New Member spotlight: UK Young Academy (UKYA). At the ISC, supporting early- and mid-career researchers and the young academies that represent them is central to a strong, inclusive global science system. https://council.science/blog/uk-young-academy/

What does it mean to have a good life? This is not an abstract philosophical question. It sits at the heart of contemporary social development debates: https://council.science/blog/human-development-beyond-gdp/

2026 is a challenging year for science action given the complicated geopolitical context and the declining support and funding for science. In this context, several priorities emerge for the scientific community 👇 https://council.science/blog/science-for-climate-action-2026/

One year ago today, the Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogue opened in Oman. It anticipated today’s pressures: geopolitics, AI, unequal access to knowledge, and just sustainability transitions. Read the report to inform your 2026: https://council.science/publications/muscat-global-knowledge-dialogue/

💡 A post-2030 development agenda will not succeed by adding new goals alone. As progress on the #SDGs continues to lag, new research highlights the value of a Theory of Change approach for the post-2030 Agenda: https://council.science/blog/theory-of-change-approach-to-enhance-post-2030-sda/

#Vacancy: We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, full-time junior Science Officer to contribute to our ambitious strategy. Deadline: 9 March 2026 Apply: https://council.science/news/junior-science-officer/ #Hiring #Jobs

#OpenScience: This edition includes an editorial from the Research Data Alliance’s Sharing Rewards and Credit Interest Group on embedding Open Science incentives in research systems: https://council.science/blog/open-science-round-up-embedding-open-science-incentives-in-research-systems/

🔬 How are scientific careers changing? As technologies evolve and collaboration becomes increasingly global, researchers are navigating new challenges and new opportunities.🔗 https://council.science/blog/rethinking-scientific-careers-in-a-changing-world/

📆 #SaveTheDate: Women in scientific organizations webinar. On 11 February from 14:00 to 16:00 UTC, we will present key findings on women’s participation, leadership and recognition in scientific organizations. ➡️ Register: https://council.science/events/women-in-scientific-organizations-webinar/

📆 What lies ahead for science in multilateral policy in 2026? Mark your calendar for the key moments, processes, and policy spaces where scientific input will matter most in the year to come: https://council.science/blog/science-at-the-un-in-2026/.

2025 was a demanding year for science worldwide. As we move toward 2026, we look forward to continuing our collective work to support an open, responsible science system that engages meaningfully with society and policy. Read the full message: https://council.science/blog/2025-message/

💡 #TrustInScience: How to strengthen trust in science in a rapidly changing world? Prof. Xuan Liu explores the factors shaping trust and shares ways to reinforce science’s role as a public good: https://council.science/blog/the-building-of-trust-in-science-and-the-realization-of-its-public-value/

In an era of growing public scepticism, how can chemists, and the institutions that support them, demonstrate responsibility and build trust? Javier García-Martínez explores the challenges facing #chemistry today: https://council.science/blog/responsible-chemistry-in-a-time-of-mistrust/

💡 #TrustInScience : How can science earn, and deserve, public trust in today’s complex policy landscape? https://council.science/blog/trust-depends-on-public-openness-about-how-science-is-practised/

#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/