Advising governments about science is essential but difficult. So train people to do it
Briefly

"Earlier this year, Nature asked science-policy specialists which country is particularly good at ensuring science is factored into government decisions. The question mystified many respondents."
"Some 80% of the nearly 400 respondents rated their country's science-advice system as being patchy, poor or very poor. Blame lay on both sides."
"More than 70% of survey respondents said that misinformation and disinformation obscure science advice, highlighting the challenges faced in effective science communication to policymakers."
"It is a misconception to think that someone successful in research will also succeed in politics and policymaking, where the dynamics and pace differ significantly from academia."
Read at Nature
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