🌊⚠️ The #ocean is nearing critical tipping points and #science must guide our collective response. Ahead of #UNOC3, the ISC has released science-based priorities from its expert group to inform the Ocean Declaration and support urgent, coordinated action: council.science/news/science....

Academy of Sciences Malaysia has released an overview of open science initiatives across the globe that identifies gaps and challenges to improve access to data. www.akademisains.gov.my/asm-publicat...

💬 “#ScienceDiplomacy is more essential now than at any time since the Cold War.” - Sir Peter Gluckman ISC President. At @unesco.org, he urged stronger ties between science and diplomacy to protect global commons. 🔗 Learn more: council.science/our-work/sci...

💡 The future of sustainability depends on reliable #science. Following a meeting of science funders, ISC Director Vanessa McBride reflects on the key challenges and opportunities in funding missions-oriented research. Read her insights ➡️ council.science/news/funding...

We're hiring! The Fifth Element is looking for a #CommunicationsOfficer to drive storytelling & digital engagement for human & planetary wellbeing. #Remote position, EU time zone availability required. Learn more and apply ➡️ shorturl.at/F9uIX

Sharing this encouraging letter from COP30 President André Correa do Lago, where he outlines his commitment to shift to science-based action. This is the kind of ambitious leadership we need. cop30.br/en/news-abou...

We are proud to lead one of the two successful pilot projects. Our Asia Science Mission for Sustainability co-design is led by @futureearth.bsky.social, Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature, and The Australian National University.

The 2nd edition of the International Science Council working paper on #AI is available with key takeaways from Australia, Cambodia, China, India, Malaysia and Pakistan, highlighting the diverse challenges and advancements in AI integration in science systems. ⬇️ 🔗 council.science/publications...

The @sciencecouncil.bsky.social Asia-Pacific is actively contributing to #APFSD 2025, Bangkok through its Asia Science Mission for Sustainability project & scientific networks with @futureearth.bsky.social to introduce mission-led science to address complex interconnected challenges. loom.ly/l36ZqqA

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we acknowledge progress but recognize women's underrepresentation in scientific leadership. Learn about the ISC's efforts to advance gender equality in science ⤵️ council.science/blog/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-2025

📣 The World Data System is launching a study to identify the top 10 value-added benefits of data repositories. Funders, researchers, digital infrastructure providers, policy-makers, and journal publishers are invited to take the survey by March 12 ⤵️ www.surveymonkey.ca/r/drivr-1

Wrapping up a big week for the International Science Council where more than 415 representatives from 132 countries gathered in Oman to explore science’s role in advancing sustainability and global development. Here are some highlights from our Asia and Pacific members

#News: Robbert Dijkgraaf, renowned mathematical physicist and former Minister of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands, assumes office as President-Elect of the International Science Council. @knaw-nl.bsky.social 🔗Read more: council.science/news/robbert...

The #MuscatISC Global Knowledge Dialogue closed with the Muscat Declaration - a call for equitable access to knowledge and stronger global collaboration. 🔗 council.science/news/muscat-dialogue-closes-with-a-collective-call-for-action-to-leverage-science-for-the-global-good

We are delighted to share we are leading one of the first two pilot projects under the International Science Council's Science Missions for Sustainability initiative announced at the Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogue in Oman. #MuscatISC

Congratulations to The University of the South Pacific and Philippine Social Science Council who have joined the International Science Council initiative to equip science organisations for the digital age 👏👏👏

Join The Australian Academy of Science @science.org.au 2025 public speaker series on AI streamed free online the second Tuesday of every second month: Learn more and register 👉https://www.science.org.au/news-and-events/events/public-speaker-series/ai-in-science-the-promise-perils-and-path-forward

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