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The International Science Council convenes global scientific expertise to inform and influence action on issues that matter to science and society.

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ISC in Beijing: a new Declaration, a new President and a renewed Governing Board

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International Science Council opens Regional Focal Point for Central Asia and Transcaucasia in Tashkent

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Midterm Meeting in Beijing wide shot of audience blog
29 October 2026 – 9 min read

ISC in Beijing: a new Declaration, a new President and a renewed Governing Board

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news
27 October 2026 – 4 min read

International Science Council opens Regional Focal Point for Central Asia and Transcaucasia in Tashkent

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blog
24 October 2026 – 12 min read

A global voice for science in a fractured world: Peter Gluckman looks back on his ISC presidency 

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Lisbon Cityscape Sunset events
4 November 2026 – 6 November 2026

19th Congress of the International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS)

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Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany events
6 November 2026 – 9 November 2026

Falling Walls Science Summit 2026

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9 November 2026

FMSTAN 10th anniversary symposium: reinventing science diplomacy in a changing world

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The great wall of china publications
17 October 2026

ISC activity and achievement report

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dome of the Grand Palais, France publications
17 October 2026

At the forefront of science diplomacy: The role of non-governmental scientific organizations

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fishers with net publications
29 June 2026

The quiet work of transformation: science and engineering in the decisive leap to 2030

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abstract imagery of a circle with nods publications
26 June 2026

Internal ISC principles for the use of AI

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publications
26 May 2026

Annual Report 2025

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publications
19 February 2026

ISC Strategy 2025-2028

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