Science in Society: a European Perspective, Philippe Galiay, European Commission, Research DG, Presented 23 September 2009, Brussels

1. “Civil society organisations for
energy efficiency and sustainable transport”
23 September 2009, Brussels (BE)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
European Commission
Research DG
RTD-L3 “Governance and Ethics”
Philippe Galiay

2. “Roadmapping Science in Society
Impact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
Evolving S&S tensions
- Safety: Food (dioxin,…),
Medical (growth hormones,
contaminated blood, fertility,…),
- Environment (climate, energy,
biodiversity, ozone,…),
- Economy (Finance, fisheries, agro
industry,…),
- Fundamental rights (life
appropriation, identity thefts,
privacy, insurances,…),
- Ethics (future generations,
eugenics, enhancement, doping,
reproduction, animals,…),
- etc…
Vancouver (CA)

3. “Roadmapping Science in Society
Impact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
…do tell us? »
Is “progress machine”
jamming?
Is a techno-future
attractive for next
generations?
“Knowledge society”:
what kind of governance?

4. “Roadmapping Science in Society
Impact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
DAMS
Electric power
Water regulation
Irrigation
Reservoirs
Leisure
…
Source: RISKBRIDGE project
(http://www.riskbridge.eu/)
Iguazú (ARG)

5. “Roadmapping Science in Society
Impact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
DAMS
A very simple physical
principle
Stop the water flowing!
Itaipú dam (BR-PY)

6. “Roadmapping Science in Society
Impact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
DAMAGES !
Biology,
Ecology,
Geology,
Climatology,
Sociology, etc.
“… the ‘business
as usual’ scenario is neither a
feasible nor a
desirable option.”
The Report of the World Commission on Dams
November 2000
(http://www.dams.org/)
Teton Dam (US) fails

7. “Roadmapping Science in Society
Impact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
Lessons for science governance :
- Lack of inclusiveness in framing issues
- Partial in scientific advice
- Insufficient in risk assessment
- Insufficient in communication and dialogue
- Lack of sense of urgency? Of mobilization?

8. “Roadmapping Science in Society
Impact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
S&S Stakeholders: European Networks
– Parliamentary Offices (EPTA,…)
– Science Academies (ALLEA, EASAC, IAP,…)
– Research Organisations (ESF,…)
– Researchers (EAST, STS,…)
– Universities (UNICA, EUA, Living Knowledge,…)
– Museum and Science Centres (ECSITE,…)
– Civil Society (ECAS, EFC,… )
– Cities and regions (EUROCITIES, SARLORLUX,…)
– + Business, Member States, Media, Education,…

9. “Roadmapping Science in Society
Impact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
Science in Society, a dialogue or a renewed
relationship where each partner should:
– have a better knowledge of each other,
– show mutual respect,
– behave,
– exchange,
– do things together,
– look forward in the same direction,…

10. “Roadmapping Science in Society
Impact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
“Goverscience seminar on Energy and the
Environment”
Brussels, 9-10 December 2008
– Behavioural change,
– Virtuous economic framework conditions.

11. “Roadmapping Science in Society
Impact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
Call for proposals SiS 2010
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/
Mobilisation and Mutual Learning Action Plans
– Focused and structured actions
– Critical mass of activities
– Wider range of key actors
– A greater European added-value and impact

12. “Roadmapping Science in Society
Impact, Evaluation and Accountability”
30 June - 1 July 2009, Paris (FR)
“Science in Society: a European Perspective”
Thank you for your attention!
References
FP7: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.html
FP7 Calls: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm
Science in Society:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/