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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · 5d

❄️ 2025–2034: A decade of action for cryospheric sciences.

The United Nations has proclaimed the next ten years as the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences. 🔗 Read more: https://council.science/blog/decade-of-action-for-cryospheric-sciences/

Shaping the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences (2025–2034) - International Science Council

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.

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · 6d

🎙️ New #podcast: Professor Rashid Sumaila and Dr Mia Strand discuss how early-career researchers are driving change in ocean science, through transdisciplinary collaboration and ethical, equitable approaches.
https://council.science/podcasts/transdisciplinary-science-early-and-mid-careers/

Transdisciplinary science: Early- and mid-careers shaping the future of science - International Science Council

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

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · 7d

New ISC blog: Is #FreedomOfSpeech in #universities under threat?

In this blog, Robert French, argues that universities have a duty to enable responsible discussion and rational debate: https://council.science/blog/universities-freedom-of-speech/

#FreedomOfExpression #AcademicFreedom #CFRS

Universities, freedom of speech, and freedom and responsibility in science - International Science Council

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.

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · 15d

‪Digital change at Jamaica’s SRC is about more than tech – it’s about people.

📖 Read their story: council.science/blog/jamaica...

👋 Got inspired? Join us on 25 September to get your own digital journey started: council.science/events/launc...

A people-first approach to building digital pathways - International Science Council

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 ...

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Arctic Circle @arctic-circle-org.bsky.social · Aug 20

Don’t miss the International Polar Year (IPY-5) Plenary at the October Assembly! ❄️📣

@sciencecouncil.bsky.social, @wmo-global.bsky.social

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Nuorten Tiedeakatemia - Young Academy Finland @youngacademyfin.bsky.social · 20d

Young Academy Finland has recently joined the @sciencecouncil.bsky.social ! Read the full interview of our Science Secretary Riikka.

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Welcoming the Young Academy Finland to the ISC Membership - International Science Council

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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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · 20d

🎙️ How can early- & mid-career researchers shape careers in science policy & diplomacy?

The 2nd episode of the"Scientific Careers in a Changing World" #podcast is out now: council.science/podcasts/nav...

#ScienceCareers #EMCR #ScienceDiplomacy #SciencePolicy

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · 27d

🎙️ #Podcast: How can early- and mid-career researchers shape meaningful careers in a fast-changing world? Find out in our new podcast series in partnership with Nature.

🎧 Listen to the first episode here: council.science/podcasts/pod...

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · 29d

#Vacancy #Hiring: The International Science Council is hiring a Communications Officer to join its Secretariat in Paris.

📅 Apply by 26 September 2025: https://council.science/news/vacancy-communications-officer-isc/.

Vacancy: Communications Officer | deadline: 26 September - International Science Council

Location: Paris, France. Occasional international travel may be required. Deadline for applications: 26 September, 15:00 UTC Contract type: one-year

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Sep 8

Call for consultants: Technologies that impact science systems

Help us produce technology profiles on emerging technologies, and their potential for and impacts on science in the Global South.

Deadline: 28 September

https://council.science/news/call-consultants-technologies-profiles/

Call for consultants: Technologies that impact science systems | deadline: 28 September - International Science Council

The International Science Council’s Centre for Science Futures is seeking consultants to produce four technology profiles on emerging technologies and their potential for and impacts on science and innovation in the Global South. The profiles are intended to help public and private science, technology, and innovation (STI) organizations better understand emerging trends and inform evidence-based decision-making.

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Sep 1

Takeaways from #ScienceDay2025:

❗We needdiverse knowledge systems, including #Indigenous and local knowledge
❗Young leaders are shaping the agenda
❗Structured mechanisms can translate evidence into policy
❗Science must help design the future

https://council.science/blog/science-day-2025-hlpf/

Not just another SDG event: what made Science Day 2025 stand out - International Science Council

Reflections from the 2025 High-Level Political Forum

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Aug 7

🌍 Join us for the launch of the 2025 UNDRR–ISC Hazard Information Profiles – a key science-based resource on 281 hazards, from heatwaves to cyber threats.

🗓️ 18 August | ⏰ 08:00–09:00 UTC

🔗 Register: https://council.science/events/launch-hazards-profiles/

High-level launch: from heatwaves to cyber threats - understanding today’s hazards - International Science Council

Join us for the high-level virtual launch of the UNDRR–ISC Hazard Information Profiles (HIPs) 2025 update - a vital tool for building a safer, more resilient world.

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Jul 29

Space science is too complex for any one country to tackle alone.

We need more than just advanced technology. Global cooperation and free knowledge exchange - regardless of geopolitical divisions - will be key.

https://council.science/blog/promoting-international-collaboration-in-space-science/

Promoting international collaboration in space science - International Science Council

Collaboration is essential for advancing space science, as discoveries and missions increasingly rely on shared expertise and resources across borders. Through international networks like the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), thousands of scientists and researchers from diverse disciplines work together to address complex challenges, promote open exchange of knowledge, and ensure that space exploration benefits all of humanity.

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Jul 21

What counts as progress? #GDP alone can’t capture it.

The UN’s #BeyondGDP push reflects a wider call for metrics that look at wellbeing more holistically.

Our paper explores how the HDI can evolve to meet that challenge: https://council.science/publications/human-development-index/

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Jul 18

The ISC is proud to play a convening role in connecting scientific expertise with science-policy processes. We're delighted that Prof. Chioma Daisy Onyige was selected as #IPCC Lead Author (WGIII, Ch.4) following an ISC nomination. https://council.science/news/call-authors-review-editors-ipcc-ar7/

Call for nominations is now closed: Authors and editors for the IPCC Seventh Assessment Report - International Science Council

You may also be interested in the call for experts for the IPCC Task Group on Data Support for Climate Change Assessments (deadline: 10 April). The

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IUPAC @iupac.org · Jul 14

@iupac.org Guiding Principles of Responsible Chemistry

#IUPAC officially launched the Guiding Principles of Responsible Chemistry at #IUPAC2025, a bold, forward-looking framework designed to transform how #chemistry is practiced, taught, and perceived worldwide 🌍

🔗 iupac.org/responsible-chemistry

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Jul 14

ISC is proud to bring science to the UN's top forum for reviewing #SDG progress - #HLPF.

Our President-elect R. Dijkgraaf and M. Barbosa of ‪@ufrgs.br‬ called for investment in science that’s ✔️ co-created with communities and ✔️ connected to policy.

More: https://council.science/events/hlpf-2025/

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Jul 11

Science has a seat at the table at #HLPF2025 👏

Join us in person or remotely at the UN High-level Political Forum to champion the essential role of science in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

✅ Programme, live broadcasts and more: https://council.science/events/hlpf-2025/

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Jul 10

#ScienceDay at #HLPF2025 is a space to:

✔️reflect
✔️reconnect
✔️reimagine...

... how science can accelerate progress on the #SDGs - and help co-design what comes next.

Mark your calendar to watch a live broadcast on 15 July: https://council.science/events/science-day-2025/

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Jul 10

🎉 The Open Science round-up is back! The ISC is excited to announce the return of this curated newsletter - your go-to source for the latest developments shaping the global #OpenScience landscape each month. Read the latest edition: https://council.science/news/open-science-round-up-june-2025/

Open Science Round-Up | June 2025 - International Science Council

The ISC is excited to announce the return of the Open Science round-up, a curated newsletter that provides an overview of the latest developments and initiatives shaping the global Open Science landscape.

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Jul 7

🎬 How can #science help strengthen the #BWC in today’s complex #biosecurity landscape? Hear from experts on the role of scientific expertise and cooperation in supporting the Convention’s work: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP3O...

Strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention through science

YouTube video by International Science Council

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Jul 7

📢 Out now: new set of discussion papers exploring how
#science can inform and strengthen the Biological Weapons Convention #BWC. They outline ways to support scientific review, cooperation and compliance: council.science/publications/strengthening-the-biological-weapons-convention/

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Jul 1

Apply for funding to advance science–policy collaboration in your country

- Up to AUD 9,500 in funding
- Mentorship by leading experts
- Capacity-building at national or institutional levels

Deadline: 25 August 2025
https://council.science/news/seeds-of-science-launch/

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Jul 1

Can science still shift the #SDG trajectory?

Yes - but only if it’s connected to decision-making, grounded in equity, and reflective of the need of communities.

Read our 17 concise and transferable case studies of science & engineering in action: https://council.science/news/hlpf-2025/

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International Science Council (ISC) @sciencecouncil.bsky.social · Jun 24

On 30 June, the ISC is co-hosting a side event at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4).

The event will address the urgent need to close the global financing gap around STI.

Learn more about the event ⤵️
https://council.science/events/side-event-closing-the-gap-sti/