Scientific evidence is a key source of information that contributes to the development of evidence-based policy. However, ensuring that scientific evidence is used effectively and appropriately during the policy cycle presents a variety of challenges.
The Ministry for the Environment commissioned Boffa Miskell to conduct an analysis of approaches and methodologies for assessing the strength of scientific evidence for informing environmental policy development. This report presents the findings of this analysis, along with a series of associated recommendations.
Scientific evidence is a key source of information that contributes to the development of evidence-based policy. However, ensuring that scientific evidence is used effectively and appropriately during the policy cycle presents a variety of challenges.
The Ministry for the Environment commissioned Boffa Miskell to conduct an analysis of approaches and methodologies for assessing the strength of scientific evidence for informing environmental policy development. This report presents the findings of this analysis, along with a series of associated recommendations.