Blogs

Interesting paper in PLoS One from Sutherland et al on the research agenda for science policy.  Mainly UK emphasis, but some US and Australian links. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0031824

Interesting set of resources on methods and ideas from the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation (NCDD).  Covers public engagement in a wide policy sense.  Useful publications such as a resource guide on public engagement covering approaches and techniques, and links out to resources on tools and initiatives.

UK House of Commons debated Rio +20 on 28 February - a follow up to the earlier Environmental Audit Committee report and government response

The UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio +20, has issued the zero draft of the outcome document for the conference, planned for June 2012

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has produced a new report on the ethical principle of Solidarity, proposing a new definition and exploring in particular the implications for healthcare, biobanking and other areas.  Additional resources on workshop discussions also available.