The European Commission is about to launch a pan-EU Young Citizens Assembly on Pollinators and are looking to establish a small committee of independent advisors that includes deliberative experts. We feel confident that the KNOCA community is the right place to look for such an expert. Perhaps it’s you?
Here is what the Commission says about the role:
The European Commission is pleased to announce the launch of a call for expression of interest to join the Advisory Committee of the Young Citizens Assembly on Pollinators. The Assembly aims to engage young citizens in the crucial dialogue on how to reverse the dramatic decline of pollinating insects unfolding against the backdrop of general biodiversity loss.
Objective:
The Assembly will address a broad and intricate range of policy issues, necessitating input from scientists, public authorities, private sector, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders. In addition, the experimental nature of the Assembly's process adds methodological complexity. The focus on youth introduces further sensitivity. The Advisory Committee will need to navigate these challenges, providing critical support for the Assembly's implementation in terms of transparency and integrity of the process as well as knowledge curation, strengthening the legitimacy of the process.
Accordingly, we welcome applications from individuals that possess skills and experience in fostering interactions and facilitating dialogue between various stakeholders and knowledge holders across multiple disciplines (natural sciences, social sciences, humanities) and domains (policy, research, civil society, business). Ideal candidates should be adept at navigating complex knowledge landscapes and making information accessible to non-experts.
Call for Experts:
- Application Deadline: 7th April 2025, at 12:00 CET
- Online application form: EU Survey Form
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact our contracted partners (ifok and Missions Publiques) at secretariat@polliassembly.eu.
Download below the Terms of Reference, outlining the roles, responsibilities and application process:
