Above the din but in the fray: environmental scientists as effective advocates

摘要: Environmental policies and actions can be improved when environmental scientists engage in science-based advocacy, by calling attention to relevant scientific information ensuring that their implementation are consistent with the best available science. There many models for scientist-advocates within outside of advocacy organizations, roles they play may vary, depending on career stage. Here, we discuss challenges rewards staff as well an academic working organization, a consultant, collaborator, or member advisory board. We identify some practices encourage science community recognize importance scientist-advocate's role strengthening policy.