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Scientists must connect with society, take advantage of new tools for knowledge production and expand their research with help from citizens and volunteers, writes Marine Meunier in this long-read blog. The public involved in scientific research also have a lot to gain, from the acquisition of scientific skills to a deep sense of participating in our societies’ advances.
06.01.2023
The International Science Council (ISC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support closer cooperation on strengthening the capacity of science – including data, engineering and the social and behavioural sciences – in order to achieve common objectives on environmental sustainability.
16.12.2022
ISC Presents: Science in Times of Crisis released its third episode with expert guests Melody Burkins and Piero Benvenuti.
15.12.2022
Ahead of the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15), the scientific community represented by the ISC calls for The Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) to encompass ambitious and integrated action, grounded in science, in order to halt alarming biodiversity loss and restore biodiversity as part of human wellbeing.
02.12.2022
COP27 agreement commits to 'loss and damage' funding for countries affected by climate-related disasters.
24.11.2022
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals will require resilient, well-funded and sustainable frameworks for international scientific collaboration.
18.11.2022
Nick Ishmael Perkins is a senior consultant with the International Science Council.
17.11.2022
The TAPESTRY project - part of the Transformations to Sustainability programme - is demonstrating the importance of collaboration on responding to climate change in local areas.
14.11.2022
The Sharm El-Sheik Climate Implementation Summit (SCIS) gathered Heads of State from around the world under the banner of 'Together for Implementation'. But we must not overlook other levels of government responsible for climate adaptation implementation, and particularly regional government, write Nicole L. Bonnett and S. Jeff Birchall.
09.11.2022
The scientific community must be vocal and steadfast in speaking up about the climate crisis, and advancing science to better understand climate change and mitigation strategies, writes Daya Reddy, inaugural President of the ISC.
08.11.2022
