5 Years to Course Correct: Science and Engineering for a World Off Track – ISC/WEFO – HLPF Position paper 2025

The joint paper “Five years to course correct – Science and engineering for a world off track“, prepared for the 2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), outlines how science, technology, and innovation can help realign global efforts toward inclusive, evidence-informed sustainability. It highlights a persistent challenge: while scientific and technical knowledge is growing, it is…

Shaping the future: Insights from futures thinking and strategic foresight in the Global South

This joint report from the UN Futures Lab/Global Hub and the International Science Council (ISC) explores how strategic foresight is being applied across the Global South. Featuring 14 case studies, the report illustrates how diverse actors, from community organizations to government bodies, are using futures thinking to address real-world challenges and support inclusive, long-term decision-making….

Evidence-informed Policymaking: A pathway to increasing trust in democratic institutions and boosting competitiveness

The project ‘Building capacity for evidence-informed policymaking in governance and public administration in a post-pandemic Europe’ was inspired by the need of Member States to respond to complex policy issues requiring specialised knowledge, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic led to a widespread recognition in governments that the use of evidence in advising policy…

Trust as a Governance Challenge for Science-for-Policy Ecosystems – Independent Expert Report – Horizon Europe

Mutual Learning Exercise on Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy – 4th Thematic Report This is the fourth thematic report produced as part of the Mutual Learning Exercise on Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy. It is framed by a discussion paper on Trust as a Governance Challenge for Science-for-Policy Ecosystems and incorporates…

Centre for Science Futures – ISC

The ISC has established the Centre for Science Futures to improve our understanding of emerging trends in science and research systems, and to provide options and tools for appropriate action. The Centre, launched in May 2023, explores where changes in science and its organization are leading us by carrying out analytical work, organizing workshops, and compiling resources….

Science Diplomacy in an Era of Disruption – AAAS and Royal Society

The American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Royal Society announces the highly anticipated science diplomacy framework, “Science Diplomacy in an Era of Disruption.” The framework addresses new challenges facing science diplomacy today, including increased economic competition; rapid technological advancements like artificial intelligence; and the rise of non-state actors including “tech titans.” The…

Assessing the effectiveness and successful implementation of science-for-policy ecosystems: Mutual Learning Exercise – Third Thematic Report

The European Commission launched a Mutual Learning Exercise on ‘Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy’. This Thematic Report focuses on the first discussion topic about fostering knowledge-sharing within and among Science for Policy (S4P) actors. The report highlights the need to frame S4P in the broader context of knowledge-for-policy (K4P) and it introduces key…

JRC: Science-for-policy ecosystems through the eyes of professionals

This Joint Research Centre science for policy (S4P) report explores the perceived challenges for establishing and maintaining a well-functioning science–policy interface in the EU. To gather this information, a survey was conducted with around 500 S4P professionals from 22 EU Member States. Respondents to the survey identified a fragmented S4P ecosystem and lack of meeting…

Science advice to policymakers – Roles, enabling conditions and incentives: Mutual learning exercise on bridging the gap between science and policy: second thematic report

This thematic report focuses on the role of science advice in policymaking. By analysing key characteristics of actors, functions and roles, competencies and skills, and incentives it aims to support the description and analysis of national science-for-policy (S4P) ecosystems. This report provides a shared perspective on these ecosystems, helping countries map their systems, identify best practices,…

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