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The dual burden of inequality and disaster-risk

On this International Day, we take a closer look at the link between inequality, disaster resilience, and the urgent need for equitable solutions. Join our discussion with Hélène Jacot des Combes, the new Project Manager at the International Science Council, as we discuss the complex dynamics at play between inequality and disasters.

13.10.2023

Transdisciplinary research for sustainability solutions in urban Africa

Water sustainability, electricity, and resource savings, along with improved urban management – through its commitment to fostering transdisciplinary research on sustainability issues, the LIRA 2030 program has cultivated a community of researchers dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in urban Africa. These impacts extend far beyond the project's lifespan.

12.10.2023

Living within planetary boundaries: An ISC Fellow Feature with Dr. Eliane Ubalijoro

As the new call for nominations for the ISC Fellowship closes, the International Science Council holds a discussion with Dr. Eliane Ubalijoro, CEO for the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) and ISC Fellow since 2022. Her work focuses on the interaction between planetary biodiversity and human health.

11.10.2023

Transforming science for sustainability: the ISC’s impact at the 2023 SDG Summit

The 2023 SDG Summit was a hopeful and essential response to the significant delays in achieving the SDGs. The International Science Council (ISC) stood as one of the drivers in the call for transformative action by mobilizing experts from the scientific community and advocating for a change in how we currently do and fund science for sustainability.

09.10.2023

Sudan at risk of losing a generation of scientific talents

The Sudanese National Academy of Sciences has appealed to the solidarity of global science community, as conflicts are threatening an entire generation of scientists and researchers - struggling to keep working on pressing issues, as many fled the violence in safer parts of the country or abroad.

02.10.2023

Open science round-up: September 2023

Today, 28 September, we commemorate the International Day for Universal Access to Information, a declaration by UNESCO emphasizing that seeking, receiving and sharing information constitutes a fundamental right, that holds the key to empowerment, informed decisions, and societal progress. In this September edition of the ISC Open Science Roundup, Heather Joseph explores the pivotal role of Open Science in achieving this universal access to information, while Moumita Koley provides the latest news and opportunities to keep you updated with everything happening in the world of Open Science.

28.09.2023

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