International Science Council

At the closing of the #BeijingScienceDialogue today, the global scientific community adopted the Beijing Science Declaration. Read the declaration here: https://lnkd.in/ehBuibBW Reaffirming its support to enhance openness, cooperation, freedom, responsibility and integrity in science, the signatories committed to working towards a global science system that is equitable and inclusive. We hope to keep advancing science that serves people and the planet, is trusted by society and informs policy. Building on work already under way, we will use this Declaration to strengthen science as a bridge between countries, societies and peoples, fostering global solidarity and collective stewardship for humanity's shared future, and advancing our shared commitment to global wellbeing, peace, resilience and sustainable development. Peter Gluckman, Robbert Dijkgraaf, Salvatore Aricò

On day 2 of the #BeijingScienceDialogue, we’re exploring some of the greatest challenges to science today – from climate change, disaster risks and the future of food to research assessment reform and AI innovation and governance. As science increasingly become a political issue and scientific advice increasingly contested, international collaboration must remain the clarion call of the scientific community. Through ten parallel satellite symposia, the ISC will convene scientists and researchers around the world who will spend the day diving deeper into these issues, with the aim of leaving with solutions that enable the conditions for science to thrive. https://lnkd.in/en3stJHM 📹 With Macharia Kamau

The #BeijingScienceDialogue opened today, bringing together over a 1000 delegates from more than 80 countries to examine how scientific organizations can strengthen international #cooperation and respond to global challenges. Incoming ISC President Robbert Dijkgraaf framed the Dialogue’s theme. He described a profound contradiction: science has never been more global, yet #geopolitical forces now threaten to fragment it. However, scientific collaborations can build #trust across borders and political divides, often over decades rather than electoral cycles. He called for #science to be recognized as a global public good, noting that #knowledge is the only resource that grows when used and when shared. Read about the opening here: https://lnkd.in/eBfDznbB

#CallForNominations: The International Science Council is calling for nominations for the Frontiers Planet Prize which recognizes and rewards research that advances planetary boundary science. https://lnkd.in/ezRch5hM Three prizes of $1M USD each will be awarded to the world’s most innovative sustainability research, offering scalable solutions or clear pathways to protect and restore planetary health. All domains of science are eligible as long as the research clearly impacts two or more of the nine planetary boundaries.

#Hiring: 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://lnkd.in/ef98pcFT The consultant is charged with ISC relationship building and profile raising with Geneva-based multilateral organizations, #UN Member State representations, philanthropies and other relevant organizations. This position is intended to pave the way for an ISC presence within the Geneva ecosystem in the longer term. This position will require close coordination with the ISC secretariat based in Paris and occasional travel. This is a temporary full-time consultancy of 12 months, with remuneration reflecting the experience and skills of the consultant. The desired start date is 1 December 2026. #jobs #consultancy

#Register: Beijing Science Dialogue and ISC Midterm Meeting. Deadline: 20 September for attendance at the opening ceremony; 30 September for registration. https://lnkd.in/en3stJHM Join us for a major science gathering of more than 250 scientific organizations across all world regions and all domains of science, to discuss and set agendas for international scientific collaboration around the headline theme of ‘Science in a complex world – Science for a better future’. The event consists of two main segments: Beijing Science Dialogue (19-21 October), open to the wider public, and an internal ISC Midterm Members’ Meeting (22-23 October), for the immediate ISC community only. A science and culture tour will be offered to ISC Members and invited guests on 24 October. #BeijingScienceDialogue