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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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Engage in the 5th International Polar Year: opportunities and updates for ISC Members
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ISC survey explores Members’ science diplomacy priorities and capacities | deadline: 9 June
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Shaping the future: Insights from futures thinking and strategic foresight in the Global South
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Launch event of new EASAC Report: “Changing Wildfires – Policy Options for a Fire-literate and Fire-adapted Europe”
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InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) – International Science Council (ISC) webinar: Safeguarding scientific data in times of crisis
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Future avenues for science advice in the UN system: New research on science advice and the UN General Assembly
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Trust in science for policy nexus
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Futures thinking and strategic foresight in action: Insights from the Global South
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Preparing national research ecosystems for AI: strategies and progress
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ISC Activity and Achievement Report
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Code of conduct
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