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The International Science Council harnesses the universal language of science to catalyse and convene 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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14 November 202413 min read

Call for nominations of experts and resources to inform the work of the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board

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14 November 20248 min read

COP29: how to overcome political and financial gridlock? Scientists urge local and national strategies

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14 November 20246 min read

Call for reviewers of updated UNDRR-ISC Hazard Information Profiles | deadline: 15 December

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20 November 2024

Regional meeting for ISC Members in Asia and the Pacific 20 November 2024

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20 November 2024

11th NAS webinar – Making science interesting to the public: why and how?

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The International Science Council at the World Science Forum 2024

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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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