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Science takes about seven years to shape international policy

Original: # Science # Society : "on average, around seven years elapse before these concepts are integrated into international pol

New discussion highlights research findings that, on average, around seven years pass before scientific concepts are integrated into international policies. The data shows older, well-established concepts face shorter delays, while how quickly ideas are adopted depends heavily on the field and the policy area concerned. Commenters are debating the gap between research and decision-making, with many arguing the lag slows responses to urgent global challenges like climate and public health.

Why now: The measured delay between science and policy is striking and fuels debate about how governments use research.

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• # Science # Society : "on average, around seven years elapse before these concepts are integrated into international policies. Older concepts—those available in scientific literature for a longer time—tend to experience shorter delays, while incorporation depends heavily on the… · resisdance · 3

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