Spain overhauls its government science advice system

National Office for Scientific Advice will be created, with each government department getting an adviser

The Spanish government has announced an overhaul of how the country’s policymakers draw on scientific advice, involving the creation of what it describes as a new science advice ecosystem.

A National Office for Scientific Advice is being created to strengthen government decision-making, a new support unit is being set up at the National Research Council and each government ministry will have its own scientific adviser.