{"id":547,"date":"2025-10-29T14:20:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/lcses-en\/?page_id=547"},"modified":"2026-03-02T12:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:37:08","slug":"science-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/lcses-en\/lcses\/science-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Science-Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"section py-0 static\">\n<section class=\"py-0 wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\"><!-- SecondaryNavigationMirror --><div class=\"js-secondary-nav--sticky wp-block-unilux-blocks-secondary-navigation\" id=\"b28d942e-4820-434f-b83c-81c8d1535e64\">\n    <nav id=\"secondary-navigation\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Secondary menu\" class=\"secondary-nav\">\n        <button class=\"secondary-nav__button btn btn-solid--primary w-full\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"secondary-navigation__list\" title=\"The selected page is 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xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"connecting-the-dots-from-scientific-findings-to-policy-impact\"\n    >\nConnecting the dots: from scientific findings to policy impact<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"why-science-policy-communication-is-integral-to-lcses\"\n    >\nWhy science-policy communication is integral to LCSES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing that decision-making needs to be grounded on evidence and the best available knowledge, science-policy communication is not an add-on to LCSES but is embedded in how we do research, think and collaborate. While publications are the currency of science, making those decisive for decision-makers, requires tailoring findings accordingly. The team at LCSES consequently ensures that robust scientific evidence informs decisions that shape climate, biodiversity and socio-environmental systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By designing the research processes that connects evidence to action, LCSES helps building trust, foster relevance and boos usability of science findings. We see communication not as dissemination only, but as co-creation \u2013 where researchers, policymakers and partners shape knowledge together, shown in for instance in our engagement in the Luxembourg Climate Policy Observatory (OPC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"international-multilateral-fora-matter-for-lcses\"\n    >\nInternational multilateral fora matter for LCSES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LCSES engages with international science-policy platforms such as the IPCC and IPBES. Those platforms or panels assess and synthesise global evidence to inform climate and biodiversity governance. Their outputs, the Assessment Report and more specifically the Summary for Policymakers (SPM), shape national priorities, funding flows and public narratives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through engaging in these processes, LCSES connects Luxembourg\u2019s research to global decision-making. Our researchers bring experience from IPBES and IPCC assessments and we actively follow the evolution of science-policy interfaces in multilateral settings. This engagement is strategic. It allows LCSES to anticipate emerging policy needs, align with international standards and amplify the visibility of Luxembourg\u2019s science diplomacy. We see multilateral platforms not just as venues for reporting but as levers for influence and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"flex flex-wrap mt-24 -mx-16  wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card\">\n    <li class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 px-16  wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item\">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card card-facilities bg-theme\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__container card__container\">\n                        <div class=\"ulux-card__visual wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-visual\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-image-video-wrapper\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/29152409\/logo_des_ipcc_web.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/29152409\/logo_des_ipcc_web-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/29152409\/logo_des_ipcc_web-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/29152409\/logo_des_ipcc_web.jpg 800w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 4\/3; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ulux-card__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-body\">\n    \n<h3 class=\"ulux-card__title has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"ipcc-intergovernmental-science-policy-panel-on-climate-change\"\n    >\nIPCC \u2013 Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Climate Change<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ulux-card__description wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-free-content-area\">\n    \n<p>As&nbsp;an intergovernmental body&nbsp;of the&nbsp;United Nations the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change&nbsp;(IPCC) informs governments about the state of knowledge of climate change. It does so, by examining most recent relevant scientific literature on the subject synthesizing thousands of peer-reviewed studies into Assessment Reports and Summaries for Policymakers (SPMs). Based on that, the UNFCCC for instance reached a milestone in 2015 with the <a href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/process-and-meetings\/the-paris-agreement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paris Agreement<\/a> at COP 21, where 195 Parties committed to limiting global temperature rise to well below 2\u00b0C \u2013 and ideally 1.5\u00b0C \u2013 above pre-industrial levels. This was the first legally binding international treaty on climate change.<\/p>\n\n<p>LCSES supports the Technical Support Unit (TSU) of IPCC working group III in the upcoming assessment cycle, which focuses on climate change mitigation. By engaging with the IPCC, LCSES strengthens Luxembourg\u2019s scientific presence in global climate governance and helps local actors interpret and apply IPCC findings \u2013 bridging the gap between global assessments and national action.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-simple-cta\">\n    <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.ipcc.ch\/\"\n        title=\"Learn more\"\n        class=\"link-text link-text--icon ulux-card__link link-text link-absolute\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"link-text__body\">\n            <span class=\"link-text__name\">Learn more<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 px-16  wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item\">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card card-facilities bg-theme\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__container card__container\">\n                        <div class=\"ulux-card__visual wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-visual\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-image-video-wrapper\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--contain\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/29152410\/Logo-ipbes_web-1.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/29152410\/Logo-ipbes_web-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/29152410\/Logo-ipbes_web-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/29152410\/Logo-ipbes_web-1.jpg 800w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: contain; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 4\/3; object-fit: contain; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ulux-card__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-body\">\n    \n<h3 class=\"ulux-card__title has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"ipbes-intergovernmental-science-policy-platform-on-biodiversity-and-ecosystem-services\"\n    >\nIPBES \u2013 Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ulux-card__description wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-free-content-area\">\n    \n<p>The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), was established to synthesise the evidence needed to support the work of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbd.int\/convention\/guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CBD<\/a>), which aims supporting conservation of biological diversity; enabling sustainable use of nature\u2019s goods and service and achieving a fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from&nbsp;genetic resources. IPBES is frequently seen having a similar role as IPCC. Milestone reports have been the 1<sup>st<\/sup> Global Assessment proving input to the negotiation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbd.int\/gbf\/targets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework<\/a> (2022) and the <a href=\"https:\/\/environment.ec.europa.eu\/topics\/nature-and-biodiversity\/nature-restoration-regulation_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EU Nature Restoration Law<\/a> (2024).<\/p>\n\n<p>LCSES researchers bring experience as lead authors for IPBES assessments, including the Global Assessments and the Nexus Assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-simple-cta\">\n    <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.ipbes.net\/\"\n        title=\"Learn more\"\n        class=\"link-text link-text--icon ulux-card__link link-text link-absolute\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"link-text__body\">\n            <span class=\"link-text__name\">Learn more<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"w-full sm:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/3 px-16  wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item\">\n    <div class=\"ulux-card card-facilities bg-theme\">\n        <div class=\"ulux-card__container card__container\">\n                        <div class=\"ulux-card__visual wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-visual\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-image-video-wrapper\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--contain\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/29115239\/Logo-OPC_color_margins.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/29115239\/Logo-OPC_color_margins-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/29115239\/Logo-OPC_color_margins-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2025\/10\/29115239\/Logo-OPC_color_margins.jpg 800w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: contain; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 4\/3; object-fit: contain; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ulux-card__body wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-body\">\n    \n<h3 class=\"ulux-card__title has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"opc-luxembourg-climate-policy-observatory\"\n    >\nOPC \u2013 Luxembourg Climate Policy Observatory<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ulux-card__description wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-content-card-item-free-content-area\">\n    \n<p>Founded in 2021, the Observatoire de la Politique Climatique (OPC) is Luxembourgs national science-policy interface for climate. It provides independent analysis, policy monitoring and strategic advice to support the country\u2019s climate commitments and energy transition. In May 2025, the OPC published a <a href=\"https:\/\/opc-luxembourg.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/OPC-2025-Report-Public-Opinion-on-Climate-Change-Action-in-Luxembourg.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">public opinion survey<\/a> on climate change and action in Luxembourg offering insights into societal perceptions and priorities. Recent <a href=\"https:\/\/opc-luxembourg.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250718-OPC-statement-on-the-Adaptation-Strategy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OPC opinions<\/a> have stressed the need for interministerial coordination, as climate risks increasingly intersect with national security, health and economic resilience.<\/p>\n\n<p>As member of the OPC Scientific Council, LCSES scientists contributes to connecting national policy processes with international standards and scientific evidence \u2013 reinforcing Luxembourg\u2019s capacity to deliver informed, forward-looking climate strategies.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-simple-cta\">\n    <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/opc-luxembourg.lu\/en\/about\/\"\n        title=\"Learn more\"\n        class=\"link-text link-text--icon ulux-card__link link-text link-absolute\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"link-text__body\">\n            <span class=\"link-text__name\">Learn 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wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">IPBES Nexus Assessment: Summary for Policymakers<\/span>\n\n<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-button-list-item-v2\"><a class=\"quick-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ict.ipbes.net\/ipbes-ict-guide\/data-and-knowledge-management\/citations-of-ipbes-assessments\/nexus-assessment\" target=\"_blank\" role=\"link\" rel=\"noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"quick-link__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-block-inserter quick-link__img\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            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