International Science Council

The International Science Council’s 2024 Annual Report is out now: https://lnkd.in/e-qUyQk7. 2024 marked a year of consolidation and renewed leadership for the Council: from the adoption of revised Statutes to strengthened partnerships, reinforced resources, and a stronger voice for science in global policy processes. The report captures a year of action and impact: from defending scientific freedom and advancing open science and gender equality, to shaping global policy discussions and deepening Member engagement through the Global Knowledge Dialogue in Latin America and the Caribbean. See our highlights: https://lnkd.in/e-qUyQk7

👏 The recently adopted Tashkent Declaration marks a key milestone in uniting #CentralAsia and #Transcaucasia around common scientific priorities and regional collaboration. Bringing together regional academies, ministries, and stakeholders, the Declaration emphasizes: - Collaboration on shared science priorities like sustainable #agriculture, food and water security, #climate adaptation, researcher mobility, and support for early-career scientists - The importance of inclusive, equitable scientific cooperation across the region - Establishing an ISC Regional Focal Point to coordinate regional science initiatives and partnerships It sets the stage for coordinated efforts that will enhance science-driven solutions benefiting both the region and the world. Read and share the declaration: https://lnkd.in/etXGa6eR

🎙️ How can international collaboration help the next generation of researchers? In the final episode of the #podcast series, science journalist Izzie Clarke speaks with Professor Yongguan Zhu (Chinese Academy of Sciences) and Dr Charah T. Watson, PhD, EMBA, JP (Scientific Research Council, Jamaica) about how researchers can truly collaborate across regions and disciplines. They share honest insights on what works, and what doesn’t, when building international partnerships, and how the next generation of scientists can shape a more connected and inclusive research world. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dKnWBmBh

❄️ #Opportunities: Get involved in the Fifth International Polar Year (IPY-5)! As a co-convener and member of the IPY-5 Executive Committee, the ISC is pleased to share three key opportunities for engagement: 🔹Contribute to the IPY-5 framework: share input to help define priorities and structure. 🔹Submit expressions of interest: national committees, organizations and research groups are invited to take part in the planning phase. 🔹Bid to host the IPY-5 International Coordination Office: proposals are welcome from institutions able to provide coordination and leadership for this global effort. ➡️ Learn more and find details on how to take part: https://lnkd.in/eia_n8iC With: International Arctic Science Committee Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) CODATA UArctic (University of the Arctic) World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) Committee on Space Research - COSPAR Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research #IPY5 #PolarScience #ClimateChange

#News: Publication of the new ISC’s #AI Primers - short, accessible guides on how AI is shaping science: https://lnkd.in/eDiVa9Bv. The primers cover: • The types of AI in scientific #research • The #environmental impacts of AI-driven science • The role of #data in enabling AI for science 💡 These tools are meant to help researchers, policymakers, and institutions understand how to use AI responsibly and effectively in science. 🔗 Read more and download the primers here: https://lnkd.in/eDiVa9Bv With: International Development Research Centre (IDRC) #AI #Science #OpenScience #Data #Sustainability

We’re excited to join International Data Week 2025 #IDW2025! 🌐 Our Science Director, Vanessa McBride, is on site and will participate in a session on #AI for science. 📅 15 October, Wednesday 🕘 09:00 -10:30 (local time) 📍 Plaza Terrace Room and online (for registered participants) ➡️ The session will explore the Council’s newly launched primers on AI for science: https://lnkd.in/eDiVa9Bv. #InternationalDataWeek #AIforScience #OpenScience #DataScience #ScienceFutures

#Webinar #OpenScience: Who controls knowledge production and how can we build fairer, more sustainable systems for sharing it? https://lnkd.in/eSTCZqEq Join us for the “Owning our knowledge” webinar to discover non-commercial, open-access platforms that empower researchers and communities to share knowledge equitably and sustainably. Date: October 20, 2025 Time: 12:00 - 13:30 UTC We invite all interested scholars, policy-makers, and knowledge stewards to register: https://lnkd.in/eSTCZqEq. With: Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and SciELO South Africa InterPore - International Society for Porous Media CLACSO Érudit The Royal Society #KnowledgeEquity #OpenAccess #Knowledge #AccessToKnowledge #IDW2025

A productive high-level meeting in #Tashkent with the Prime Minister of Uzbekistan reaffirmed strong support for an ISC regional presence in #CentralAsia and #Transcaucasia. The Prime Minister welcomed the idea of strengthening scientific cooperation in the region, and emphasized the importance of empowering young scientists and building regional capacity. We thank the Prime Minister, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovations, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the President and Vice-President of the Uzbekistan's Academy of Sciences, and our Patron for their support and shared vision.