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  1. Pinned Tweet
    18 Oct 2018

    We need a strong, global voice for science now more than ever. Formerly and , we launched as the ISC to speak for the value of all science to meet 21st century challenges via

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  2. 2 hours ago

    Does there need to be a market-based solution for scientific publishing asks ? See talking point number 3 in our series on

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    Aug 7

    We are delighted to announce that on 1 Aug 2019, IUBS (as lead partner of the TROP ICSU project) and WMO signed an MoU for collaboration on climate change education.

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  4. Aug 7

    While the details of how to get to are far from agreed, we’re no longer having debates about whether open access is a good idea. Catch up with the blog series here 👉

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    Aug 7

    The Special Report on Climate Change and Land has been approved!

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    Aug 6

    Day 5 of the IPCC Plenary considering the Special Report on Climate Change and Land . One of the authors, Margot Hurlbert, who is at the meeting explains what the report is about. Report details:

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  7. Aug 6

    In January 2019 we launched a series of interviews on publishing and . The debate was sparked by . The ISC's Lizzie Sayer has collated some of the most interesting talking points about this topical subject. Here's number 1/10👉

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    Aug 6

    The 🌏's depends on its land. But human activity is fundamentally degrading that. Set to launch on 8 Aug, the Report on & Land () will show that we need if we want to protect life on Earth for generations to come

    A serious threat to our wellbeing
    The wellbeing of more than 40% of world population is undermined by land degradation
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    Aug 6

    New chief scientist of , , wants a "model of research where national priorities [in developing countries] drive global funding flows and not vice versa." This is an important value of 's research cooperation. Interview in :

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    Aug 6

    Joint Symposium of & on "Denial of Facts". The first speaker is President Daya Reddy "Fake news, pseudoscience, & public engagement"

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  11. Aug 6

    The Intergovernmental Platform on and Services (IPBES) is seeking experts to assist with the scoping of a thematic assessment of the interlinkages among biodiversity, , and .

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    Aug 5

    , and are all connected. A systems approach which includes sustainable land use and protecting is necessary to combat climate change and .

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    Aug 4

    "Our study found that birds which ingested plastic had reduced blood calcium levels, body mass, wing length, and head and bill length." The actions we take on land matter for our oceans & marine life. We need to for 🌊

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    Aug 3

    Day 2 of the Session considering the Special Report on Climate Change and Land . Here are the numbers behind the science

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  15. Aug 2

    Extreme weather events lead to more emergencies and disaster. Do you have a comment on the Hazards Terminology that's being reviewed?

    “These extreme weather events are just the tip of the iceberg. And that iceberg is also rapidly melting,” says ⁦⁩, quoting the latest data from WMO and ⁦⁩, after record-breaking heat in July.
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  16. Aug 2

    You can tune in now to TV to watch the opening deliberations on the Special Report on Change and Land

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    Jul 30

    Here's a chance to join the work of ! Apply to review the draft chapters here: 🏞️ assessment on diverse conceptualization of multiple values of nature & its contributions, including & functions & services

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  18. Aug 1

    YAS-NA 2020, taking place 27-29 May 2020, is the first meeting dedicated to young Africa scientists in North America - ISC President Daya Reddy is honoured to serve as a patron of the meeting

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    Aug 1

    We spoke to seven African researchers about their careers and their vision for science on the continent.

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  20. Aug 1

    A wonderful repository of resources from around the world for and community leaders on how to integrate into ,

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  21. Aug 1

    Are you ready for some summer reading by the beach? Or some winter reading under a warm blanket? We've collated the 10 key talking points on : From to industry disruption - what’s in store for ?

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