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Uniting the world through science

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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11 February 20257 min read

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025

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06 February 20254 min read

Call for nominations of experts for second global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services | deadline: 28 March

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06 February 20252 min read

China’s CAST to host next ISC mid-term meeting in 2026

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11 March 2025

Regional meeting for ISC Members in Asia and the Pacific 11 March 2025

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11 March 202513 March 2025

Connections to sustain science in Latin America Symposium 2025

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21 March 202522 March 2025

Marie Curie Alumni Association (MCAA) Annual Conference and General Assembly 2025

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publications
17 January 2025

ISC Activity and Achievement Report

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14 November 2024

Code of conduct

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publications
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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