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The International Science Council catalyses and convenes scientific expertise, advice and influence on issues of major concern to both science and society, through a unique global membership of natural and social sciences and humanities.

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Who we are

We are an international NGO with a mission to act as the global voice for science to promote science as a global public good.

What we do

We catalyse and convene scientific expertise, advice and influence on issues of major concern to both science and society.

Membership

Our unique global membership brings together 250 diverse organizations from all fields of science and all regions of the world.

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ISC RFP-AP Asia-Pacific Academic Mentoring Programme Mentors and mentees at the Shine Dome Australian Academy of Science news
20 September 20245 min read

Australia and New Zealand academics sow seeds of success with Pacific Islands scholars

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19 September 20248 min read

Statement of the UNSG’s Scientific Advisory Board on Trust in Science

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19 September 202410 min read

ISC Fellows Letter to the scientific community on the occasion of the Summit of the Future

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22 September 202423 September 2024

The International Science Council at the UN Summit of the Future

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23 September 2024

SCOSTEP Distinguished Young Scientist Award 2024 Ceremony and the 23rd SCOSTEP/PRESTO Online Seminar

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22 September 202426 September 2024

Biomolecular Horizons 2024 Congress 

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09 September 2024

A guide to anticipation: Tools and methods of horizon scanning and foresight 

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15 July 2024

Navigating new horizons – A global foresight report on planetary health and human wellbeing

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12 July 2024

Synthesis of the Transformations to Sustainability programme

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10 July 2024

Annual Report 2023

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04 July 2024

From science to action: Leveraging scientific knowledge and solutions for advancing sustainable and resilient development 

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07 June 2024

From Shores to Horizons: Empowering Science for the Future of Large Ocean States

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