Innovation, Science, Environment 08/09

Carleton University's School of Public Policy and Administration is a leading centre for the production of timely and insightful annual assessments of Canadian public policy. This volume provides an innovative approach to assessing key developments in one of the most challenging areas of public policy in the early 21st Century. Rapidly developing changes in technology, scientific knowledge, and domestic and international environmental issues, force analysts to constantly update their assessments of how public policy is coping. Are governments leading, following, or falling behind other societal actors. Leading experts assess crucial innovation, science and environment issues such as climate change, northern pipeline development, urban sustainability, pesticide management, migratory birds, energy use, sustainable development policy tools, science management, and the international approach to governing intellectual property.This book addresses recent developments within the government of Canada and amongst key private and non-governmental players in this policy area. Governmental institutions and policies should be part of the solution to the complex array of science and technology and environment and development issues facing Canada today. Too often, it appears, they are also part of the problem. This volume explores the role of governments in a number of key areas.