Statement on protecting scientific freedoms for Turkish scientists
The International Science Council is deeply concerned by the continued suppression of scientific freedoms for Turkey’s scientists.
19.05.2021
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Finding common ground in transformative sustainability narratives
The latest Transformations to Sustainability knowledge brief explores discourses and narratives around transformations to sustainability. James Waddell finds out more.
18.05.2021
Statement on concerns for scientific freedom around the world
The mission of the International Science Council (ISC) is to act as the global voice for science. As part of that mission, the ISC defends the free and responsible practice of science, in accordance with the Council’s Principle of Freedom and Responsibility in Science, UNESCO recommendations, and international human rights instruments.
18.05.2021
Open call for nominations: 2021 Global Risks Scientists’ Perceptions survey
Nominate scientists or self-nominate to participate in the 2021 Future Earth – ISC Global Risks Scientists’ Perceptions survey and join a growing community of leading scientists working on global risks.
17.05.2021
A ‘New Normality’ Needed for Post-Pandemic Peace
The UN General-Assembly declared 16 May the International Day of Living Together in Peace, as a means of regularly mobilizing the efforts of the international community to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity. Matt Meyer, Secretary General of ISC Member, the International Peace Research Association, explores what this day means for peace research.
16.05.2021
Working scientist podcast: Combating racism in science systems
In the past year the issue of systemic racism has been thrown into sharp focus in societies across the world. The institutions and practices of the science community are not immune to this kind of discrimination. In this final episode of the podcast series, we explore what can be done to combat racism in science.
14.05.2021
A response to The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response’s new report on the international health response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Peter Gluckman, ISC President-elect and member of the COVID-19 Scenarios project oversight panel.
12.05.2021
Why water-driven migration and displacement must be part of the climate agenda
There is growing evidence of how water crises affect migration and displacement. We spoke to Nidhi Nagabhatla to find out more.
10.05.2021
Introducing a new Member of the ISC: Somali Natural Resource Research Center (SONRREC)
The SONRREC joined the ISC in 2021. In this brief interview, we hear more about the organization and its activities.
07.05.2021
An Introduction to the International Year of Caves and Karst (2021 – 2022)
International Years are organized to educate the public and celebrate important aspects of life and the world in which we live. In 2021 and through 2022, the International Union of Speleology (UIS) is celebrating caves and karst. The ISC spoke with George Veni, UIS President, to find out more.
06.05.2021
