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We catalyse and convene scientific expertise, advice and influence on issues of major concern to both science and society.
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Call for nominations of experts for second global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services | deadline: 28 March
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China’s CAST to host next ISC mid-term meeting in 2026
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Science, ethics, and power: The need for a global commons approach to emerging technologies
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Webinar: Women scientists around the world – Strategies for gender equality
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Global Women’s Breakfast (GWB 2025)
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Connections to sustain science in Latin America Symposium 2025
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ISC Activity and Achievement Report
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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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