1. CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
Thanks to Alberto Gasparini, Jaap Van der Vlies and all the Riskbridge partners.
European Commission
Research DG
RTD-L3 “Governance and Ethics”
Eng. Dr. Philippe Galiay

2. Science in Society rationale / narrative CRÊPE related SiS projects
CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
Science in Society rationale / narrative
CRÊPE related SiS projects
Challenges and changes ahead

3. CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
Scientific Knowledge and societal issues - Finance, fisheries, agro industry,… - Food (dioxin,…) - Medical (growth hormones, contaminated blood, fertility,…), - Environment (climate, energy, biodiversity, ozone,…), - Future generations (eugenics, enhancement, doping, reproduction, animals,…) - Life appropriation, identity thefts, privacy, insurances,… - etc… .
Vancouver (CA)

4. SiS: A philosophical issue
CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
SiS: A philosophical issue
Responsability: Hans Jonas
Values and Norms: Jean-Marc Ferry
The three worlds: Karl Popper
Norms and life: Georges Canguilhem
Paul Ricoeur, Hannah Arendt, etc… .

5. Are citizens fundamental rights guaranteed?
CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
BIO
COGNO
Is it sound and safe?
Is it ethical?
Are citizens fundamental rights guaranteed?
Will it remain so in the future?
NANO
INFO .
ICT
CONVERGING

6. CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
A growing organised resistance Is “progress machine” jamming? Knowledge societies: What kind of governance? What place for values? How to build norms? .

7. Focusing on relationships
CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
Focusing on relationships
between SiS drivers
Focusing on
SiS drivers
Researchers .
Producers
Policy makers
Civil society

8. CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
Lessons from governance case studies: - Partial in scientific advice, Insufficient in risk assessment, Insufficient in communication and dialogue - Lack of inclusiveness in framing issues and lack of sense of urgency Overall: a failure to incorporate diverse values / norms in a common and shared vision .

9. Industry Towards a renewed Governance Framework?
CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
Towards a renewed Governance Framework?
Knowledge Societies will value their ‘parents’ values
Civil society
Industry
Competition
Solidarity .

10. Science in Society rationale /narrative CRÊPE related SiS projects
CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
Science in Society rationale /narrative
CRÊPE related SiS projects
Challenges and changes ahead

11. CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
FP7-SiS-2007 projects: - GAP1 (04/2008 – 09/2009) - SA - DELIBPROCESSSCP (05/ /2010) - SA - FAAN (02/2008 – 03/2010) - CP-FP - CRÊPE (05/2008 – 06/2010?) - CP-FP .

12. CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
GAP1 April 2008 – September « … an evidence-based approach that uses participation as the vehicle to improving understanding on fisheries research and management issues of common concern to stakeholders, scientists and policy makers. » .
Photo: Gear trawl - Cefas

13. CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
DELIBPROCESSSCP May 2008 – January [housing, mobility, food and drink] « …This project will give civil society organizations a space for identifying research needs and influencing political decisions on sustainable consumption and production. » .

14. CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
CRÊPE May 2008 – June « …The project will empower and resource CSOs to participate in co-operative research on various agri-environmental issues. These studies include: research priorities, innovation narratives, agro-fuel production, participation in agrobiotech issues, water scarcity and local agri-food networks. » .

15. Science in Society rationale / narrative CRÊPE related SiS projects
CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
Science in Society rationale / narrative
CRÊPE related SiS projects
Challenges and changes ahead

16. Challenges ahead for Science in Society
CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
Challenges ahead for Science in Society
- Structuring relationships between SiS drivers (e.g. EC MMLs, 2009)
Revisiting the notion of progress (e.g. EC ‘GDP and beyond’*, Stiglitz report, 2009)
Rewriting hard and soft S&T related rules (e.g. EC Nanotechnologies Code of Conduct, 2008, 2010) . *

17. Changes ahead for Science in Society
CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
Changes ahead for Science in Society
New Commissioner for
“Research, Innovation and Science”
Ms. Máire Geoghegan-Quinn
Minister of State for Education, Minister of State for European Affairs, Minister for Tourism, Transport and Communications, Minister for Justice, European Court of Auditors,… .

18. Thank you for your attention!
CRÊPE – Cooperative Research on Environmental Problems in Europe “What Knowledge for Sustainable Agriculture?” 08/06/2010, Brussels (BE) “The Science in Society Rationale behind”
Thank you for your attention! .
References
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FP7 Calls:
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