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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 10d

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Chief Scientist @UNEP.org

Chief Scientist and Director of the Science Office at The UN Environment Programme in Nairobi. Check out all the details here.

DEADLINE: 5th November.

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 15d

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Chief Scientist @UNEP.org

Chief Scientist and Director of the Science Office at The UN Environment Programme in Nairobi. Check out all the details here.

DEADLINE: 5th November.

UN Careers

United Nations

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 16d

Did you receive your next issue of INGSA News with all the opportunities, events and resources from the intersection of science-policy-society? If not, sign up to get it in your inbox quarterly: www.ingsa.org/join

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 17d

Upcoming: On 3-4 Dec, The DK Presidency of the EU Council is running a High-Level Conf on Reforming Research Assessment. This is a critically important topic of updating our science metrics and also support the role of new boundary roles, such as those in #scienceadvice.

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EU Presidency High-Level Conference on Reforming Research Assessment

At this conference, Aalborg University together with co-organizers as well as the Danish Presidency and the European Commission will address the need for reforming research assessment, present…

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 18d

The 3rd meeting of the G20-Chief Science Advisors' Roundtable has just concluded in Pretoria, ahead of the G20 meeting. It is excellent to see so many of the world's leading #evidence4policy practitioners ensuring the voice of science into important multilateral discussions. #scipol

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 19d

Malaysia, Pakistan, India, Indonesia - Well done to all the @INGSA_Asia #Grassroots workshop winners on sharing a diverse range of topics and their recommendations for policy.

You can check out all the workshop reports at: buff.ly/UF0KkSo

#Asia @ISCAsiaPacific

INGSA-Asia Past Event/Activities - INGSA

Past Workshops in Asia Find information on all the workshops that INGSA has run in Asia, including the workshop reports, photos and resources that resulted from them. If you’d like to collaborate…

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 23d

Congrats to the 3rd Cohort of the #INGSAAfrica Mentorship program on completing their projects! And to the mentors for their generous and insightful assistance. The #SASDP program keeps going from strength to strength.

Find out more and read the full cohort report here:

2024 Cohort Report - Science Advice Skills Development Program (SASDP) - INGSA

Science advice is a key area for science capacity development in Africa. It has the potential to create notable contributions to developing research and innovation in Africa. The scientific community…

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cohen-lab-ucsd.bsky.social @cohen-lab-ucsd.bsky.social · Sep 8

Risks of ending US science-policy training | Science www.science.org/stoken/autho...

Risks of ending US science-policy training

Training scientists to engage with policy-makers and pursue careers in public service is among the most effective ways to turn research strength into real-world impact. However, in February, the Trump...

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Sep 8

SAVE THE DATE: 2nd European #ScienceDiplomacy Conf – Bridging divides in a fragmented world, 17-18 Dec - Copenhagen.

The discussions will cover both regional and thematic aspects of #SciDip, highlighting the crucial contributions of non-state actors.

Registration will open during September.

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Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation @moorefound.bsky.social · Sep 2

⚖️ This @issuesinst.bsky.social commentary reflects on the vital role of programs supporting state legislators as lawmakers navigate complex science and technology policy decisions.

Read the full commentary ⤵️

#SciencePhilanthropy #SciPol #STEM

A Culture of Science-Informed Governance

Building sustained, institutional support for science in state governance is vital for better-informed policymaking.

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Sep 3

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲? Join a global workshop on 𝗠𝗼𝗻. 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟴𝘁𝗵 (𝟵 𝗮𝗺-𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗧) in-person or on Zoom. Explore the role of civic science practices in shaping the future of evidence-informed policy

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Sep 1

#scipol #scienceadvice #evidence4policy #SciAdvice #SciDip #ScienceDiplomacy

International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Sep 1

Have you ever written an evidence-based Policy Brief?

communicatingscienceforpolicy.org wants to make examples of formal written communication easily accessible online, enabling us to learn from one another.

P𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝘁 bit.ly/4mJHUk7 (Re-use the same link for multiple submissions.)

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Aug 21

Hybrid workshop: 'Communicating Science for Policy in a Populist Age' lead by our good friend Karen Akerlof @georgemasonu.bsky.social

Looks like a great and important agenda! Sept 8th

In person: www.eventbrite.com/e/communicat...

Online: www.eventbrite.com/e/online-wor...

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Aug 20

How can #scienceadvice complement technical models with more narrative and values based models to help guide us towards the societal transformations that we want - not the ones chosen for us by circumstance and tech companies??

7 minutes worth your time!

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INGSA Insights - Indigo Strudwicke - Collective Imagining, Narrative Models and Storylistening

Science and Technology will be critical to what our future will be - yet they cannot tell us what our future SHOULD be. Only by collectively imagining that future do we have a chance of enabling…

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Aug 19

25th August: #INGSAAsia Distinguished Lecture: "Science Diplomacy for Rainforest Sustainability: A Unique Case for Sarawak"

This is an in person event only, at @UCSIUni Sarawak Campus, featuring Prof Paul Berkman

If you're in Sarawak and would like to attend: bit.ly/45GoXY4

International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Aug 19

Congrats to #INGSAAfrica on a record number of applications for the 4th cohort of the #SASDP mentorship program! And thanks to those mentors interested in volunteering their skills and experience to improve #scienceadvice capacity.

Shows off the value and the strength of INGSA's global network.

International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Aug 12

New INGSA Insights out today! Check out @indyindigo.com on how #scienceadvice needs narrative models to complement technical models.

How do you collectively imagine the future we want and lay down the path for how we get there? Evidence and narrative together. 🔬+ 📖

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INGSA Insights - Indigo Strudwicke - Collective Imagining, Narrative Models and Storylistening

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Aug 11

DEADLINE extended! Are you a science advice practitioner and keen to mentor? Or are you an early/mid career African scientist or policymaker?

You have one more week to get your applications in for the #INGSAAfrica Mentorship program! More info and to apply: buff.ly/I1KFgTr

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Call for Mentors and Mentees! Science Advice Skills Development Program 2025 (SASDP) - 4th Cohort - INGSA

INGSA-Africa is delighted to announce the launch of the fourth cohort of the Science Advice Skills Development Program 2025-26

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Aug 7

9th Aug is the Global #Indigenous Youth Summit on #climatechange - a 24 hour rolling conference taking in the whole planet for #IndigenousPeoplesDay 2025.

It's not too late to show your support and register: members.futureearth.org/events/125653

#Scipol #IndigenousPeoples #INDIGENOUS #FutureEarth

Global Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change 2025

The third Global Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change (GIYSCC) will be held 9 August 2025, circling the Earth across three 8-hour time zones in 24 hours (00:00 GMT - 24:00 GMT) on the United Nat...

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Aug 4

A big few weeks at INGSA - Don't miss out!

9 Aug: Global #Indigenous Youth Summit - buff.ly/ViEWiq8 - Attend for free!

10 Aug: Deadline for #INGSAAfrica mentorship program (Mentors and Mentees) - buff.ly/qnNfOeW

25 Aug: Deadline for @INGSA_Asia #SeedsOfScienceAsia Grants - buff.ly/2TISt7x

Global Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change 2025

The third Global Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change (GIYSCC) will be held 9 August 2025, circling the Earth across three 8-hour time zones in 24 hours (00:00 GMT - 24:00 GMT) on the United…

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Jul 28

#Africa and #Asia INGSA Member Opportunities!

#INGSAAfrica looking for global mentors and African mentees for Mentorship program - buff.ly/qnNfOeW - Deadline: 10th Aug

@INGSA_Asia #SeedsOfScience $9500 grants for #scienceadvice workshops - buff.ly/2TISt7x - Deadline: 25th Aug

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Jul 24

OPPORTUNITY: Become a MENTOR in the 4th @IngsaAfrica #SASDP Mentorship program - applications open now

Are you an active #evidence4policy practitioner, anywhere in the world? Then become an SASDP Mentor and help supercharge a scientist or policymaker's career.

Mentor applications:

Call for Mentors and Mentees! Science Advice Skills Development Program 2025 (SASDP) - 4th Cohort - INGSA

INGSA-Africa is delighted to announce the launch of the fourth cohort of the Science Advice Skills Development Program 2025-26

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · Jul 21

OPPORTUNITY: Are you an African scientist or policymaker wanting more experience at #scienceadvice? Applications now open for the @IngsaAfrica #SASDP Mentorship program!

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Be paired with a mentor from anywhere in the world and get real life experience in #evidence4policy practices

Call for Mentors and Mentees! Science Advice Skills Development Program 2025 (SASDP) - 4th Cohort - INGSA

INGSA-Africa is delighted to announce the launch of the fourth cohort of the Science Advice Skills Development Program 2025-26

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