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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
High-level consultative engagements occurred at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, during Science Forum South Africa. The discussions focused on collectively strengthening and unleashing the voice of the African Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) ecosystem. Following the discussions, the idea of an African STI Leadership Forum was proposed, aiming to kickstart collective efforts towards building a stronger African science ecosystem.
18.12.2023
Dr. Temitope Egbebiyi is a meteorologist focused on impact modeling. Originally from Nigeria, he is based in Cape Town, South Africa. In a deep-dive interview with Genevieve Scanlan, from the International Science Council, he underscores the importance of mobilizing individuals globally, with a particular focus on solutions for the challenges faced in the Global South.
07.12.2023
Latest developments from the collaboration between Future Africa (FA) and the International Science Council (ISC).
09.11.2023
A call to contribute to a future ISC regional presence in Africa
27.10.2023
At the Kigali Summit, climate scientists have issued a resounding call to action, emphasizing the necessity of increasing funding, technology transfer, and data-sharing - placing scientists from the Global South at the forefront of regional and international climate research.
27.10.2023
Ambassador Macharia Kamau, Member of the ISC Global Commission on Science Missions for Sustainability, urges the international community to close the North-South gap in scientific research on climate and strive towards a 'one world, one climate' approach for global and sustainable solutions to the climate crisis.
23.10.2023
As the new call for nominations for the ISC Fellowship closes, the International Science Council holds a discussion with Dr. Eliane Ubalijoro, CEO for the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) and ISC Fellow since 2022. Her work focuses on the interaction between planetary biodiversity and human health.
11.10.2023
A statement by the ISC President Peter Gluckman and ISC Vice-President for Freedom and Responsibility in Science Anne Husebekk
21.04.2023
8 December 2022, Cape Town, South Africa – The International Science Council (ISC) and Future Africa have developed an agreement to respond to the need to support African agendas and capacities and strengthen the presence of African science on the global stage. The scientific expertise and African networks of both organizations will be brought together to strengthen the influence of African science in the world.
08.12.2022
