The Global Young Academy is looking for new members to join
<p>Applications are sought from young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for delivering impact.</p>
22.07.2019
Funding Science for Sustainability
<p>With just over 10 years to go to achieve the 17 ambitious goals of the UN’s 2030 Agenda, more than 80 science funders, representing international development aid agencies, private foundations and national research councils have called for greater collaboration among science funders and the research community to address the world’s most pressing challenges, as exemplified by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</p> <p> </p>
18.07.2019
5th African Future Earth Committee Meeting (AFEC)
<p>The fifth meeting of the African Future Earth Committee (AFEC) took place on 16 and 17 July 2019 and was attended by the newly composed committee as well as representative of the Global Future Earth Secretariat, Future Earth Regional Office for Southern Africa (FEROSA), the National Research Foundation of South Africa (host of FEROSA) and the Government of South Africa through the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI).</p>
18.07.2019
50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
<p>Join the global astronomical community celebrating the Moon landing’s 50th anniversary in over 120 countries</p>
18.07.2019
The ISC at the UN High Level Political Forum 2019
<p>The High-level Political Forum is the United Nations’ central platform for follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals. The ISC has a central role in this platform as a co-convenor of the Scientific and Technological Community Major Group.</p>
16.07.2019
Meeting With Ambato’s Prefect
Dr Manuel Limonta, representing ISC ROLAC, visited the city of Ambato. Dr Manuel Caizanbanda, Ambato’s Prefect, received Dr Limonta, and joined him on various meetings.
05.07.2019
Championing science engagement and inclusivity at the World Conference of Science Journalists
<p>ISC Special Envoy for Science in Global Policy, Flavia Schlegel, attended the major science journalism event that took place this week in Lausanne, Switzerland.</p>
04.07.2019
TWAS – ROLAC Meeting
Dr Manuel Limonta attended meetings this past June 28th to discuss the next Young Scientists event, which will take place on November 28th and 29th.
30.06.2019
World Data System Data Stewardship Award 2019
<p>The WDS Data Stewardship Award is given annually to early-career researchers who have demonstrated excellence in scientific data stewardship.</p>
27.06.2019
ISC commits to enhanced collaboration with UN-Habitat and UNDRR on urban health and wellbeing and disaster risk reduction
<p>The International Science Council recently signed two important agreements with UN agencies, relating to work on urban health and wellbeing and disaster risk reduction.</p>
20.06.2019
