#Vacancy: We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, full-time Science Officer to contribute to our ambitious strategy. Deadline: 31 January 2026 Apply: https://council.science/news/vacancy-science-officer-2/

On International #HumanRightsDay, the International Science Council underscores that scientific freedom and the right to participate in and benefit from science are core human rights: https://council.science/blog/scientific-freedom-as-a-human-right/.

On 14 November, leaders from across the global research ecosystem gathered for a workshop co-organized by ASAPbio, @cwtsnl.bsky.social, @dorassessment.bsky.social, and the @sciencecouncil.bsky.social, to advance aligned strategies for reforming publishing and research assessment.

🎉 We are excited to formalize a new partnership with the International Association of Universities to strengthen collaboration on shared priorities at the intersection of #Science, #Policy and #HigherEducation. https://council.science/news/iau-mou/

📢 For active researchers across all disciplines: Respond to survey by 19/12 to share your perspectives on key developments, risks, and opportunities that merit attention by the UN’s scientific advisory processes. (approximately 10 minutes): https://form.typeform.com/to/rW4YObVK

#TrustInScience: In this first piece of a series of commentaries examining questions surrounding trust in science, Karly Kehoe explores the ethical responsibilities of scientists and institutions: https://council.science/blog/scientific-freedom-and-the-responsible-conduct-of-scientists/

The Royal Society Te Apārangi has formally endorsed the ISC’s interpretation of “The Right to Participate in and Benefit from Science,” recognizing science as a universal human right: https://www.royalsociety.org.nz/what-we-do/research-practice/the-right-to-participate-in-and-benefit-from-science/.

#News: The International Science Council and the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction @undrr.bsky.social have renewed their long-standing collaboration until 2035: https://council.science/news/undrr-isc-mou/.

💡 International research infrastructures have long symbolized what global cooperation in science can achieve. In this guest op-ed, Jan Marco Müller examines how they are now navigating growing geopolitical pressures: https://council.science/blog/bulwarks-of-science-diplomacy-under-attack/.

🌍 More than 70 events around the world celebrated #WorldScienceDay for Peace and Development 2025! 💡 Mark your calendars for 10 November 2026 and read more about the celebrations held worldwide: https://council.science/news/celebrating-science-peace-and-development-on-world-science-day-2025/.

#SaveTheDate: At #COP30, the ISC and Science Europe will convene leading scientific organizations and partners to examine the state of climate knowledge across key domains and identify pathways to strengthen the interface between science and policy. 🔗 https://council.science/events/cop30/

🌎 As governments, scientists, and civil society gather in Belém for #COP30, the International Science Council will engage throughout the conference to underscore the central role of science in guiding evidence-based climate action: https://council.science/events/cop30/

🎉 Today is #WorldScienceDay for Peace and Development! 🌍 Over 70 events led by ISC Members and partners are taking place worldwide to celebrate science as a force for peace and progress: https://council.science/events/world-science-day-for-peace-and-development-2025/

🌍 At the #SocialSummit2025, the ISC and partners will host a solution session exploring new ways to define progress beyond #GDP and launching the ISC Social Science Matters programme: https://council.science/events/second-world-summit-for-social-development-wssd/.

🔴 The global scientific community urges continued support for scientific research and collaboration to respond to climate crisis. Read and share the statement: https://council.science/statements/climate-science/

🌍 On 10 November, we will celebrate #WorldScienceDay for Peace and Development. ➡️ Add your activity to the global ISC event map and join a worldwide movement celebrating science as a public good: council.science/events/world....

The International Science Council’s 2024 Annual Report is out now. From the adoption of revised Statutes to strengthened partnerships, reinforced resources, and a stronger voice for science in global policy processes, see our 2024 highlights: https://council.science/publications/annual-report-2024/

🎙️ How can international collaboration help the next generation of researchers? In the final podcast episode, Yongguan Zhu and Charah Watson talk about opportunities, inclusion, and collaboration in science: council.science/podcasts/international-collaboration-for-the-next-generation-of-researchers

❄️ Get involved in the Fifth International Polar Year (IPY-5)! As a co-convener and member of the IPY-5 Planning Group, the ISC is pleased to share three key opportunities open for engagement: https://council.science/news/get-involved-in-the-5th-international-polar-year/.

🌐 We’re excited to join International Data Week 2025 #IDW2025! Our Science Director, Vanessa McBride, will participate in a session on #AI for science on 15 October. ➡️ The session will explore the Council’s newly launched primers on AI in science: https://council.science/news/ai-primers/

🎙️ #Podcast: How can research institutions better support the mental health and well-being of early- and mid-career researchers? 🎧 Listen to the episode now: https://council.science/podcasts/rethinking-growth-and-resilience-in-the-research-ecosystem/ #ScienceCareers #MentalHealth

❄️ 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/

🎙️ 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/

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

‪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...

Don’t miss the International Polar Year (IPY-5) Plenary at the October Assembly! ❄️📣 @sciencecouncil.bsky.social, @wmo-global.bsky.social

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

🎙️ 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

🎙️ #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...

#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/.

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/

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/

🌍 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/

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/

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/

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/

@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

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/

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/

#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/

🎉 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/

📢 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/

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/

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/

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/

Today, 24 June, marks the International Day for #WomenInDiplomacy. Greater inclusion of women in diplomacy isn't just progress, it strengthens how the world engages, negotiates and solves problems. Read about #ScienceDiplomacy at the ISC 🔗 https://council.science/our-work/science-diplomacy/

💬 “We need to rethink our role as scientists - not only to contribute knowledge and ideas, but as active participants in change.” In this op-ed published in @scidevnet.bsky.social, the ISC #Ocean Expert Group reflects on what kind of science the ocean crisis demands: www.scidev.net/global/opini...

🌊 60% of marine ecosystems are degraded. At #UNOC3, ISC’s side event made the case for transdisciplinary, inclusive ocean research - amplifying marginalized voices and Indigenous knowledge. https://council.science/publications/policy-brief-ocean-actionable-knowledge/

🎥 At the #UNOC3 SDG Media Zone, ocean experts Dr. Ellycia Harrould-Kolieb and Dr. Peter Haugan unpacked the scientific and governance gaps surrounding emerging #ocean interventions like deep-sea mining and marine carbon removal: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1c... @ocean-elly.bsky.social

🌊 Why is #ocean governance failing? Because it's still fragmented, top-down, and often rooted in colonial-era structures. Two ocean experts - Dr. Mia Strand and Frank Mirobo - share what must change: https://council.science/blog/towards-inclusive-and-equitable-ocean-governance/ #UNOC3