with the aim of exploring how members incorporate policy impact considerations into the design and conduct of their research, recognizing that generating evidence alone is insufficient for policymaking without actions that ensure its uptake and dissemination. This is particularly important for research addressing issues with significant social and political implications, such as climate change.

The survey is structured around a conceptual framework for research-to-policy translation, organized along multiple dimensions, and informed by best practices in evidence-informed decision-making highlighted in the literature. By capturing insights into how researchers align their work with policy needs to ensure its relevance to decision-making processes, the survey and the strategy supported by it seeks to enhance the understanding of the pathways from research to policy impact within the Planetary Health cluster.