MIT Science Policy Review 2021
DOI: 10.38105/spr.40pp6vtbu1
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On the landscape of youth participation in science policy

Abstract: Despite being important policy stakeholders, the youth remain largely absent from policy building and implementation. However, the growing literature has vividly illustrated the capacity of the youth from diverse age groups to make meaningful contributions to policy. In particular, university students are emerging as significant actors in science policy owing to their unique perspectives and knowledge. By drawing from the literature, we emphasize that the youth are capable of directly contributing to diverse p… Show more

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“…are well-informed on scientific research, consensus, and expert opinions(Narksompong and Limjirakan 2015;Kosciulek 2020). The qualities of these young protestors, as demonstrated through their positive portrayals in the media, may indicate that they could be prioritized as relevant stakeholders in collaborative policy-building for climate action(Kosciulek 2020;Agarwal and Sung 2021). Youth are already underrepresented in the policy process for climate action, yet they will be the most vulnerablepopulation to the consequences of climate change, indicating that their inclusion in climate policy development should be considered (Kosciulek 2020; Agarwal and Sung 2021).…”
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“…are well-informed on scientific research, consensus, and expert opinions(Narksompong and Limjirakan 2015;Kosciulek 2020). The qualities of these young protestors, as demonstrated through their positive portrayals in the media, may indicate that they could be prioritized as relevant stakeholders in collaborative policy-building for climate action(Kosciulek 2020;Agarwal and Sung 2021). Youth are already underrepresented in the policy process for climate action, yet they will be the most vulnerablepopulation to the consequences of climate change, indicating that their inclusion in climate policy development should be considered (Kosciulek 2020; Agarwal and Sung 2021).…”
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confidence: 99%