CSER Impact Strategy

Summary

This page outlines the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk's (CSER) strategy for translating its research into real-world impact, focusing on how it engages with policymakers, industry, and civil society to reduce global catastrophic and existential risks. It describes CSER's theory of change and mechanisms for influencing decision-makers on issues including AI safety, biosecurity, and other extreme risks.

Key Points

• •CSER aims to bridge academic research and policy by engaging directly with governments, international organizations, and industry stakeholders.
• •The impact strategy focuses on reducing existential and catastrophic risks through evidence-based policy recommendations and advocacy.
• •CSER uses multiple channels including publications, briefings, workshops, and advisory roles to disseminate findings to key decision-makers.
• •The strategy emphasizes long-term systemic change over short-term interventions, targeting governance frameworks for emerging technologies.
• •AI safety and governance are central focus areas alongside biosecurity, nuclear risk, and environmental threats.