Have more policy debates on science

THE world is increasingly turning to science for answers to global woes. Take the sustainability agenda championed by the United Nations as an example. Most of the solutions to the goals lie in science: Science for better energy usage, science for improved health care, science for more affordable housing, science for clean technologies and many more.

It is therefore no surprise that science is prominent in the policy discussions of nations, especially the developed economies. In the United States, the president of the National Academy of Sciences presents the state of science report to Congress every year. Issues including the latest developments in science, new emerging technologies and the impact of science on society are presented. Congress would often take up the relevant recommendations for implementation by the government.