We inform policy to help to create conditions for society to thrive. We act as knowledge brokers by gathering evidence from multiple disciplines and domains and providing in useful formats for policy makers or civil society to make better decisions. We also study the science-policy-community interface to enhance how evidence is used in public decision making. Koi Tū is home to the International Network of Government Science Advice secretariat and the President of the International Science Council.
In a recent interview with The Science Diplomat, Sir Peter Gluckman has reflected on the evolving role of science advice in an increasingly complex and polarised world.
The hardest part of many tasks is simply getting started. When we procrastinate, the task is relegated to the future. Action is postponed, and by delaying, the task itself grows. Not only does the original...
Sir Peter Gluckman, Director of Koi Tū and President of the International Science Council, delivered a keynote address at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mumbai on the changing landscape of science and its role...
What does it take for New Zealand to remain an advanced economy? For small, open economies like ours, foresight is not optional. It’s how countries prepare early for future challenges and opportunities.
