Policy Reports
Making Sense of Science for Policy under conditions of complexity and uncertainty
09 July 2019Science advice offers unique benefits to policymakers in tackling global challenges like climate change.
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Improving Scientific Input to Global Policy-making with a focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
20 May 2019Report discussing how the effective implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires access to, and the application of, the best available evidence.
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Flourishing in a Data-enabled Society
21 June 2019Discussion paper examining how a European approach to data governance can unlock the full potential of data-based technologies, while at the same time safeguarding European values
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Transforming the future of ageing
27 June 2019This report shows that the ageing process needs to be transformed. Europe must tackle the challenges presented by ageing in every generation
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The imperative of climate action to protect human health in Europe
04 June 2019Report by the European Academies' Science Advisory Council (EASAC) calls on European governments to accelerate their efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions and lessen the impact of climate change on air quality.
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EASAC (2019) ‘The imperative of climate action to protect human health in Europe’ - Relevance to Ireland
04 June 2019Briefing Paper by Professor Patrick Goodman discussing the EASAC report and its relevance to Ireland.
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Academic freedom and institutional autonomy: Commitments must be followed by action
10 April 2019Joint statement by ALLEA, EUA and Science Europe.
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Response to Heritage Ireland 2030 consultation
02 April 2019A response by the Royal Irish Academy to the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht consultation on the next national heritage strategy.
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Decarbonisation of transport: options and challenges
20 March 2019A new report on transportation and greenhouse gas emissions by the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC)
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RIA Joint Letter with the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Learned Society of Wales
21 March 2019The Academy has collaborated with the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Learned Society of Wales to draw attention to shared issues between the devolved administrations.
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International Delegates Report 2018
16 March 2019Reports from our international delegates on their activities.
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Forest bioenergy, carbon capture and storage, and carbon dioxide removal: an update
20 February 2019This EASAC commentary re-emphasises the findings of earlier EASAC projects
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Royal Irish Academy Response to the Guidance on the Implementation of Plan S
08 February 2019Royal Irish Academy Response to Consultation Questions relating to the Guidance on the Implementation of Plan S.
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Trust in Science and Changing Landscapes of Communication
23 January 2019The third issue of the ALLEA Discussion Paper series from The ALLEA Working Group "Truth, Trust and Expertise"
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Science in Times of Challenged Trust and Expertise
21 January 2019The ALLEA General Assembly 2018 Conference Proceedings ''Science in Times of Challenged Trust and Expertise''
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21 January 2019The second issue of the ALLEA Discussion Paper series from The ALLEA Working Group "Truth, Trust and Expertise"
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A Scientific Perspective on Microplastics in Nature and Society
10 January 2019Verdict of SAPEA’s Evidence Review Report on micro and nanoplastic pollution
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Brexit, Rights, and the Ireland-Northern Ireland Protocol to the Withdrawal Agreement
21 December 2018A paper analysing how well the Withdrawal Agreement has addressed the protection of human rights and equality rights in Northern Ireland once the UK has withdrawn from the EU.
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ALLEA Response to Plan S
12 December 2018ALLEA consideration of Plan S, the initiative for open access publishing supported by a consortium of research funders across Europe, and discussion of likely impacts and implementation requirements.
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Response to draft National Open Research Forum Statement
10 December 2018Royal Irish Academy submission to the draft National Open Research Forum Statement.
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Royal Irish Academy Response to the Creative Ireland Programme
05 December 2018Dr Mary Canning MRIA, Chair of the RIA Culture and Heritage Working Group
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Discussion Paper 1. Creativity in the Sciences
05 December 2018Professor Luke Drury MRIA, Member of the RIA Culture and Heritage Working Group
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Discussion Paper 2. ‘The earth has music for those who listen’: Creativity in Music in Ireland
05 December 2018Professor Lorraine Byrne Bodley MRIA, Member of the RIA Culture and Heritage Working Group
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Discussion Paper 3. An Ghaeltacht, an Ghaeilge, an Béaloideas agus Cruthaitheacht na nDaoine
05 December 2018An t-Ollamh Angela Bourke MRIA le an t-Ollamh Diane Negra MRIA.
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05 December 2018Professor Angela Bourke MRIA with Professor Diane Negra MRIA, Members of the RIA Culture and Heritage Working Group
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