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The global voice for #science. Through our members, partners and associates, we aim to advance science as a global public good.
@sciencecouncil.bsky.socialThe International Science Council is calling for nominations for the Frontiers Planet Prize which recognizes and rewards research that advances planetary boundary science. https://council.science/news/frontiers-planet-prize-fifth-edition/
@sciencecouncil.bsky.socialThe ISC joined the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) retreat in New York on 1–2 October, bringing scientific expertise and perspectives from across disciplines and regions to the conversation.
@sciencecouncil.bsky.social#Consultancy: The ISC is looking for an experienced consultant to represent the Council’s interests with multilateral institutions and diplomatic missions in Geneva, Switzerland. Deadline: 26 October. https://council.science/news/consultant-geneva/
@sciencecouncil.bsky.social#CallForContributions: Global Plastic Pollution Treaty. Deadline: 23 October. https://council.science/news/contributions-plastic-treaty/ As plastic treaty negotiations enter a decisive phase, the ISC is mobilizing its global scientific network to strengthen the evidence base supporting the process.
@sciencecouncil.bsky.social#CallForEndorsement: The ISC is calling on Members to endorse the Right to Participate in and Benefit from Science to strengthen the collective voice of the scientific community. https://council.science/news/science-human-right-isc-member-endorsement/
@sciencecouncil.bsky.social#Ukraine: The ISC is appalled by the deadly drone strike of 28/9 on the National Academy of Sciences. We reaffirm our solidarity with the science communities operating in crisis situations in Ukraine and globally.
https://council.science/news/solidarity-national-academy-sciences-ukraine/ #CFRS
@sciencecouncil.bsky.social#Blog: Confronting the issue of Arctic research and Indigenous data sovereignty will require both open and other data movements to consider the people involved and the purpose behind their advocacy and goals.
@sciencecouncil.bsky.social#Agenda: The Beijing Science Dialogue is taking place from 19-21 October. Browse through the programme: https://council.science/mmm-beijing-science-dialogue/
@sciencecouncil.bsky.social#Survey: The ISC invites you to help shape a growing global dialogue on the principles and values in international #research and #innovation cooperation. Deadline: 25 October.
https://council.science/news/mld-survey/
@sciencecouncil.bsky.social#Training: Register for our new AI and research communication training for early- and mid-career researchers. https://council.science/news/isc-cast-ai-research-communication-training-emcrs/
@sciencecouncil.bsky.socialJoin the launch of the 10 new insights in climate science 2026-27 report launch on 6 October 2026. https://council.science/events/10-new-insights-climate-insights-2026/
@sciencecouncil.bsky.social#Webinar: Indigenous knowledge and transdisciplinary dialogues - Addressing extractivism through co-production in Abya Yala (American continent). 24 September 2026. https://council.science/events/indigenous-knowledge-abya-yala-latin-america/
@sciencecouncil.bsky.socialFocusing on Kenya’s role in academic ghostwriting, AI training and content moderation, Odero examines whose work underpins today’s knowledge systems, why it remains largely invisible and how it is valued. Read here: https://council.science/blog/open-science-round-up-the-third-cost-of-knowledge/
@sciencecouncil.bsky.social#Register: Beijing Science Dialogue and ISC Midterm Meeting. Deadline: 20 September for attendance at the opening ceremony; 30 September for registration. https://council.science/beijing/
@sciencecouncil.bsky.social#Webinar: Indigenous knowledge and transdisciplinary dialogues - Addressing extractivism through co-production in Abya Yala (American continent). 24 September 2026. Register: https://council.science/events/indigenous-knowledge-abya-yala-latin-america/
@sciencecouncil.bsky.socialIn a changing global landscape, meaningful scientific cooperation requires trust, dialogue and shared responsibility. We are delighted to have @agencerecherche.bsky.social join the ISC as a member and contribute its perspective to the global conversations on the future of science.
@sciencecouncil.bsky.social#CallForInput: 2nd round of consultation on a global reporting standard on AI disclosure. Deadline: 16 October 2026. https://council.science/our-work/ai-disclosure-in-research/ @publicationethics.bsky.social @wcrifoundation.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social
@sciencecouncil.bsky.socialIn 2026, the ISC is inviting its Members to mark World Science Day by exploring science diplomacy. If you are planning an event or activity, let us know by filling in the form below. https://council.science/events/world-science-day-2026/
@sciencecouncil.bsky.social#CallForProposals: Research consultancy for the Multilateral Dialogue. Deadline 27 September 2026. https://council.science/news/research-consultancy-mld/
@sciencecouncil.bsky.social📢 A busy September ahead for research assessment & scholarly publishing reform. Join the conversation at: 🔹 CoARA Conference (8 Sept) 🔹 STI Session on the Pisa Initiative (11 Sept) 🔹 OECD Blue Sky (14 Sept) 🔹 OASPA Fishbowl on coordinated reform (22 Sept)
