Science and Policy unit
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The Science and Policy unit is a specialized branch of the Ramsar Convention Secretariat that provides scientific guidance and policy support for the conservation and wise use of wetlands worldwide.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Science and Policy unit canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T4608345 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Science and Policy unit Context triple: [Ramsar Convention Secretariat, hasPart, Science and Policy unit]
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A.
Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
The Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy is a research centre at the University of Cambridge that focuses on evidence-based analysis and design of policies to support science, technology development and innovation-led growth.
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B.
Office of Science and Innovation
The Office of Science and Innovation was a UK government body responsible for developing and coordinating national science and innovation policy and funding.
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C.
Office of the Chief Scientist
The Office of the Chief Scientist is NASA’s top scientific advisory office, responsible for providing strategic scientific guidance and ensuring the integrity and coordination of the agency’s research and exploration programs.
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D.
Office of Science Policy, Engagement, Education, and Communications
The Office of Science Policy, Engagement, Education, and Communications is a division of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute that leads policy development, public and stakeholder engagement, science education, and communications related to the institute’s research and programs.
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E.
Directorate for Science and Technology
The Directorate for Science and Technology is a major component of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency responsible for providing scientific, technical, and weapons-related intelligence and analysis.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Science and Policy unit Target entity description: The Science and Policy unit is a specialized branch of the Ramsar Convention Secretariat that provides scientific guidance and policy support for the conservation and wise use of wetlands worldwide.
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A.
Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
The Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Policy is a research centre at the University of Cambridge that focuses on evidence-based analysis and design of policies to support science, technology development and innovation-led growth.
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B.
Office of Science and Innovation
The Office of Science and Innovation was a UK government body responsible for developing and coordinating national science and innovation policy and funding.
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C.
Office of the Chief Scientist
The Office of the Chief Scientist is NASA’s top scientific advisory office, responsible for providing strategic scientific guidance and ensuring the integrity and coordination of the agency’s research and exploration programs.
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D.
Office of Science Policy, Engagement, Education, and Communications
The Office of Science Policy, Engagement, Education, and Communications is a division of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute that leads policy development, public and stakeholder engagement, science education, and communications related to the institute’s research and programs.
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E.
Directorate for Science and Technology
The Directorate for Science and Technology is a major component of the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency responsible for providing scientific, technical, and weapons-related intelligence and analysis.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
organizational unit
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specialized branch ⓘ |
| affiliatedWith |
Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
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linked to:
Ramsar Convention
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| aimsTo |
bridge science and policy for wetlands
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improve evidence-based decision-making on wetlands ⓘ promote wise use of all wetlands ⓘ support conservation of wetlands of international importance ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
Ramsar Site managers
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international organizations ⓘ policy makers ⓘ scientific experts ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
wetland conservation
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wise use of wetlands ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
implementation of the Ramsar Convention
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science–policy interface for wetlands ⓘ |
| hasMainRole |
provide policy support
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provide scientific guidance ⓘ |
| partOf | Ramsar Convention Secretariat ⓘ |
| produces |
policy recommendations on wetlands
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technical guidance on wetlands ⓘ |
| providesGuidanceTo |
Ramsar Contracting Parties
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linked to:
Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention
Ramsar Convention Secretariat ⓘ |
| scope | worldwide ⓘ |
| supports |
implementation of Ramsar resolutions
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integration of wetland considerations into national policies ⓘ mainstreaming wetlands into sectoral policies ⓘ |
| supportsBody |
Ramsar Conference of the Parties
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Ramsar Convention governing bodies ⓘ
linked to:
Ramsar Convention
Ramsar Standing Committee ⓘ
linked to:
Ramsar Standing Committee members
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| supportsProcess |
development of Ramsar guidance documents
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development of Ramsar policies ⓘ implementation of Ramsar Strategic Plan ⓘ |
| usesKnowledgeFrom |
biodiversity science
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climate change science ⓘ ecosystem services assessment ⓘ water management science ⓘ wetland science ⓘ |
| worksOn |
guidance for Ramsar Site designation and management
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wetland inventory and assessment frameworks ⓘ wetland monitoring and reporting frameworks ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Science and Policy unit Description of subject: The Science and Policy unit is a specialized branch of the Ramsar Convention Secretariat that provides scientific guidance and policy support for the conservation and wise use of wetlands worldwide.
Referenced by (1)
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