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The report of the second plenary meeting of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services has been published, summarizing discussion and decisions on governance, funding organization, assessment methodologies, conceptual model, capacity building and priorities in the initial workplan. /...
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An interesting post and project from the Center for Advancement of Informal Science Education on Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums (CAISE).
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The UK Commons Environmental Audit Committee is conducting an inquiry in to the proposed EU regulation on Invasive Alien Species. Evidence deadline 13 January 2014.
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The European Commission has produced a draft regulation on Invasive Alien Species that provides a framework for action to prevent, minimise and mitigate the adverse impacts of Invasive Alien Species on biodiversity and ecosystem services. It proposes coordinated action, focusing resources on priority species and on increasing preventive measures, including countering intentional or unintentional introduction and release, a early warning and rapid response system, and managing spread.
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The UK House of Lords Committee on Science and Technology has published the report of its inquiry into Scientific Infrastructure (with evidence). Recommends better long term planning; improved arrangements on operational costs; and more effective engagement with the EU on infrastructures, among other things.
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Whole issue of International Innovation focused on women in science - December 2013
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The UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) released The Business of the Environment in November 2013, outlining its future strategic direction.
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ICOM (the UNESCO International Council of Museums) has published a Code of Ethics for Natural History Museums, providing guidance to supplement the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums.
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Eurobarometer report 401 EB79.2 looks at Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), Science and Technology - public attitudes to science and technology. Covers engagement, attitudes, impact of science, ethics, young people, gender and open access. No mention of specific direct engagement experience such as museums or science centres.
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The State of the UK's Birds 2013 has been produced by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) – and the UK Government’s statutory nature conservation agencies: Natural England (NE); Natural Resources Wales (NRW); Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA); Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH); and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC).