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The ISC is launching two new projects for which we are seeking nominations from ISC Members for steering groups.
1. Social Science Matters: Strengthening the voice and contributions of the social sciences and humanities in sustainable development policy
The project will explore how the role and visibility of the social sciences and humanities can be enhanced in the current sustainability policy landscape at national and multilateral levels and how ISC Members can collaborate, exchange ideas, lessons and capacities more effectively in this area. Interested individuals from within the ISC membership are invited to express their interest in serving on the Steering Group by completing the online nomination form by 2 July:
https://council.science/news/call-steering-group-social-science-matters/.
2. Forum on Publishing and Research Assessment
Recognizing that publishing and research assessment are interconnected, this project will bring together both communities in a shared Forum to find solutions that address common challenges and create a concrete plan for coordinated action on reform. Interested individuals from within the ISC membership are invited to express their interest in serving on the Steering Group by completing the online nomination form by 27 June: https://council.science/news/call-steering-group-forum-publishing-research-assessment/.
We invite all ISC Members to share the two calls for nominations widely within their Member organization and encourage interested individuals to be nominated or self-nominate for the project steering groups.
MORE CALLS TO ACTION
3. New global survey on participation in scientific organizations
For ISC Members and your networks
The ISC, together with the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES), has launched a global qualitative survey to understand how scientists experience participation in scientific organizations. The survey explores access, roles, and leadership pathways; perceived benefits and barriers; organizational culture and inclusion; as well as policies, recognition, and experiences of discrimination. Your insights will help shape recommendations to foster more equitable and inclusive participation. All individual scientists affiliated with scientific organizations, including academies, unions and associations, societies, science councils, and young scientist organizations are invited and highly encouraged to take part.
Thank you in advance for circulating this survey widely among your members and networks and encouraging responses by 6 July via
https://council.science/news/global-survey-participation-scientific-organizations/.
EVENTS
4. UNOC-3 update: New ISC Policy Brief “Co-producing ocean actionable knowledge for transformative solutions and global cooperation”
For ISC Members and your networks
The ISC has released a new policy brief through its ocean expert group calling for integrated, transdisciplinary science to guide ocean decision-making and safeguard the ocean’s vital role in human health, sustainable development, and global stability. The brief outlines key science-based priorities to inform the 2025 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC-3) and its Ocean Declaration, including the need for coordinated, inclusive governance, stronger observation and early warning systems, and increased support for vulnerable coastal communities: https://council.science/news/ocean-solutions-policy-brief-unoc-3/.
Access information about all ISC-led events, scientific contributions and outputs as well as ISC Member-led events and Members’ ocean-related resources around UNOC-3 at https://council.science/events/unoc3-2025/.
Help amplify science at UNOC-3: The ISC has updated its communications kit to support the dissemination of key scientific priorities for the UN Ocean Conference. We invite you to use and share these resources: https://council.science/UNOC-comms.
Call for inputs: Please continue sharing your Member organization’s events and activities around the conference via https://council.science/blog/ocean-science-for-sustainability-isc-muscat-gkd/.
5. The ISC at the 2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
For ISC Members only:
The 2025 HLPF will bring together global leaders, experts, and stakeholders to advance inclusive, science-based solutions for the SDGs. The ISC will contribute to key sessions, including on unlocking SDG financing and technology, the role of science in sustainable development, and the future of higher education:https://council.science/events/hlpf-2025/.
Register through the ISC:The ISC can register individual scientists to attend the Forum. Interested individuals from within your Member organization are welcome to get in touch to receive information on how to register through the ISC.
Call for inputs: Please inform us of your Member organization’s presence at the Forum and communicate your planned activities at the conference. We would be delighted to highlight your events and contributions on the ISC website.
For registration and to inform us of your presence and planned activities at the Forum, please contact James Waddell at james.waddell@council.science.
6. Launch of HIPs update at GP2025
For ISC Members and your networks
At the 2025 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction this week, the ISC and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction launched an updated edition of their comprehensive Hazard Information Profiles. The 2025 edition offers a science-based overview of 282 hazards, now with stronger multi-hazard framing and improved machine-readability to support risk-informed decision-making:
https://council.science/news/hazard-profiles-2025/.
7. ISC events for Members in June
https://council.science/events/5th-roundtable-of-isc-unions-and-associations
https://council.science/events/the-right-to-science/
https://council.science/events/bridging-academia-and-action/
https://council.science/events/isc-project-updates-science-systems-futures/
https://council.science/events/fpp-webinar-get-involved-nominate-for-next-edition/
8. Events from within the ISC community
For ISC Members and your networks
https://council.science/events/unoc3-2025/solutions-to-ocean-plastic-pollution/
https://council.science/events/national-academies-climate-conversations/
https://council.science/events/cas-second-edition-reg-webinar-series/
https://council.science/events/global-indigenous-youth-summit-2025/
REMINDERS
9. Consultation on principles for revision of ISC Membership Dues Structure
For ISC Members only
The ISC Dues Revision Working Group is inviting input from ISC Members to inform the revision of the ISC membership dues structure. Please consider contributing to the consultation by the extended deadline of 12 June via the online form at: https://council.science/news/consultation-principles-revision-dues-structure/.
10. Survey on Assessing Members’ Needs and Resources in Science Diplomacy
For ISC Members only
As part of the ISC’s workstream on science diplomacy, a survey to collect data on science diplomacy engagement, resources, needs and practices across the ISC membership has been launched. The information gathered will help map current activities, identify areas for support, and inform future collaborations within the ISC community. We would be grateful if your Member organization would contribute to the survey by 16 June (extended deadline) via the online form at https://council.science/news/isc-survey-sciencediplomacy/. A Word version is available at the same link to support your internal coordination.
TOP READ OF THE WEEK
Shaping the plastics treaty - ISC Expert Group publishes key recommendations in Nature Sustainability: https://council.science/news/nature-comment-plastics-treaty/
All opportunities and calls to action for ISC Members can be accessed via the ISC Membership Notice Board https://council.science/members/membership-notice-board/.
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