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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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14 May 202511 min read

Engage in the 5th International Polar Year: opportunities and updates for ISC Members

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07 May 20258 min read

ISC survey explores Members’ science diplomacy priorities and capacities | deadline: 9 June

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06 May 20259 min read

Shaping the future: Insights from futures thinking and strategic foresight in the Global South

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19 May 2025

Launch event of new EASAC Report: “Changing Wildfires – Policy Options for a Fire-literate and Fire-adapted Europe”

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21 May 2025

InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) – International Science Council (ISC) webinar: Safeguarding scientific data in times of crisis

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22 May 2025

Future avenues for science advice in the UN system: New research on science advice and the UN General Assembly

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13 May 2025

Trust in science for policy nexus

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06 May 2025

Futures thinking and strategic foresight in action: Insights from the Global South

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17 February 2025

Preparing national research ecosystems for AI: strategies and progress

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17 January 2025

ISC Activity and Achievement Report

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14 November 2024

Code of conduct

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09 September 2024

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

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