The increasing role of International Science Council in science diplomacy. ISC & the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), awarded a grant from the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) to improve the efficacy & relevance of the Biological Weapons Convention given evolving biological threats.

Hello #Kigali . Wishing all government science advisors a wonderful conference. Access the ISC guide including reports on #AI #TrustinScience and many more inspiring products supporting the transformation imperative peter gluckman INGSA #INGSA2024 council.science/current/blog/s…

In Kigali attending the INGSA meeting - 10 years since we founded INGSA in Auckland 10 years ago. It is a robust and important network focused on enhancing the interface between science and policy with vibrant regional chapters.

💡 At the #INC4 'Enabling just transition' event, Margaret Spring of Monterey Bay Aquarium and Chair of the ISC expert group on #PlasticPollution introduced the ISC #science -based recommendations underscoring the need for the #PlasticsTreaty to prioritize health.
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NEW: Study reveals how humanity could unite to address global challenges.

According to researchers, the key could lie in two of the most potent drivers of social bonding known in group psychology – shared ancestry and shared transformative experiences.
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The OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives meeting is a pivotal opportunity to endorse innovative policy agendas.

Peter Gluckman, ISC President, intervened calling for a more holistic and coordinated approach and presented the new ISC #AI policy framework. #OECDministerial

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Hoy en la ministerial de Ciencia y Tecnología de OCDE ➡️ Mejores Políticas para una Vida Mejor estuve junto a peter gluckman , reconocido científico biomédico, presidente de International Science Council, institución que hace una gran labor para relevar la ciencia y su rol a nivel internacional.

Pleased to meet with the Chilean Minister of Science, Technology, Knowleddge and Innovation; The Hon Aisen Etcheverry. ⁦International Science Council⁩

The ISC is proud to launch our updated #AI framework for policymakers ahead of the OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives ministerial conference at the residence of Caroline Bilkey #NZ ambassador to #France
Essential reading for our digital times. council.science/current/blog/u… peter gluckman Hema Sridhar

The 1st phase of submissions on future of the NZ science sector is open, closing May 17. This phase asks about the high-level issues & organisational arrangements. Later review phases will include further submissions on oparational issues. ssag.org.nz/submit/

Initial requests for submissions for the science system and university reviews will be released in next few days
The websites are ssag.org.nz and uag.org.nz
Please wait until details of what we are seeking at this early stage in a process are released.

Membership on New Zealand's University Advisory Group (the 'review panel') which I will chair announced.
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30yrs ago Rwanda’s genocide began & over a few months took 800000 lives 😔 It’s pertinent that INGSA led by Rémi Quirion President of INGSA, Rémi Quirion hosts it’s 1st ever global gathering in the ‘global south’ in Kigali 1-2 May Helen Clark peter gluckman Daan du Toit rtbf.be/article/il-y-a…

'Deliberative approaches is not a “pick it off the shelf” exercise, rather it’s about working with communities to understand their needs.'

Koi Tū deputy director Anne Bardsley & associate director Kristiann Allen University of Auckland | Waipapa Taumata Rau on deliberative democracy.

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We’re hiring! We're searching for a Research Fellow or Post-doctoral Fellow to join our Youth Mental Health Research Team to help improve the understanding of young people's mental health in New Zealand and globally.
Read more here:
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Two advisory groups are being established to explore what New Zealand’s science system and universities need to thrive now and into the future. Both will be chaired by peter gluckman. Read more about the advisory groups:
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🙏 all United Nations ambassadors joining us for the launch of United NationsDP's #HDR2024 .

Our problems are intertwined, requiring equally interconnected solutions.

Building a 21st-century architecture for 🌐 public goods is critical to break through the current deadlock.

⏩report.hdr.undp.org

The African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence #ARISE programme empowers Africa's early career #scientists , builds #research capacity & fosters #scientific collaboration to drive #innovation in Africa.
Learn more👉shorturl.at/lpwBI
EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺
African Union

📢 Calls for Applications: 2024 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Programmes.

👩‍🔬 Several calls for applications are currently open for women scientists at doctoral and/or post-doctoral level. #WomenInScience UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳

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🔴 The ISC expresses deep concern about the future of #Argentina ’s science system. We offer our assistance in developing a robust #science sector contributing to Argentina’s social, environmental, and economic success.
CONICET Dialoga RAICYT ISC RFP - LAC
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