In late November, policymakers and academics gathered at St. John’s Divinity School for a CSaP-facilitated roundtable on the future of plastics. The event was an opportunity to discuss the circular economy, industry challenges, and future directions for policy.

A report of the discussion on Professor Susan Owens' book "Knowledge, Policy and Expertise: The UK Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution 1970-2011"

Professor Susan Owens' latest book presents a fascinating analysis of expertise and policy formation, based on an in-depth study of the UK Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution.

In the first of the Climate and Sustainability in Multiple Dimensions seminar series, an enthusiastic audience gathered to hear Professor Charlie Kennel and Professor Susan Owens discuss whether we should ditch the 2 degree warming goal.

The importance of science in public policy has long been recognised, however there is growing debate over how this is best achieved.