International Science Council (ISC)
@sciencecouncil
The global voice for #science. Through our members, partners and associates, we aim to advance science as a global public good.
#Consultancy: Analysis of ISC survey on unrecognized scientific contributions. Deadline 31 August 2026 https://council.science/news/call-for-consultants-analysis-unrecognized-scientific-contributions/
#Appeal: A new international appeal calls for connected, joint action in support of science and its contribution to global wellbeing. https://appealforscience.com/
We are seeking mentor applications to join the Mentorship Initiative for Displaced Academics to facilitate the long-term academic integration of displaced scholars. https://council.science/news/call-mida/ @humboldt-foundation.de
The ISC Forum on Publishing and Research Assessment is running a survey to understand what kinds of scientific contributions currently go unrecognized, and why. Deadline: 31 August 2026. https://council.science/news/survey-what-counts-as-a-scientific-contribution/
Despite their potential, the social and human sciences remain underutilised at the science-policy interface. Critical evidence produced within these knowledge systems frequently fails to reach or meaningfully inform policymakers. https://council.science/our-work/social-science-matters/
At the #FASTForum in Paris, the International Science Council, Belmont Forum, CNRS and Fundacion Avina convened public, private, philanthropic and industry #funders to explore innovative approaches for accelerating sustainability transformations through coordinated investment and collaboration.
ISC Science Director, Vanessa McBride highlighted the need for scientists not just in laboratories and lecture halls, but also within the halls of power at the 2026 Global Conference on the IDSSD today. https://council.science/our-work/international-decade-of-sciences-for-sustainable-development/
What if the world stopped treating Pacific communities as “small, vulnerable populations” and started investing in them as the stewards they already are of the largest ocean on Earth? Roannie Ng Shiu explains why the world misses out when it fails to listen to Pacific communities.
Today's #ScienceDay2026 asked a hard question: can science still deliver under pressure? Scientists, policy-makers, UN officials and community voices gathered to look at what's standing between knowledge and real progress on sustainability. https://council.science/events/hlpf-science-day-2026/
Science is the most reliable source of optimism - every day we know more, discover more. And yet, implementation continues to lag across the #SustainbleDevelopment agenda. How can we bridge the gap between what we know and what we need to do? http://council.science/ScienceDay2026 #ScienceDay2026
At the World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2026, the International Science Council and CODATA hosted a session on ‘Science in the Age of AI: Knowledge, Data and Trust’, exploring what AI means for the future of research and scientific discovery.
Ever heard of the #HLPF? If not, you're not alone. Watch James Waddell breaking down why the UN's High-Level Political Forum for #SustainableDevelopment matters, even though most people have never heard of it. Follow along as we share insights👀 https://council.science/events/hlpf-2026/
Last week, the #ScienceSystemsFutures writing workshop organized by the ISC brought together 14 experts from across the Global South in Paris to examine how emerging technologies are reshaping science systems. https://council.science/our-work/science-systems-futures/
#AI is reshaping science at an unprecedented pace, but are national research ecosystems prepared for these transformations? Read our report: https://council.science/publications/ai-science-systems/
The #FASTForum Paris Convening, will bring together science and sustainability funders to explore innovative funding models, cross-sector collaboration and pathways for scaling sustainability. https://council.science/events/2026-global-conference-on-idssd/ @belmontforum.bsky.social @cnrs.fr
#CallForMentors: Mentorship Initiative for Displaced Academics (MIDA). Deadline 14 August 2026. https://council.science/news/call-mentors-mida/ The ISC, in partnership with the IIE-SRF, is inviting experienced academics across regions and disciplines to join the newly launched initiative. #CFRS
Our new position paper highlights how #science and #engineering are helping turn ambition into action across human well-being, economies, food systems, energy, cities, infrastructure and environmental governance. https://council.science/publications/hlpf-2026/
#Webinar: How can Arctic research move towards ethical, co-produced and Indigenous-led practice? Register: https://council.science/events/indigenous-knowledge-arctic-webinar/
#CooperationAgreement: The ISC and @UNESCO have signed a cooperation agreement setting out a shared framework for long-term collaboration to strengthen #sciencesystems worldwide and promote international #scientificcooperation. Read here: https://council.science/news/isc-unesco-agreeement/
#ScienceDay2026: 2030 is approaching fast, and science and policy has to be ready for it. Join us on 9 July, 10:00–13:00 EDT, at UN Headquarters in New York or live on UN Web TV.
#Webinar: For our next session in the ‘Science and Indigenous Knowledge System’ webinar series, we turn to the Arctic! Register: https://council.science/events/indigenous-knowledge-arctic-webinar/
🔴 The International Science Council has released an open letter to candidates for UN Secretary-General, calling on the next UN leadership to recognize science as a structural pillar of the multilateral system. https://council.science/news/embed-science-multilateralism/
Register for the #BeijingScienceDialogue, where alongside members and experts, we will develop a implementation roadmap for gender equality within scientific organizations, during a dedicated gender workshop. https://council.science/beijing/ #cfrs
#BeijingScienceDialogue: The Beijing Science Dialogue, convening more than 250 scientific organizations across the world, will be held from 19-21 October 2026. Following the public Dialogue, the ISC Midterm Members' Meeting will take place from 22-23 October 2026. https://council.science/Beijing/
We're proud to release the ISC 2025 Annual Report. As a small yet global team, we are proud of all that we accomplished. Read about our work here: council.science/publications...
In an era of growing geopolitical competition, the role of science as a global public good has never been more important or more vulnerable. Read the ISC's statement here: https://council.science/statements/science-geopolitical-competition/
2025 was a year that tested science's place in the world. International Science Council's CEO, Salvatore Aricò, reflects on the year's achievements and the responsibilities of science in a changing world.
Our 2025 Annual Report is out. In a year marked by geopolitical uncertainty, rapid technological change, and growing pressures on science systems, we worked with our Members and partners to keep science open, trusted, and responsive: https://council.science/publications/annual-report-2025/
As the global voice for science, the ISC was happy to partake in discussions at the S7 meeting this week, hosted by our member Académie des sciences in Paris. Read the declarations here: https://www.academie-sciences.fr/en/s7-science-academies-g7-countries-meet-paris-speak-out-science