International Science Council

📢 Call for Applications: Expert Panel on Gender Equality in Scientific Organizations We are looking for experts to help drive change! In collaboration with the The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science(SCGES), we are launching a global initiative to assess and advance gender equality in scientific organizations. Join our Expert Panel to peer-review data, refine recommendations, and develop actionable solutions to foster inclusivity and equity in science. As an panel member, you will contribute by: ✔️ Reviewing data and findings ✔️ Shaping recommendations and solutions ✔️ Providing ethical oversight ✔️ Engaging with key stakeholders 🔔 Deadline: 5 March Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e_z4xNuh #GenderEquality #WomenInScience #STEMLeadership #ScienceForAll

🌊 Today, the UN Group of Friends on Science for Action is hosting a scientific briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York, providing a vital platform to discuss the latest ocean science and practical solutions ahead of the 2025 UN #Ocean Conference. ISC experts Peter Haugan and Emily Twigg will address some of the most pressing ocean-related challenges of our time: Emily Twigg, Executive Director of the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR), highlights the essential role of scientific expertise in shaping policies for ocean conservation and sustainable use at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. Peter Haugan, Policy Director at the Institute of Marine Research (IMR), Norway, and Co-chair of the ISC expert group on #ocean, explores how the sustainable management of marine resources—across key sectors like fisheries, tourism, and renewable energy—can drive both economic growth and ocean conservation. 🔗 Learn more about the ISC expert group and our support for #UNOC3: https://lnkd.in/efVYq8sC

The second edition of our working paper on #AI is now available. This comprehensive resource offers insights into how countries across the globe are integrating #AI into their research ecosystems. It serves as a crucial reference, highlighting the progress and challenges faced by nations at various stages of AI implementation in research. This paper underscores the importance of continued international collaboration as AI becomes increasingly central to global research agendas. Read now ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/evGZbAE4

🌊 The urgency for ocean sustainability has never been clearer. At the ISC Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogue, experts came together to call for transdisciplinary collaboration, science diplomacy, and global action to protect our oceans. From breaking down silos between scientific fields to embracing diverse knowledge systems, we must unite to preserve our oceans for future generations. 🌍💧 Let’s take action for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference and the future of our oceans! https://lnkd.in/grcSBR82 #OceanScience #Sustainability #UNOC3 #OceanProtection #ScienceDiplomacy #GlobalCollaboration #UNSDG14

📣Call for Participation in WDS Survey on Data Repository Benefits The World Data System and its Scientific Committee are launching a study using the Delphi Method to identify the top 10 value-added benefits of data repositories for researchers, funders, policy-makers, and other stakeholders. This study aims to demonstrate the importance of repositories in the scientific community by highlighting their role in research data management and the need for recurring investment to maintain and enhance these services. They are seeking participants from five stakeholder categories: funders, researchers, digital infrastructure providers, policy-makers, and journal publishers. If you belong to one of these groups, please click on the link below ⤵️ to complete the first survey round, which will take approximately 30-60 minutes. https://lnkd.in/exHrP7hn The deadline for this first phase of the survey is March 12, 2025. For questions or comments, contact [email protected].

The 2025 The Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, known as the "Nobel for Environment," has been awarded to Sandra Díaz and Eduardo Brondizio for their outstanding contributions to biodiversity and environmental research! 🎉 Both are esteemed ISC Fellows, and we celebrate their impactful work in shaping global sustainability efforts. 🌱🌎

💻 Missed our webinar on women in science? Watch the replay now! On 10 February, the SCGES and the ISC hosted a webinar to present key findings from a pilot study on the underrepresentation of women in scientific organizations. Held as part of IUPAC’s Global Women’s Breakfast (#GWB2025) and the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the event brought together over 200 participants for a critical discussion on advancing gender equality in STEM. 🎥 Watch the replay and be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eXKHBbqz #WomenInSTEM #IDWGS2025 #EveryVoiceInScience #GenderEquality

🌍 Meet María Estelí Jarquín, UKCEH International Relations Coordinator and member of the International Science Council Governing Board. She is passionate about championing science diplomacy around the world. Maria’s work highlights the power of bringing together diverse perspectives and shared knowledge—not just to advance global understanding, but to empower less advantaged nations to thrive in science. Her efforts help create a future that’s inclusive, equitable, and filled with hope. On this 10th International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Maria's work is a timely reminder that equality in science is crucial for building this better future for all. Discover how Maria and UKCEH’s Agents for Change are shaping a better world ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eAsaxaYZ #IDWGS #WomenInScience

🌿 Sandra Díaz & Eduardo Brondízio Win the 2025 Tyler Prize! 🌎 Two of the most influential voices in biodiversity and sustainability—Sandra Díaz and Eduardo Brondízio—have been awarded the 2025 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement! Often called the "Nobel Prize for the Environment," this honor recognizes their extraordinary contributions to linking biodiversity, ecosystems, and human well-being. Díaz and Brondízio are using this moment to amplify a crucial message: 💡 Humanity is entangled with nature—our policies, economies, and daily choices must reflect this deep interconnection. 🌍 What they’re calling for: ✅ Díaz: Urgent policy changes to embed biodiversity protection into economic and legislative systems, including ending subsidies that harm nature. ✅ Brondízio: A new approach to Amazon governance—one that prioritizes local communities, social equity, and bioeconomy solutions. 💬 "The climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and global inequalities are all connected. We cannot solve one without addressing the others." – Díaz & Brondízio As the first individuals from South America to win the Tyler Prize, Díaz and Brondízio have made groundbreaking contributions—from leading the IPBES Global Biodiversity Assessment to reshaping how biodiversity is valued in policy and conservation. Their work is a powerful call to action for governments, businesses, and individuals: We must rethink our relationship with nature before it’s too late. 📢 Join us in celebrating these two visionary scientists! Their leadership is shaping a more just, sustainable, and biodiverse future for all. #TylerPrize #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalJustice #Conservation #Amazon #Nature #GlobalSouth

On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (#IDWGS), we recognize that while progress has been made, women are still underrepresented in scientific organizations, such as science academies and unions, particularly in leadership positions. This underrepresentation limits the diversity of perspectives shaping research agendas and policy decisions. #IDWGS2025 #WomenInSTEM The ISC is committed to driving systemic change through evidence-based approaches, supporting our members in removing barriers, and ensuring that science benefits from the talents of all. Learn more about what the ISC and its network are doing to advance gender equality in science: https://lnkd.in/ec3mbKGu #February11 #EveryVoiceInScience #STEMEquality