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Partnerships

The ISC works at the intersection of science and policy, and maintains collaborations with a number of UN agencies, global scientific networks and other research organizations.

The ISC and the United Nations

The ISC has various Memoranda of Understanding with the United Nations:

In addition, the Council has active collaboration with:

  • United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)
  • United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
  • Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
  • Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)
  • World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
  • World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
  • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
  • International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
  • United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

Through these agreements, the ISC works to strengthen the use of scientific evidence in policy and public action on the most pressing issues facing societies today.

Funding partners

The Council has managed two funding schemes: the LIRA 2030 programme and the Transformations to Sustainability programme. LIRA 2030 was implemented in partnership with the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC), and was supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The Transformations to Sustainability research programme was funded by thirteen NORFACE (New Opportunities for Research Funding Agency Cooperation in Europe) and Belmont Forum partners and the European Commission. The ISC, with the support of Sida, funded the participation of researchers from low- and lower-middle income countries.

Affiliated Bodies

The ISC co-sponsors a number of science initiatives or programmes, and lends its support to joint initiatives that have multiple sponsors and/or partners. As such, the Council has agreements with many different organizations which act as co-sponsors, partners or hosts for the initiatives concerned.

Collaborative Partners

The ISC collaborates with a numbr of intrnational science organizaions including:

Partner with us

The Council invites networks and organizations from across the science-policy system, including intergovernmental organizations, funders, and scientific networks to work together to advance science as a global good.

If you are interested in partnering with the ISC, please write to secretariat@council.science.

ISC Sponsorship and Endorsement Policy

Learn more and submit your request for ISC endorsement or sponsorship by completing an online form on the ISC Sponsorship and Endorsement page.

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