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 Once you've done that check out the new edition online: buff.ly/el8Kwch #scipol

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. buff.ly/SVVY4Et #scipol

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 buff.ly/zXSVPtY

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

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:

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Have you seen the full program for #EIS2025 ? Explore over 200 presentations via our interactive program at www.eisummit.org/full-program... #ImpSci #EvidenceSynthesis

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.

⚖️ 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

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 𝗜𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗩𝗔): buff.ly/d4qlXp3; 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: buff.ly/iIjvnX7

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.)

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... #scipol #scienceadvice

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! buff.ly/y02TWjy #scipol #scienceadvice

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

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.

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. 🔬+ 📖 youtu.be/YM_yxbnzpPA #scipol

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 #Scipol

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

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

#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 #scipol

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:

OPPORTUNITY: Are you an African scientist or policymaker wanting more experience at #scienceadvice? Applications now open for the @IngsaAfrica #SASDP Mentorship program! buff.ly/G2AZmEp Be paired with a mentor from anywhere in the world and get real life experience in #evidence4policy practices

Your #WeekendRead: The Trifecta of Expert Humility. Trust is a valuable commodity - with policymakers & society. What role does humility play in building trust and what are the nuances that need to be understood. New #INGSAHorizons article buff.ly/xH6IGxt #scienceadvice #evidence4policy #SciPol

ISC & IAP Global survey on participation in scientific organizations (academies, young academies, unions, societies, research councils,etc). Survey on access, roles, leadership pathways, perceived benefits and barriers, organizational culture, discrimination. buff.ly/85ejtnc Deadline: 5 August

ASIA: #Evidence4Policy Grants up to $9500 - Apply for @INGSA-Asia #SeedsOfScienceAsia grants now! buff.ly/CpTfN2j In collaboration with @ISCAsiaPacific, INGSA is providing seed grants for #scienceadvice workshops across Asia. Find out more and apply at the INGSA-Asia website.

The Trifecta of Expert Humility: New #INGSAHorizons article available now: buff.ly/xH6IGxt #Evidence4Policy skills are evolving. INGSA invites #scienceadvice leaders to explore the key concepts in our field. Starting with Dr Marc Saner on humility as a boundary worker & science advisor!

Call for Mentors and Mentees: #INGSAAfrica's 4th Science Advice Skills Development Program. The program brings together experienced science advice practitioners from around the world to mentor budding African scientists and policymakers. buff.ly/G2AZmEp #SASDP #SciPol @sciencecouncil.bsky.social

New this week: @INGSA-Asia and @iscasiapacific.bsky.social launch #SeedsOfScienceAsia - grants of up to AUD9,500 for #scienceadvice workshops in #Asia. Applications are open now - Deadline 25th August! Mark your 📅 Apply: buff.ly/VY8RJPL #SciPol #evidence4policy

5 years from 2030: Can science still shift the SDG trajectory? @sciencecouncil.bsky.social release a position paper for 2025 HLPF - we can only succeed if science is connected to decision-making, grounded in equity, & reflective of the need of communities. buff.ly/Q9izbio

The @INGSA_Asia Grassroots Workshop programme is now #SeedsOfScienceAsia supported by @ISCAsiaPacfic.bsky.social! Applications are now open for up to AUD9,500 for workshops at the science/policy interface anywhere in Asia! Deadline: 25th August - get the information now: buff.ly/zV3RZpQ #Scipol

OPPORTUNITY: Applications are now open for up to AUD 9,500 in funding for INGSA-Asia members to run #SeedsOfScienceAsia #evidence4policy workshops in their own organisations/region/country. A fantastic opportunity, in collab with @iscasiapacific.bsky.social Deets: council.science/news/seeds-o...

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: #SFSA Science Diplomacy Awards. Do you know of a #ScienceDiplomacy leader or organisation that deserves recognition for their work? The SFSA2025 Awards are a great opportunity. Get your thinking caps on, and let's celebrate those people leading the charge. buff.ly/ONpkUxI

One of INGSA's flagship activities has been INGSA-Asia's Grassroots Workshops. Now the program is being expanded and rebranded! Introducing "Seeds of Science-Asia", enabling in-depth, impactful #scipol workshops in the regions. Thx to: @iscasiapacific.bsky.social Applications open tomorrow!

Evidence and Implementation Summit 2025 - 27-29 Oct, Melbourne At the nexus of research, policy and practice, the @eisummit.org seeks to improve lives globally. In 2025, it joins forces with the Implementation Science Health Conference Australia, a combined global program

We witnessed another historic moment this week with the foundation of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution. This body joins @ipcc.bsky.social and @ipbes.net in providing the highest level of policy-relevant #scienceadvice. Congratulations @UNEP @UN

Are you an Evidence-to-Policy leader in #LatinAmerica or the #Caribbean? There is now unique opportunity to be the Chair of @INGSALac, the leading #scienceadvice network in the region. Find out more and apply by 30th June!

9th August - Join people from every corner of the globe for an ambitious, truly global, 24-hour Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change. buff.ly/1rNYYoR Don't miss a unique, energising and enlightening summit, designed and undertaken by Indigenous youth. Become part of a international movement.

Dirty air kills 8.1 million people a year. Lead exposure is linked to millions more deaths. This week, countries are fine-tuning plans for a new science-policy panel to provide robust, independent information on chemicals, waste and pollution prevention. www.unep.org/news-and-sto...

On 13 June, Prof Remi Quirion will chat with DST Centre for Policy Research - IISc Bangalore in an open and engaging discussion on the evolving role of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in science-policy interfaces. The event is booked out but hopefully there will be a recording or digest! #scipol

.@INGSAlac is the leading #science4policy network in #LatAm - and they are advertising for a new Chair of the Steering Committee. An opportunity to turn your experience into impact, building awareness, capacity and scope of evidence-to-policy mechanisms in South America (Spanish): buff.ly/sZK74NS

While knowledge #co-production is often used in science-policy knowledge exchange processes, evidence of costs & benefits are scarce. @deniskarcher.bsky.social‬ et al. provide guidance to researchers to achieve cost efficiency & improved benefits @chriscvitanovic.bsky.social‬ doi.org/10.1016/j.ma...

OPPORTUNITY: @INGSAlac is advertising for a new Chair of the Regional Chapter! Are you a #scienceadvice leader in #LatinAmerica or the Caribbean? Do you have idea for how the Chapter can further become the respected partner & convenor at the science-policy interface. Apply Spanish: buff.ly/3yaiYyS

This year's Global Development Conference (bit.ly/3Fd38WQ) will focus on 'Inclusive Digital Transformation', primarily in the #GlobalSouth. You have the chance to shape this important meeting with their: 1. Call for Papers (bit.ly/4jYIdGg) 2. Call for Ideas (bit.ly/43dOarx)

Anunciamos la apertura del proceso de postulación a la Presidencia del Capítulo Regional para América Latina y el Caribe de INGSA, período 2025–2027. Consulta toda la información relevante en el siguiente hilo:

The @GDNint annual Global Development Awards are now open - if you're a researcher or NGO in development then you could win up to $50,000 for projects on 'Digital Transformation for Universal Health Coverage' Deadline for submission: 18 June 2025 Please share with you networks! #GlobalSouth

AQ os excited to be at the @NatureFestSA theme launch, being introduced and lead through the theme of 'Flow' by the inimicable Ryan Hubbard, Director of the festival. www.naturefestival.org.au

Are you a development researcher or NGO? The Global Development Awards from @GDCint are now open, offering up to $50,000 project funding to #LMIC applicants!! Topic: Digital Transformation for Universal Health Coverage. Find all the info: www.gdn.int/gdac/2025

OPPORTUNITY: @GDNint 2025 conference on 'Inclusive Digital Transformation' - France, Oct 28-30, 2025. For researchers, policymakers, NGOs & civil society reps, particularly from the #GlobalSouth, to discuss development challenges. Call for Papers: bit.ly/4jYIdGg Call for Ideas: bit.ly/43dOarx

Starting in 30 min! @INGSApres, Prof Remi Quirion, joins a panel on the @Exposome and policy implications. Joining him: Thomas Hartung, Sir Jeremy Farrar, Peggy Oti-Boateng , and Anna Persic (@UNESCO.org) Register now to join! exposomemoonshot.org

Exciting times! The #Exposome Moonshot Forum is taking place in Washington this week. What are the environmental factors that underpin disease and health? That’s what the Exposome will uncover It's not too late to register to join virtually - exposomemoonshot.org