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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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05 September 202414 min read

AI was born at a US summer camp 68 years ago. Here’s why that event still matters today

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01 September 20247 min read

Call for proposals: Website support and maintenance 

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21 August 20243 min read

SCAR Open Science Conference in Chile: a catalyst for polar research

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10 September 2024

Re-launch of ISC-GeoUnions Distinguished Lecture Series

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A view of Canberra city, Australia events
9 September 202412 September 2024

Science at the Shine Dome 2024

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Colourful farm fields (sunflower, wheat, rye and corn) events
8 September 202412 September 2024

IUFoST – 2024 World Congress of Food Science and Technology

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publications
09 September 2024

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

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publications
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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publications
10 July 2024

Annual Report 2023

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publications
04 July 2024

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

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publications
07 June 2024

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

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