ISC Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean

#CODATA Excellent opportunity for an experienced professional seeking a full-time, fixed-term role and eager to work in an innovative international team of experts to advance science and the use of data to address today’s global, multifaceted societal challenges. Location: Paris, France or remote working EU Deadline for applications: 22 November 2024 Desired start date: January 2025 Duration: Fixed-term contract (CDD: Contrat de durée déterminé) in the first instance, but with the possibility of extension subject to funding. How to apply: Applicants are requested to address the job description, qualifications, knowledge and skills requirements in a cover letter (maximum two pages); a curriculum vitae (maximum four pages) with the name and contact details of three referees; and a sample document that analyses and summarises a science-related topic (for example, a briefing paper for a specified audience). Deadline for applications, 22 November. Questions can be directed to apply@codata.org. Applications should ONLY be submitted via email to apply@codata.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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🎉 The International Science Council (ISC) is proud to announce the establishment of its Global Roster of Experts, aimed at ensuring that science remains central to decision-making in multilateral settings, including the United Nations. The response to our call was remarkable, with over 1,000 applications from highly qualified experts worldwide. Following a thorough selection process, this diverse roster is ready to contribute interdisciplinary insights on critical issues such as climate change, health crises, and more. 🤝 We warmly welcome all the experts and look forward to collaborating with you to advance our mission to position science as a cornerstone of global policy and the public good. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eZrtnCUe

The 2024 International Conference hosted by IRDR in Beijing brought together scientists worldwide to discuss critical issues in #DisasterRiskReduction. The conference opened with remarks by ISC CEO Dr. Salvatore Arico, who emphasized the critical role of #science in shaping policies for disaster preparedness and #ResilientCommunities. Dr. Hélène Jacot Des Combes, ISC Project Manager, also presented an update on the ongoing review of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) - ISC Hazard Information Profiles, outlining essential improvements to be included in the updated version launching at the 2025 Global Platform on #DRR. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epAqvnM9

👏 Congratulations to Vanessa McBride, ISC Science Director and Acting Head of the Centre for Science Futures, on her election to the Academy of Science of South Africa! 💬 “I am delighted to join the Academy and look forward to using this platform to promote science as a path to a better world.”

What will a Pacific Academy of Sciences do? The Pacific Academy of Sciences will support young scholars with their career development in the Pacific Islands for the Pacific. The Pacific Academy of Sciences will be launched on 23 October 2024 in Samoa alongside the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.  👍Like and share to help us raise awareness. National University of Samoa, The Australian Academy of Science, Peter Gluckman International Science Council, Royal Society Te Apārangi, Sasakawa Peace Foundation / 公益財団法人 笹川平和財団, Colin Tukuitonga The University of Auckland, Lohi Matainaho Pacific Adventist University, Salote Nasalo The University of the South Pacific #pacificscience #pacific #science #pacificislands #pacificocean #CHOGM2024 #CHOGMSamoa #CHOGMSamoa2024

🌐 Today, Salvatore Aricò, CEO of the International Science Council, addressed the World Science and Technology Development Forum 2024, convened by the 中国科学技术协会（China Association for Science and Technology）(CAST). In his remarks, he emphasized that #science must break free from the confines of academia and actively engage with diverse stakeholders. The challenges we face - such as climate change and inequality - demand collaborative, actionable solutions that incorporate the insights and values of various communities. "These efforts on ‘science IN and FOR society’ entail the need to form the next generation of scientists who can understand complex problems through inter- and trans-disciplinary methods." - Salvatore Aricò. Read the speech in full ➡️https://lnkd.in/e-nd4YzT #WSTDF2024 #science

❄ Engaging with global polar science at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2024. International Science Council CEO, Dr. Salvatore Aricò, recently attended the Arctic Circle Assembly 2024, the largest multi stakeholder dialogue on polar issues. The Assembly featured the Polar Dialogue, led by Arctic Circle Chairperson and former President of Iceland, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, building on the Polar Summit convened by French President Macron last year. Salvatore participated in an important session on the launch of the preparatory phase for the 5th International Polar Year (IPY-5 2032-2033), co-convened by the International Science Council (ISC), the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC), the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The ISC’s engagement in IPY-5 reflects our commitment to setting the global scientific agenda on pressing issues, as outlined in Strategic Priority 2 of the ISC Strategic Plan 2025-2028. During the Assembly, Salvatore held productive discussions with: 🤝 President Grímsson, who will join the Muscat Knowledge Dialogue during the ISC General Assembly in Oman in January 2025, to contribute to discussions on science diplomacy. 🤝 The National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada on their 'Arctic Pulse' initiative. 🤝 Rannís - The Icelandic Centre for Research, expressing interest in ISC's role in the IPY and expert contributions to the UN. 🤝 Representatives from the #Sami indigenous community on collaborations between science and traditional knowledge systems. 📸 : With Matthias Kaiser, University of Bergen and ISC Fellow (on the right), Anders Oskal, International Centre for Reindeer Husbandry (in the middle), Salvatore Aricò, CEO of the International Science Council (on the left). #PolarScience #PolarSummit #ArcticCircleAssembly #InternationalPolarYear #IPY5 #ScienceDiplomacy #IndigenousKnowledge #ClimateScience #ClimateAction

🔔 Exciting #news: Empowering Early- and Mid-Career Researchers. The International Science Council (ISC) and the 中国科学技术协会（China Association for Science and Technology）(CAST) are excited to announce the launch of a transformative joint project: "Empowering and Elevating the Voice of Early- and Mid-Career Researchers (#EMCRs) in International Science and Global Policy Processes." This two-year initiative, supported by ISC Member CAST, aims to amplify the voices of EMCRs worldwide, with a special emphasis on researchers in low- and middle-income countries. It will equip these researchers with the skills and opportunities necessary to: ✔️ engage directly in global policy processes; ✔️ play key roles in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges; ✔️ shape the future of international science. What pressing challenges do you think EMCRs' contributions will be crucial for? ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8UGWjZT

At the Fellows signing ceremony for the launch of the Pacific Academy of Sciences, ISC President Sir Peter Gluckman stated that its establishment is "a dream come true." Sir Peter had long envisioned the need for such an academy, highlighting that the Pacific's voice was missing from global scientific discussions. He emphasized that the Academy was founded through a collaborative effort that began in #Apia a year ago when 70 scholars from various Pacific nations and territories gathered to initiate the formal establishment process. Enthusiastic support from the Sasakawa Peace Foundation / 公益財団法人 笹川平和財団, the Richard Lounsbery Foundatio, Royal Society Te Apārangi and The Australian Academy of Science, which supports the ISC’s regional focal point, has been instrumental. The Academy will provide a platform for #Pacific scholars to participate in global scientific discussions and shape the region’s future through #science. "As president of the ISC, I assure you of our warm welcome into the fellowship of academies and global scientific bodies. We encourage you to bring a strong Pacific voice to global scientific issues." The Fellows register, in shades of blue, symbolized the colors of the Pacific Ocean, while the pen, crafted from mother of pearl, added a symbolic connection to the region’s heritage. #PacificAcademyofSciences #PacificScience #GlobalScience