Center for Science & Public Policy
Since 1975, The Keystone Center has been helping leaders in the public, private, and civic sectors solve problems and advance good public policy. Through neutral, independently organized, well managed discussions, we assist groups in acquiring the scientific, economic, and political information they need to make collective decisions.
The Keystone Center for Science & Public Policy specializes in facilitating scientific and policy outcomes that are enabled by expert science, careful convening, and skilled process - this enables leaders from governmental, non-governmental, industrial, and academic organizations to find productive solutions to controversial and complex public policy issues. The Center promotes collaborative and cooperative solutions with an eye toward greater stability and consensus. The result? Tangible actions, new partnerships, and reduced conflict.
We apply our knowledge, tools, and craft in three policy areas: Energy, Environment, and Health/Social Policy. Our key products are consensus-driven decisions, plans, and agreements that advance sound policies and practices in these areas. The key components of all Keystone projects include:
- Involving those most affected by decisions sometimes transforming former adversaries into shared-goal partners
- Integrating the best scientific and technical information available
- Building trust and understanding
- Cultivating leadership and collaborative decision-making
- Ensuring that solutions are implemented and contain mechanisms to address future conflicts
To learn more about specific projects and policy please visit:
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Current/Notable Initiatives
Co-Winner of the International Association for Public Participation's 2007 Project of the Year Award:
The Public Engagement Project on Community Control Measures for Pandemic Influenza | Press Release
Peter S. Adler, Janesse Brewer, Caelan McGee, "The Ok Tedi Negotiation: Rebalancing the Equation in a Chronic Sustainability Dilemma" August 24, 2007
New Agriculture Sustainability Initiative Launched
Final Report, Nuclear Power Joint Fact-Finding, June 2007
(Corrections on page 71, 78, 105; 11/15/07) | Executive Summary | Press Release | More Information
Meeting registration and information for Public Engagement Meetings - Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Prioritization
St Croix Crossing Dispute – after two decades in dispute and a two year stakeholder engagement process the Record of Decision is signed!
The Public Engagement Project on
Community Control Measures for Pandemic Influenza
Listen to NPR story featuring The Keystone Center Nuclear Power Joint Fact Finding Dialogue and the broader question of the risks and benefits of nuclear power in light of increasing global warming:http://tinyurl.com/gaxnu
National and State Energy Policy Trends
Appalachian Region Energy Blueprint Research Brief
Opportunities for Preventing Weight Gain and Obesity, Final Report Release, May 2006
Endangered Species Working Group, Final Report Release, April 2006
Colorado Roadless Areas Review Task Force
State Clean Energy-Environment Technical Forum
Papua New Guinea, Western Province, Working Group on the 2006 CMCA Review
Leadership Summit
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