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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.
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Our unique global membership brings together 250 diverse organizations from all fields of science and all regions of the world.
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Making science accessible is a matter of human rights: A scientist’s call for inclusion
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Rethinking science: A mission-driven approach to tackle global sustainability challenges
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ISC experts drive science-based solutions for plastic pollution treaty
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Global Ocean Oxygen Network (GO2NE) 33rd webinar on ocean deoxygenation
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2025 Xiamen Symposium on Marine Environmental Sciences
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Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) – 6th scientific conference
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A guide to anticipation: Tools and methods of horizon scanning and foresight
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Navigating new horizons – A global foresight report on planetary health and human wellbeing
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Synthesis of the Transformations to Sustainability programme
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Annual Report 2023
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From science to action: Leveraging scientific knowledge and solutions for advancing sustainable and resilient development
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