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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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13 September 20245 min read

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB): Mobilizing science for a sustainable future 

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12 September 202415 min read

Rebuilding trust in science: Challenges and responsibilities in a polarized world

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12 September 20248 min read

Broadening horizons: Local knowledge to strengthen foresight practices

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17 September 2024

Roundtable of ISC unions and associations

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18 September 2024

The Awesome Power of Multispecific Drugs

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ISC project updates: Converging science & technology in a digital era

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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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