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Defra's Science Advisory Council
SACPart of:Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
We provide expert independent advice on science policy and strategy to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). SAC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
We provide expert independent advice on science policy and strategy to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). SAC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
Senior Staff
Professor Rowland Kao
Chair, Science Advisory Council
Professor Susan Owens
Chair, Social Science Expert Group
Professor Piran White
Chair, Exotic and Emerging Animal Diseases (SAC-ED)
Professor Rosie Hails MBE DSc hc FRSB
Chair, Biodiversity Expert Committee
Latest Publications
Four new members appointed and two reappointed to Defra’s Science Advisory Council
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Defra’s Science Advisory Council Chair appointed
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