World Climate Research Programme launches a Lighthouse Activity on Climate Intervention Research
Lighthouse activities are designed to be ambitious and transdisciplinary research efforts.
15.02.2024
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Achieving sustainable development requires the full inclusion of women and girls in science
Despite advancements in women's education, a significant gender gap persists across all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) globally. In recognition of this issue, on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the International Science Council (ISC) supported a statement at the 9th Assembly of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
12.02.2024
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Despite progress in women's education, a persistent gender gap exists across all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) globally.
08.02.2024
Open science round-up: January 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of our Open Science Round-up, curated by Moumita Koley. Join us as she brings you the key reads and news in the world of open science.
05.02.2024
A promising year ahead for scientific publishing
2023 emerged as a landmark year for scientific publishing, characterized by widespread calls for reform from researchers, journal editors, funding agencies, government and non-governmental entities alike. As we reflect on the year, there are more voices within the academic community speaking to the need of the existing publishing and research evaluation systems to change.
30.01.2024
Assessing the support offered to displaced Ukrainian scientists
A new report by #ScienceForUkraine quantifies and assesses the adequacy of the support mechanisms in meeting the needs of displaced Ukrainian scientists. The study also explores implications for policymakers and scientific institutions for the effective design and implementation of support programmes aimed at scientists in times of crisis.
26.01.2024
Kigali Declaration: Climate science for a sustainable future for all
Last October, climate scientists convened in Kigali, Rwanda, for the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) Open Science Conference. The outcome was the Kigali Declaration, a powerful call for greater ambition and urgent action to address climate change.
25.01.2024
Engaging young and early-career scientists in the science-policy interface
The International Science Council (ISC) and the Global Young Academy (GYA) advocated for a stronger multilateral science-policy interface that meaningfully engages young and early-career scientists in the consultations on the UN Declaration on Future Generations.
18.01.2024
Climate inequality: The stark realities and the road to equitable solutions
In an era defined by the looming threat of climate change, the implications of global warming are far from uniform. While the impacts of a changing climate affect us all, the extent to which they impact individuals and communities is deeply unequal.
17.01.2024
Biodiversity data is distorted by past inequities. Scientists are wrestling to get a clearer picture.
The stakes are high. A new international agreement promises $30 billion a year to protect biodiversity. Can data-driven decisions avoid previous traps?
15.01.2024
