There is an ongoing online consultation What are the barriers and opportunities for scientists and other knowledge holders to contribute to informing policy for more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems? of the FAO Chief Scientist Office and facilitated by Dr Preet Lidder, Technical Adviser (FAO), and Dr Eric Welch, Professor (Arizona State University).
The results of this online consultation will inform work on the development of guidance for strengthening science-policy interfaces as well as science- and evidence-based policy processes for agrifood systems, helping to ensure that effective policy decisions are made based upon sufficient, relevant and credible science and evidence.
The online consultation received 24 valuable comments from experts around the globe during the first week. The active experts were from 12 countries: India, Nigeria, Kenya, USA, Denmark, Zambia, Ethiopia, Philippines, Bolivia, France, Switzerland, and the UK. To read comments and the topic note you can follow the links below or to visit the consultation webpage.