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The role, members, structure, meetings and subgroups of the Science Advisory Council (SAC).
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed the reappointment of four members to the Science Advisory Council.
Register of interests for the members of the Science Advisory Council (SAC).
This register records declarations made by members in respect of interests…
The home of Defra's Science Advisory Council on GOV.UK. We provide expert independent advice on science policy and strategy to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
An independent scientific evaluation of evidence around highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Great Britain.
A code of practice for Defra's Science Advisory Council (SAC).
Annual report for Defra’s Science Advisory Council (SAC) for the period April 2019 to March 2021.
A review of public engagement, covering concepts, practices and experience of public engagement.
Annual report for the Science Advisory Council (SAC) for the period April 2018 to March 2019.
Review of evidence on assessing and valuing landscape quality and its aesthetic dimensions.
Annual report for the Science Advisory Council (SAC) for the period April 2017 to March 2018.
A framework for a national ocean acidification (OA) monitoring strategy.
Advice on how Defra can become a fully data driven department.
A review of risk communication across Defra’s policy portfolio.
Annual report for the Science Advisory Council (SAC) for the period April 2016 to March 2017.
A scientific review of the biosecurity and water quality risks from carcass burials in the 2001 Food and Mouth Disease outbreak.
Annual report for the Science Advisory Council (SAC) for the period April 2015 to March 2016.
Review to consider the shape and structure of expert evidence groups that Defra uses to guarantee a robust evidence base for policy making.
Annual report for the Science Advisory Council (SAC) for the period April 2014 to March 2015.
These are the published terms of reference for the Science Advisory Council (SAC).
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