Articles
Dissemination of scientific knowledge to the society: balance between accuracy and simplification
Article number
1380_21
Pages
165 – 168
Language
English
Abstract
Diets are at the heart of sustainability challenges facing society: human, economic and, environmental health and the planet.
Fruit and vegetables are essential in the daily diet and, benefit from a positive image as well as a high level of confidence from the population.
However, complex issues governing science, technology and innovations for ensuring their sustainability related to climate change, plant genetics / genomics, production and supply chain management, biological and chemical contaminants and safety – need to be comprehensively addressed to maintain societys confidence in the quality of fruit and vegetables available for human consumption.
Many of these topics currently face strong resistance and the controversies generated hinder strategic intervention and action.
The scientific community has a key role to play in providing clear and factual information on these subjects.
How to reconcile the rhythm of science with the instantaneity of information, politics and media? What place for factual knowledge in the face of opinions in a world where scientific community is less respected/valued than in the past? The objectives of the workshop were to i) discuss the determinants of accurate and efficient dissemination and appropriation of scientific information by the society, and ii) identify solutions to popularize scientific knowledge, with the example of a healthy and sustainable diet with fruit and vegetables.
Fruit and vegetables are essential in the daily diet and, benefit from a positive image as well as a high level of confidence from the population.
However, complex issues governing science, technology and innovations for ensuring their sustainability related to climate change, plant genetics / genomics, production and supply chain management, biological and chemical contaminants and safety – need to be comprehensively addressed to maintain societys confidence in the quality of fruit and vegetables available for human consumption.
Many of these topics currently face strong resistance and the controversies generated hinder strategic intervention and action.
The scientific community has a key role to play in providing clear and factual information on these subjects.
How to reconcile the rhythm of science with the instantaneity of information, politics and media? What place for factual knowledge in the face of opinions in a world where scientific community is less respected/valued than in the past? The objectives of the workshop were to i) discuss the determinants of accurate and efficient dissemination and appropriation of scientific information by the society, and ii) identify solutions to popularize scientific knowledge, with the example of a healthy and sustainable diet with fruit and vegetables.
Authors
D. Taillez
Keywords
science dissemination, controversies, diet, fruits and vegetables
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