[IUFRO Div 9] Call for papers: Policymakers and the Public: Communicating science...May, 2012, Bosnia Herzegovina

This is a call for papers for the session "Policymakers and the Public: Communicating Science in a Changing World" to be held as part of the IUFRO All Division 9 Conference in Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina, May 9-11, 2012. The purpose of this session is to improve understanding of communications of forest science in relation to policy. Questions to be answered are: How is scientific information on forests communicated to policy-makers? What does communication between forest policy decision-makers and forest scientists look like? How is scientific information on forests communicated to the public in relation to forest policy? Is there a role for forest scientists in shaping public opinion on forests as they communicate scientific information? Topics include communications theory related to science policy, particularly comparative examinations; practical applications of theory; effectiveness of communication approaches particularly in relation to those of climate change, biodiversity, ecosystem goods and services, and others topics currently of special interest to policymakers; case studies, including those related to communications with local and traditional communities and the public, use of social media, and other innovative practices; and other related topics. A moderated discussion of best practices will wrap up the session. Provide an abstract of about 450 words. Include full name of authors, affiliations, and an email address by February 20, 2012, to bbittner@fs.fed.us<mailto:bbittner@fs.fed.us> For more information about the IUFRO Division 9 Conference see http://www.iufro.org/download/file/7245/4677/all-division9-sarajevo12-1st-a… Please share this call for papers widely. Best regards, Cindy Miner Coordinator, IUFRO Working Party 9.01.02, Communications and Public Relations US Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station P.O Box 3890 Portland, OR 97140 USA 01-503-808-2135 clminer(a)fs.fed.us http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/