We bring the world together through the power of science

The International Science Council catalyses and convenes scientific expertise, advice and influence on issues of major concern to both science and society, through a unique global membership of natural and social sciences and humanities.

Scroll down

At a glance

Who we are

We are an international NGO with a mission to act as the global voice for science to promote science as a global public good.

What we do

We catalyse and convene scientific expertise, advice and influence on issues of major concern to both science and society.

Membership

Our unique global membership brings together 250 diverse organizations from all fields of science and all regions of the world.

Latest View all

blog
23 July 202410 min read

‘Science in action’ on display at the 2024 Science Day 

Learn more Learn more about ‘Science in action’ on display at the 2024 Science Day 
blog
18 July 20245 min read

Science-driven strategy to balance food security with public health in Rwanda 

Learn more Learn more about Science-driven strategy to balance food security with public health in Rwanda 
news
15 July 20247 min read

New UNEP-ISC Report: As global crises join forces, world must adopt forward-looking approach to protect human and planetary health

Learn more Learn more about New UNEP-ISC Report: As global crises join forces, world must adopt forward-looking approach to protect human and planetary health

Events View all

A view of Warsaw city during sunset events
25 July 2024

Conversations between Development Studies and International Studies

Learn more Learn more about Conversations between Development Studies and International Studies
A blue abstract background with multiple dots connected by white lines events
25 July 2024

The Cross-Domain Interoperability Framework (CDIF) – Practical guidelines for FAIR interoperability

Learn more Learn more about The Cross-Domain Interoperability Framework (CDIF) – Practical guidelines for FAIR interoperability
A technician works among a fleet of desktop genomic sequencing machines at the Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory events
25 July 2024

AI for science institutes, current efforts, lessons learned and outlook on the future

Learn more Learn more about AI for science institutes, current efforts, lessons learned and outlook on the future

Publications View all

publications
15 July 2024

Navigating new horizons – A global foresight report on planetary health and human wellbeing

Learn more Learn more about Navigating new horizons – A global foresight report on planetary health and human wellbeing
publications
12 July 2024

Synthesis of the Transformations to Sustainability programme

Learn more Learn more about Synthesis of the Transformations to Sustainability programme
publications
10 July 2024

Annual Report 2023

Learn more Learn more about Annual Report 2023
publications
04 July 2024

From science to action: Leveraging scientific knowledge and solutions for advancing sustainable and resilient development 

Learn more Learn more about From science to action: Leveraging scientific knowledge and solutions for advancing sustainable and resilient development 
publications
07 June 2024

From Shores to Horizons: Empowering Science for the Future of Large Ocean States

Learn more Learn more about From Shores to Horizons: Empowering Science for the Future of Large Ocean States
publications
31 May 2024

ISC due diligence policy

Learn more Learn more about ISC due diligence policy
Skip to content