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Climate has shaped all of human history but has received concerted and sustained scientific attention only in recent decades. The new understanding shows that climate is not unchanging but variable, sometimes abruptly so. This variability results from both natural processes and human interference (largely inadvertent). The associated social and economic impacts are uneven and create winners and losers—among nations, private enterprise, and individuals. This emerging awareness has triggered a growing, often heated, political debate.

This paper discusses science and technology (S&T) reform in China by dividing the process into three stages, then explaining major policies and programs that play important roles in supporting reform. Through an analysis of the impact of S&T reform on national innovation systems (NIS) in China, we conclude that S&T reform has been effective in motivating universities and research institutes (URIs), building up the innovative capacities of enterprises, and promoting URI–industry linkages. We also point out that concerns remain about the S&T system in China, and the effects of S&T reform need to be further examined over the long run.

The network advise the Government Chief Scientific Adviser on all aspects of policy on science and technology. In particular, they: provide advice to ministers, through the Cabinet committee system discuss and facilitate implementation of policy on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) identify and share good practice in STEM-related areas, including the use of scientific advice in policy making facilitate communication on particular high profile STEM-related issues and those posing new challenges for government

The Role of the Chief Scientific Advisor