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Scientific Advice and Administrative Traditions: The Role of Chief Scientists in Climate Change Adaptation

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  • Nicole M. Schmidt
  • Na'ama Teschner
  • Maya Negev

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The role of the chief scientist (CS), a key administrative position in various Israeli ministries, is to fund policy‐oriented research and support evidence‐based decision‐making. Has the CS's role promoted or constrained incorporation of scientific advice regarding climate change adaptation into governmental policy? Have administrative traditions affected the adaptation planning process in Israel? Analysis of documents and 26 in‐depth interviews with key stakeholders sheds light on the ongoing climate change adaptation policy formulation process. Our study reveals that the CS of the Ministry of Environmental Protection functions as a bridge at different interfaces and can be characterized as a boundary worker between institutions. The inherent independence of this position facilitates the CS's ability to initiate, foster, and prioritize complex issues such as adaptation. Our findings further suggest that the perception that Israel has already adapted, or will easily adapt, has negatively affected the adaptation process. 科学建议和行政传统:首席科学家在气候变化适应工作中的作用 首席科学家是以色列各部门的一个关键行政职务, 其具体作用是为政策性研究提供资金, 并支持循证决策。对于有关气候变化适应的科学建议, 首席科学家的作用是促进还是限制了其被纳入到政府政策中?行政传统是否影响了以色列的气候适应规划进程?通过文件分析及与关键利益相关者的26次深入访谈, 笔者揭示了正在进行的适应气候变化政策的制定过程。研究表明, 环保部门的首席科学家在不同的层面上起着桥梁作用, 在不同机构的分界线上工作以彼此连接。该职位的内在独立性能促进首席科学家在发起问题、培养和优先考虑包括适应气候等复杂问题的能力。研究进一步表明, 以色列已经适应了或即将轻易适应某些观点, 而这已经对气候适应过程产生了负面影响。 Asesoría científica y tradiciones administrativas: el papel que juegan los científicos principales en la adaptación al cambio climático El papel que juegan los científicos principales, un puesto administrativo clave en varios ministerios israelíes, está específicamente designado para el financiamiento de investigación orientada hacia la política y el apoyo a decisiones basadas en evidencia. ¿El papel que juegan los científicos principales ha promovido o limitado la incorporación de asesoría científica en lo que concierne a la adaptación al cambio climático dentro de las políticas del gobierno? ¿Las tradiciones administrativas han afectado el proceso de planeación para la adaptación en Israel? El análisis de los documentos en 26 entrevistas exhaustivas con partes afectadas clave ilustra el proceso de formulación de las políticas de adaptación al cambio climático actual. Nuestro estudio revela que el Científico Principal del Ministerio de Protección Ambiental funciona como un puente para diferentes interfaces y puede ser caracterizado como un trabajador limítrofe entre las instituciones. La independencia inherente de esta posición facilita la habilidad del científico principal para iniciar, fomentar y darle prioridad a complejos problemas como la adaptación. Nuestros hallazgos sugieren que la percepción de Israel ya se ha adaptado, o se adaptará fácilmente, y ha afectado negativamente el proceso de adaptación.

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  • Nicole M. Schmidt & Na'ama Teschner & Maya Negev, 2018. "Scientific Advice and Administrative Traditions: The Role of Chief Scientists in Climate Change Adaptation," Review of Policy Research, Policy Studies Organization, vol. 35(6), pages 859-880, November.
  • Handle: RePEc:bla:revpol:v:35:y:2018:i:6:p:859-880
    DOI: 10.1111/ropr.12295
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