Nominations sought for the Interim Steering Committee of the Science in Exile project
Members of an Interim Steering Committee and Task Teams will help take forward the initiative.
13.04.2021
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Target high-carbon emitters to accelerate green transition, say leading experts on behavioural change
Changing the behaviours of the 'polluter elite' - the wealthy - should be a focus for action, according to the Cambridge Commission on Scaling Behaviour Change.
13.04.2021
What would a 3°C warmer world mean for Australia?
ISC Member the Australian Academy of Science recently released a landmark climate change report examining what 3°C warming would mean for the world's driest inhabited continent, and calling upon the Australian Government to accelerate Australia’s transition to net zero emissions.
12.04.2021
Efficiency must go hand-in-hand with equity to build resilient food systems
Resilient food systems are inclusive food systems.
08.04.2021
New Steering Group sets direction for the second phase of the Scientific Publishing project
The recently appointed Group will guide the next set of project activities to define tractable priorities for reform and action in scientific publishing.
08.04.2021
Statement on protecting human rights and scientific freedom in Myanmar
The ISC has grave concerns about the recent human rights violations in Myanmar, including violence against peaceful protestors at educational institutions. Beyond the distressing loss of life and deprivation of human rights, the ISC is deeply concerned about the future of the scientific community in Myanmar.
06.04.2021
Restructuring the food system after COVID-19
The ISC-IIASA Resilient Food Systems report looks at the vulnerabilities in the food system and recommends changes to move forward through COVID-19 recovery plans that prioritize society’s least protected.
06.04.2021
Seven principles for scientific publishing
The many issues with modern scholarly publishing raise fair concerns whether the system delivers on its expectation to effectively record and communicate the fruits of scientific endeavour to the public.
05.04.2021
High-level group appointed to lead the development of the ISC’s strategy in the intergovernmental system
The ISC is uniquely placed to convene expertise and integrate science in the intergovernmental system, and a new group has been formed to lead the development of the Council's strategy within the system.
29.03.2021
Showing solidarity for detained and missing scientists
The United Nations’ International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is marked every year on 25 March. It is an important opportunity to mobilize action, demand justice and strengthen efforts to protect UN staff, as well as colleagues in the scientific community.
25.03.2021