The current context has intensified questions about how scientists can speak out in the public arena and in the media, and various bodies have clarified the context, rules and ethics surrounding public expression and the involvement of researchers. You will find below:
> Reference texts:
- MESR: Public expression by teacher-researchers
The Collège de déontologie of the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche has issued opinions on the public expression of teacher-researchers: 2023 opinion ; 2024 opinion - COMETS (CNRS)'s opinion Between freedom and responsibility: the public commitment of researchers.
> Links to debates and conferences:
- Meeting-debate organized by the CNRS Ethics Committee (COMETS) and the INRAE-Cirad-Ifremer-IRD Ethics in Common Committee Scientists' commitment in debate (including replay)
- OFIS (French Office for Research Integrity) 2022 conference : Researchers speak out in the public arena