In this blog series, members of the ISC’s Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science share their reflections on the questions surrounding trust in science, particularly in the context of policy-making. The first piece features Karly Kehoe, who examines the ethical responsibilities of scientists and institutions.

The Royal Society Te Apārangi has endorsed the International Science Council’s interpretation of 'The Right to Participate in and Benefit from Science', recognising science as a human right.

Geneva, 13 November 2025 - The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the International Science Council (ISC) have renewed their long-standing partnership through an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Geneva by UNDRR Director Paola Albrito and ISC President Sir Peter Gluckman. The agreement extends the collaboration between the two organizations through 2035, reinforcing a shared commitment to harness science for a safer and more resilient world.

From CERN to ITER, international research infrastructures have long symbolized what global cooperation in science can achieve, even in times of deep political tension. In this guest op-ed, Jan Marco Müller examines how these “lighthouses of science diplomacy” are now navigating growing geopolitical pressures, and what they can do to preserve collaboration and trust across borders.

From Argentina to Tanzania, and from Slovakia to India, over 70 events led by ISC Members and partners celebrated World Science Day for Peace and Development 2025 across the world.

The 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) will be held in Belém, Brazil, 10-21 November 2025.

Preparations are underway for the 5th International Polar Year (IPY-5), a major international initiative advancing polar research and cooperation to address global challenges. As a co-convener and member of the IPY-5 Planning Group, the International Science Council (ISC) is pleased to share three new opportunities to engage in this global effort, coordinated by the IPY-5 Executive Committee and Interim Secretariat.

The International Science Council is helping to shape the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025-2034), which centers the vital role of science in understanding, mitigating, and addressing rapid changes in the Earth’s frozen regions, the cryosphere.

How can early- and mid-career researchers shape meaningful careers in a changing world?

In this blog, Robert French explores the limits of lawful expression, the role of universities in resisting intolerance, and why the scientific community must help uphold public debate.

The story of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) in Jamaica is one of transformation. As part of the ISC’s Digital Journeys project, the SRC team took a step back from focusing purely on technology ...

The International Science Council is pleased to announce that the Young Academy Finland (YAF) has joined its Membership. YAF’s addition to the network of

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