We invite participants to join the WG4 workshop “Communicating Science to Policy Makers: Strategies and Tools for Effective Dialogue”
📍 Location: Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir (Türkiye)
📅 Date: 21–22 April 2026
💻 Format: Hybrid (on-site and online participation)
The workshop aims to strengthen the dialogue between science and policy, with a particular focus on chemical ecology.
Participants will work together to:
- identify key policy stakeholders at the national level
- define priority topics where chemical ecology can contribute
- develop practical tools (e.g. communication templates)
- outline concrete next steps for engagement
The workshop will be highly interactive and outcome-oriented, aiming to produce tangible outputs that can be used beyond the event. While the workshop is open to all E-NICHE members, we especially encourage participation from WG4 members and early-career researchers (YRIs), as well as those with an interest in science–policy interactions or insight into national policy contexts relevant to chemical ecology.
If you are interested in participating, please send an email to josvai.julia@atk.hu including:
- name and affiliation
- country
- preferred mode of participation (on-site / online)
- a short motivation (2–3 sentences)
- a brief note on your experience or interest in science–policy interactions
- (optional) any ideas on relevant policy topics or stakeholders in your country
Due to limited capacity, a selection process may be applied.
Deadline: 6 April 2026 – If you do not receive a confirmation that your application has been received within a few days, please resend it.
