We bring the world together through the power of science

The International Science Council catalyses and convenes scientific expertise, advice and influence on issues of major concern to both science and society, through a unique global membership of natural and social sciences and humanities.

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Who we are

We are an international NGO with a mission to act as the global voice for science to promote science as a global public good.

What we do

We catalyse and convene scientific expertise, advice and influence on issues of major concern to both science and society.

Membership

Our unique global membership brings together 250 diverse organizations from all fields of science and all regions of the world.

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15 July 20247 min read

As global crises join forces, world must adopt forward-looking approach to protect human and planetary health

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12 July 202410 min read

What we learned about social transformations to sustainability from a decade of transdisciplinary research

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11 July 20247 min read

World Population Day: Sustainable population growth for a sustainable future requires understanding, comprehensive planning and collaboration

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15 July 2024

High-level launch event of the Global Foresight Report

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16 July 2024

Measuring and monitoring community-level emissions: Scalable qualitative solutions toward SDGs 1 and 13

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16 July 2024

The Habitable Air Project: Networking reception

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15 July 2024

Navigating New Horizons – A Global Foresight Report on Planetary Health and Human Wellbeing

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12 July 2024

Synthesis of the Transformations to Sustainability programme

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10 July 2024

Annual Report 2023

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04 July 2024

From science to action: Leveraging scientific knowledge and solutions for advancing sustainable and resilient development 

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07 June 2024

From Shores to Horizons: Empowering Science for the Future of Large Ocean States

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25 May 2024

Snapshots of reform: Researcher evaluation within science organizations

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