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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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20 June 20254 min read

International scientific collaboration: Vital yet vulnerable

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19 June 20259 min read

The Frontiers Planet Prize announces 2025 International Champions

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19 June 202515 min read

The right to participate in and benefit from science – an ISC webinar

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25 June 2025

CILAC Forum – Scientific freedom and the safety of scientists: ensuring open, safe, and inclusive ecosystems for science

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25 June 2025

Frontiers Planet Prize: webinar on how to get involved and nominate for the next edition

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26 June 2025

Potential of rapid evidence synthesis for environmental action

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04 June 2025

Co-producing ocean actionable knowledge for transformative solutions and global cooperation

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04 June 2025

Update of the UNDRR-ISC hazard information profiles

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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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