Good evidence, bad politics
Published on the 21 Nov 2018
Discover how experts in the fields of climate change, migration, refugee law and disaster displacement get sound research into contentious policymaking debate, with our event ‘Good evidence, bad politics’ now available for podcast, download or online listening via the ABC Radio National’s Big Ideas program.
As the ABC notes, climate change and migration have become two highly charged and politically sensitive topics in recent years.
With dire warnings about the effects of global warming and the inevitability of millions facing disaster-related displacement, meaningful dialogue with politicians, policy makers and the public is essential.
But how do experts actually cut through the noise to ensure that it’s good evidence, not fake news, making the headlines?
Good evidence, bad politics: Overcoming the noise in climate change and migration policy was presented by the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law on 23 August 2018.