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Shaping our future
With all the global problems our planet faces today,
communities of people concerned with them are growing
to prevent the negative impact.
The International Science Council (ISC) is a non-governmental organization that brings together the world's leading scientific organizations. Here's a brief overview:
- Mission:
The ISC aims to advance science as a global public good. It promotes international collaboration and knowledge sharing to address critical global challenges through science. - Membership:
The ISC includes more than 200 scientific organizations, encompassing international scientific unions and associations, as well as national and regional scientific academies. - Activities:
It undertakes projects and provides advice on global scientific issues, ranging from climate change to sustainable development. It also collaborates with organizations like the United Nations to strengthen the role of science in policymaking. - Fellowship:
The ISC Fellowship is a prestigious honor that recognizes individuals for their significant contributions to the promotion of science and the ISC's mission.
To learn more about the ISC and its projects, you can visit their website here.
ISC and africa ?
The International Science Council (ISC) is involved in various initiatives and collaborations across Africa, working to support scientific research and development. Here are some of its key engagements:
- Regional Office for Africa (ROA):
- The ISC operates a Regional Office for Africa in Pretoria, South Africa.
- ROA focuses on mobilizing and coordinating scientific expertise to tackle challenges unique to Africa, such as health, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic development.
- Research Programs:
- ISC collaborates with African research organizations to implement programs on climate change, disaster risk reduction, and urbanization.
- The office supports research projects like the "Sustainable African Cities and Urban Areas" initiative.
- Policy and Capacity Building:
- The ISC engages in policy advocacy to increase the role of science in African policymaking.
- It conducts workshops and training sessions aimed at building capacity and enhancing science communication.
- Partnerships:
- Collaborates with organizations like the African Union (AU) and the United Nations to align scientific goals with the continent's development agendas.
- Supports the development of networks that connect African scientists with international researchers.
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ISC and Middle East
The International Science Council (ISC) supports scientific development and research across the Middle East in various ways.
- Ramia Al Bakain: An ISC Fellow based at the University of Jordan, Dr. Ramia Al Bakain leads multiple international scientific projects focusing on environmental chemistry, pollution, and sustainable agricultural practices. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary research in water-food-agriculture security in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region (International Science Council).
- SESAME (Synchrotron-Light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East): A regional research facility located in Jordan and established with UNESCO's support. SESAME is a cooperative initiative promoting scientific collaboration among countries across the Middle East, including Egypt, Iran, Israel, Turkey, and the Palestinian Authority. This project is focused on advanced research in physics, biology, and environmental sciences (Wikipedia).