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These two guides made available by the EU have been developed to help researchers to create policy briefs and share scientific evidence with policymakers. 

Since policymakers play a key role and may influence or determine policies and practices at the national, regional or local level, it is fundamental to present scientific evidence in an accurate way, adapted to policymakers' needs and language. Well-explained scientific evidence is a crucial lever for informing policymakers on issues with proven facts and recommendations.

The guide on writing policy briefs for impact

This five-page guide explains how EU funded research and innovation projects can create a clear, impactful policy brief that informs policy.

This short document is divided into two parts;

  • The first one explains precisely what a policy brief is,  who policy briefs are intended for and where to start when drafting the policy brief. It gives basic guidelines to follow and the ones not to follow.
  • The second one is focused on how to structure the policy brief to have the impact it deserves.

Download the guide on writing policy briefs for impact: Link here - EU Publications

The guide "a starter kit for R&I projects"

This second five-page guide explains how EU funded Research and Innovation projects can share scientific evidence with policymakers at the European, national, regional or local level. It is complementary to the first one.

It gives details on what sharing scientific evidence with policymakers means and the way to reach them with different tools. There are many tips and links to build the best strategy and make the scientific results visible to the right policymakers.

Download the starter kit on sharing scientific evidence: Link here - EU Publications

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The Water4All Partnership - Water Security for the Planet - is a funding programme for scientific research in freshwater. It aims to tackle water challenges to face climate change, help to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and boost the EU’s competitiveness and growth.

It is co-funded by the European Union within the frame of the Horizon Europe programme (a key funding programme for research and innovation). The Partnership duration is for seven years from 2022.

The Water4All objective is to enable water security at a large scale and in the long term. Its goal is also to tackle water issues in a holistic frame. 

All forms of life on earth need water. All human activities operate with this resource. Water is part of our everyday life. It is also integrated within urban and countryside landscapes. It is one of the most valuable elements we share with plants and animals.

These simple facts must be kept in mind to understand the Water4All ambition.

This resource is weakened in many places due to climate changes, and human habits. We know that we can improve the way we use water. Everyone has a role to play and especially the scientific research community.

Scientific research is the heart of the Partnership as It is a powerful tool to improve knowledge on preserving, restoring, and managing this essential resource. 

International cooperation is also needed as water has no borders on Earth and runs from one country to another.

Water4All brings together a broad and cohesive group of 90 partners from 33 countries in the European Union and beyond. This consortium gathers partners from the whole water Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) chain.