Publications

Evidence review reports

	Evidence on microplastics does not yet point to widespread risk, say Europe’s top scientistse The best available evidence suggests that microplastics and nanoplastics do not pose a widespread risk to humans or the environment, except in small pockets. But that evidence is limited, and the situation could change if pollution continues at the current rate.? Evidence Review Report Read the conclusion Read the full report
	Making Sense of Science How can we provide good science advice to European Commission policymakers, based on available evidence, under conditions of scientific complexity and uncertainty? Download the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors Scoping Paper.
	Transforming the future of ageing A scientific opinion on achieving high quality healthcare access, while adjusting to demographic changes. Download the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors Scoping Paper.
	Micro- and nanoplastic pollution A scientific perspective on the health and environmental impacts of micro- and nanoplastic pollution and its socio-economic implications. Initial Statement - A Scientific Perspective on Microplastic Pollution and its Impacts. Scoping workshop with experts on Human Health and Environment Impacts of Micro and Nano Pollution- Main Points.
	Authorisation processes for plant protection products in Europe A scientific opinion on the authorisation processes for plant protection products in Europe. Download SAPEA’s Evidence Review Report. Download the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors Scientific Opinion.
	Novel carbon capture and utilisation technologies: research and climate aspects This work followed a request by the College of Commissioners, led by Commissioner Cañete (Commissioner for Climate Action & Energy). The European Commission Group of Chief Scientific Advisors has been asked to provide scientific advice based on existing research on the climate mitigation potential of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technologies to inform future policy decisions including financial support. Download the SAPEA Evidence Review Report. Download the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors Opinion.
	Food from the oceans How can more food and biomass be obtained from the oceans in a way that does not deprive future generations of their benefits? Download SAPEA’s Evidence Review Report. Download the High Level Group Scientific Opinion.
	New techniques in agricultural biotechnology SAPEA brought together experts from across Europe to provide extensive support to the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors on this topic. In response to a request from the College of European Commissioners, led by Commissioner Andriukaitis (Commissioner for Health & Food Safety), the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors submitted an Explanatory Note on New techniques in Agricultural Biotechnology to the European Commission on 28 April 2017. The Explanatory Note provides a detailed scientific description of the full spectrum of agricultural breeding techniques used in plants, animals and microorganisms. The report describes and compares the new techniques with conventional breeding techniques with established techniques of genetic modification. 2nd Explanatory Note of the SAM HLG: New Techniques in Agricultural Biotechnology Citizens Summary
	Cybersecurity in the European digital single market SAPEA contributed to the work on this topic, which resulted in the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors Scientific Opinion: Cybersecurity in the European Digital Single Market (published March 2017). The report contains recommendations on making systems more secure, empowering users, strengthening Europe's strategically important cybersecurity industry, and improving the coordination and sharing of information across Europe. 2nd Scientific Opinion of the SAM HLG: Cybersecurity in the European Digital Single Market. SAM-HLG: Scoping Paper – Cybersecurity.

Guidelines on Advising
Policymakers and Society & Procedures for Quality Assurance of Scientific Advice

SAPEA, Science Advice for Policy by European Academies (2017)

Guidelines on Advising Policymakers and Society & Procedures for Quality Assurance of Scientific Advice. Berlin: SAPEA.
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Report: Workshops on best
practices of interaction between academies and with policymakers

Workshops on best practices of interaction between academies and with policymakers)

Report on exchanges between academies during the workshops on Best Practices of Interaction between Academies and with Policymakers organised by SAPEA at the Royal Academy of Engineering of Spain in Madrid and at the Technical Sciences Academy of Romania in Bucharest in 2017.
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