Science informed policy making has been successful in the past on multiple levels: Academic findings in the fields of energy and resources have contributed to the shaping of European frameworks such as the EU renewable-energy targets or the Circular Economy Action Plan. On national levels, scientists have shaped policy with their expertise as can be seen across Europe. Cities and communities base their policies on the direct input of scientists to shape their living spaces.
Over the last 25 years, since the ERE division’s creation, scientific research spanning renewable energy, raw materials and resources and geo-storage have generated knowledge relevant to policy makers. From the European Union to national and institutional policies we see an impactful contribution of scientists. This session features the research and different pathways in which science has contributed to a variety of policy levels. We will explore how scientific research has shaped energy and resource-use policies across scales. A special focus will be put to the communication and transition of scientific findings into policy.