Paris:Environment Minister Tamara El Zein is set to deliver the opening lecture at the fourth Conference of Chief Science Advisers (CSAR) in Paris, organized by UNESCO. The conference, themed "Science, Power and Accountability in an Age of Plural Truth," is scheduled for November 10.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, El Zein was invited by UNESCO to share her insights due to her extensive experience in bridging scientific research, science policy, and government. Her lecture will address the challenges faced by scientific advisory systems and the importance of evidence-based public policymaking.
El Zein's career encompasses nuclear chemical sciences and includes two patents, membership in international scientific councils, and her role as Secretary-General of Lebanon's National Council for Scientific Research. She also chaired the Science Commission at UNESCO's 2023 General Conference.
Her presentation will delve into the dynamics between science and public policy, weighing competing interests, assessing scientific evidence, and lessons from her experiences in research and governmental roles, especially in tackling Lebanon's environmental issues. Additionally, El Zein will share her perspective as a woman in traditionally male-dominated scientific and governmental fields.
