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A review which addresses the capability of government science and engineering, recommending actions to further embed government science into policymaking.
A resource designed to support policymakers and others in using the SWOT tool described in the Futures Toolkit.
A resource designed to support policymakers and others in using the Policy Stress-testing tool described in the Futures Toolkit.
Rules of engagement between government and independent scientific advisers.
Demographic Trends focusing on populations, ageing and migration.
Health Trends focusing on health conditions, impact of these and medicines.
The Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology (CST) and the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) have published a joint statement on shared science and technology priorities.
Guidance on the use of scientific and engineering advice in government.
Guidance on systems thinking for scientists and engineers in government.
A resource designed to support policymakers and others in using the Visioning tool described in the Futures Toolkit.
Information about the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) COVID-19 activation.
A resource designed to support policymakers and others in using the Backcasting tool described in the Futures Toolkit.
A resource designed to support policymakers and others in using the Three Horizons tool described in the Futures Toolkit.
Climate Change and Environmental Trends focusing on climate change impacts and the global response.
Economic Trends focusing on international trade, global growth, labour and employment domestically.
Skills trends focusing on education, labour and employment trends.
A resource designed to support policymakers and others in using the Driver Mapping tool described in the Futures Toolkit.
A resource designed to support policymakers and others in using the Futures Wheels tool described in the Futures Toolkit.
A resource designed to support policymakers and others in using the Scenarios tool described in the Futures Toolkit.
A resource designed to support policymakers and others in using the Seven Questions tool described in the Futures Toolkit.
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