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Authors: Marie José van der Werff ten Bosch (Both ENDS), Patrice Burger and Maude Gentit (CARI)

 

These guidelines for writing a policy brief have been compiled to help study site teams with writing a policy brief based on the results of their DESIRE research.

 

Contents

 

1. Why should we write policy briefs, with what aim?

2. Some general tips

- Title of the paper
- Executive summary
- Context and importance of teh problem or issue
- Policy recommendations
- Appendices
- Sources consulted or recommended

3. Layout and Choices

4. Check list

5. Used resources

6. Annex 1: How do I brief policymakers on science-related issues (Chandrika Nath)

7. Annex 2: "The Little Manual on Science Communication: a summary" (Cássio Leite Vieira)

 

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The DESIRE project was 
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European Commission, 
Global Change and 
Ecosystem.
 
DESIRE brought together the expertise of
26 international research institutes
and non-governmental organisations. 
This website does not necessarily 
represent the opinion of the 
European Commission. The European 
Commission is not responsible for 
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