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Uniting the world through science

The International Science Council harnesses the universal language of science to catalyse and convene 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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17 October 202411 min read

In the face of gender apartheid: Dr. Erfani’s path

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15 October 20244 min read

Request for feedback: draft ISC Strategic Plan 2025–2028 | deadline: 10 November

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14 October 20248 min read

Who shapes the future of science? Examining the stark gender imbalance in scientific leadership

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16 October 202418 October 2024

2024 SCOR Annual Meeting

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22 October 2024

Pathways Forum #15 – Rethinking economics in a finite world – practical applications of social metabolism

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22 October 2024

Launch event for the Pacific Academy of Sciences

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09 September 2024

A guide to anticipation: Tools and methods of horizon scanning and foresight 

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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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