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Our societies are heavily dependent on small-scale and artisanal mining for minerals and metals, notably gold. How can an inherently destructive and harmful industry contribute to transformations to sustainability?
13.09.2022
On World Intellectual Property Day 2022, we take a look at how Intellectual Property can contribute to accelerating transformations to sustainability.
26.04.2022
Hundreds of millions of people will be affected by coastal flooding in the coming decades. Rather than being a 'last resort', managed retreat from threatened areas can be an effective way to create broader social transformations, according to the latest knowledge brief from the Transformations to Sustainability programme.
13.04.2022
On the occasion of World Water Day, our members and partners bring attention to a wide range of social and environmental issues concerning freshwater.
22.03.2022
Sheila Jasanoff, who is part of the ISC's Transformations to Sustainability community, has been recognized for her pioneering work.
16.03.2022
Work begins on the new IPBES ‘Nexus’ and ‘Transformative Change’ Assessments, with co-chairs announced and leading international experts selected to contribute as authors. The International Science Council is pleased to announce that three of its nominees have been selected as lead-authors for the assessments.
07.02.2022
The International Day of Education 2022 is celebrated under the theme “Changing Course, Transforming Education”.
24.01.2022
A selection of recent science documentaries to catch up on during this holiday season
22.12.2021
The indigenous swimming camels of India’s Kutch district and their herders recently played a part in setting an important precedent. These rare camels, known as the Kharai, are only found in India’s Gujarat state, and are dependent on the mangrove islands in the creeks there for grazing. Local communities, in turn, depend on their milk and meat for their livelihoods. When a large chunk of the mangroves was destroyed for salt extraction, female herders were able to use photographic evidence, satellite images and community maps to describe the damage in order to claim rights to the common land and grazing routes, eventually winning protection with a National Green Tribunal.
08.12.2021
A new open access publication highlights findings from the PATHWAYS network – part of the Transformations to Sustainability programme – on the role of transdisciplinary research in transformations.
10.09.2021
