IPU strategy and vision for peace towards establishing a parliamentary expert community, based on science and peace

The Science for Peace School was designed to help parliamentarians work together, understand scientific cooperation and establish a sustainable expert network.

Session transcript · Topic 1 · IPU / IEP contributors

Overview

The Science for Peace School was designed to help parliamentarians work together, understand scientific cooperation and establish a sustainable expert network.

Key ideas

  • Science and evidence can strengthen political discourse.
  • External scientific partners bring specialist knowledge into parliamentary discussions.
  • The school creates a forum for collaboration across political differences.
  • A sustainable network can support future science-based parliamentary work.

From science to policy

The session highlights the importance of translating technical knowledge into institutions, cooperation and decisions that can be understood and acted on by parliamentarians and other public leaders.