International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA)

9th Nov - The Foreign Ministries S&T Advice Network (#FMSTAN) celebrates 10 years with an open symposium on the future of #sciencediplomacy. And you can join! Online Registration is now open! buff.ly/oRzSVQ6 See the agenda and speakers: buff.ly/vl1ITW2

Always fabulous to have Amb Macharia Kamau, bringing his inimitable laser-sharp focus to the issue of AI #BeijingScienceDialogue

Opening of the $BeijingScienceDialogue! Great to see so many people from across the ISC ecosystem. @ISC

If you're at the #BeijingScienceDialogue, then swing by the booths on level 4 and grab a flyer for the next big #scienceadvice and #sciencediplomacy conference, #INGSA2027! Have a great @ISC meeting everyone!

Early Nov is a packed agenda in Paris with the #FMSTAN Symposium, #CSAR, and the @parispeaceforum.bsky.social. For anyone in Paris on 6th November the @euscienceadvice.bsky.social is running an event: How Academies Identify & Prioritise Policy-Relevant Scientific Topics. More info: buff.ly/aaS9Ytg

NEW TOOLKIT: @engagegreen.bsky.social have just released their Policy Engagement Toolkit - providing practical how-to guidance on connecting research with policy. It is designed for anyone involved in or interested in science-policy dialogue. buff.ly/rx6PR0U

The Global Development Conference 2026 (15-16 Dec 2026, Tokyo) brings together researchers, innovators, policymakers, development practitioners and technical experts to co-create science, technology and innovation-driven solutions to global development challenges. Find out more: buff.ly/HbsMq24

Are you in Europe and interested in the future of #ScienceDiplomacy? To celebrate 10 years of #FMSTAN, @UNESCO and INGSA are hosting a full day symposium on #SciDip, featuring many of the leading minds at the science/diplomacy interface. It's free to attend - 9th November 2026 - buff.ly/oYEUX9Q

🌍 40 projects have been selected through the Paris Peace Forum’s 2026 Call for Solutions! Chosen from 607 applications across 90+ countries, they will take the spotlight at #PPF2026 in Paris on 10–11 November. 👉 Discover the full list: urls.fr/_XCLbP

Your Weekend Reads: Did you receive the latest huge issue of INGSA News? Lots of opportunities and updates across #evidence4policy and #sciencediplomacy, from all corners of the globe! buff.ly/ZDH83Dd If it didn't land in your inbox, rejoin INGSA for free at: buff.ly/9p48CnR

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NEW ARTICLE: "Making #ScienceDiplomacy (SD) Work: A SD Network in Québec to Impact International Scientific Policies". This @frontiersin.bsky.social policy Labs Commentary looks at the shifting sands of #SciDip and explores what can be done. Read it in full: buff.ly/OyCNMk4

Have you read the new piece from INGSA's President on "Two Ways That Science Advice Underpins Science Diplomacy"? The @frontiersin.bsky.social PolicyLabs commentary takes stock of the discussions around what the future of #ScienceDiplomacy will look like. buff.ly/wZWpy2T #evidence4policy

Are you in the Asia Pacific and want to get involved or upskill in #SciComm? The @ISC Regional Focal Point - Asia Pacific has some excellent upcoming opportunities! See their website for more info: buff.ly/bY8llXi @INGSA-Asia

The @globalyacademy.bsky.social is one of the world's great institutions, supporting capable, driven science and society leaders with an eye on the future. If you want to be one of them then applications are open now!

A new international Appeal for Science urges renewed commitment to ensuring science serves as a global public good. Everyone in the broader scientific community are encouraged to join the call to strengthen the voice of science: buff.ly/DFURzMc @sciencecouncil.bsky.social #science4policy #science

Starting in 1/2 hour (UTC 00:00)!! Global #Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change and running for 24 hours around the globe. Join something truly global and connected. buff.ly/8MZ7Jp8 #scienceadvice #evidence4policy #SDGs

Join something amazing this week! Sunday 9th Aug: the Global Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change will wrap around the world with a 24 hour conference, championing the views of Indigenous youth. Register now and see a different perspective. futureearth.bsky.social buff.ly/8MZ7Jp8

How can science better inform policy? At Constructor University, Frontiers Policy Labs sponsored a pre-conference workshop at the 2026 Global Young Academy AGM. In collaboration with @ingsa.org, our Science Advice collection is open for contributions and responses. fro.ntiers.in/policy-labs

Call for applications: Outstanding #EMCR researchers to serve as a #SciComm fellow. Hosted virtually by the ISC, the 18-month Fellowship provides an opportunity to explore how multilateral organizations can communicate evidence more effectively in international policy processes buff.ly/NfNCs8h

2nd year of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development and UNESCO has delivered an important report outlining the progress & serious gaps in achieving equality. The report resonates strongly with INGSA's #sciencepolicy values: Read the report here: buff.ly/nWZfoh3

OPPORTUNITY: The John Maddox Prize (worth $5000USD), is an international prize that champions researchers who have shown courage and resilience in standing by their work. There also an #EMCR award of $5000USD. Nominations close 2 Aug - buff.ly/BxtYEEP @royalsociety.org @senseaboutsci.bsky.social

Tracey Brown from @SenseAboutSci has been interviewed by The Science Diplomat - "Evidence doesn't speak for itself, science advocate says" buff.ly/Cpi5r9f Quick read and Tracey is always worth listening to.

The @ISC is running a survey asking: "What forms of scientific contribution go unrecognised today?" This is your change to have your say on what non-orthodox science outputs are not being adequately valued by current reward and recognition systems? A great discussion to be having!

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: @INGSA-Africa have opened calls for 5th cohort of the #ScienceAdvice Skills Development Program (#SASDP). If you're an #EMCR in Africa, this is your chance to develop your #evidence4policy skills with an experienced mentor. For more information and to apply:

@INGSA-Europe at the 2026 GYA conference - It was a pleasure to co-host a #scienceadvice workshop for #EMCRs, based on INGSA-Europe's current work on #sciadvice in challenging settings. Special thanks also to @@frontiersin.bsky.social for sponsoring the session and pre dinner drinks reception.

What kind of democracy do we want to live in? Send an idea into HIIG's #twentyfifty by 22 June. The only requirement is that your vision must be grounded in your research yet utopian in ambition. Win an expenses-paid writing retreat in Berlin (travel expenses covered). www.hiig.de/call-for-sub...

The EU Council has adopted the first ever EU framework for #sciencediplomacy after years of development and consultation. A fantastic effort on the part of all involved and a model for other regions developing #SciDip strategies. #sciencepolicy research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/news/all-res...

Great to see that the UN has affirmed the ICJ's ruling on countries' legal obligation to deal with climate change - 148 for / 8 against (US, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Israel, Iran, Yemen, Liberia and Belarus) / 28 abstaining. buff.ly/0Z6rqhC

Looking forward to speaking at this great event on knowledge brokerage and science for policy. #scipol acadsci.fi/tiede-ja-paa...

NEW PODCAST: "Science Forward", from the #UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board (UN SAB) - kicking off with Yoshua Bengio and Charlotte Stix unpacking the challenge of AI Deception: when AI systems mislead about what they know, intend, or are capable of doing. buff.ly/AAWzjGx

INGSA North America lead, Prof Marie-Christine Therrien, took part in the 11th Multi-stakeholder Forum on #STI on the #SDGs. Both panels are very interesting, and see Marie-Christine discussing the role of #cities in the critical transitions required. buff.ly/cMp1nti

A rather clever bit of satellite mapping of NO2 above cities combined with a measure of local GDP has revealed which cities have managed to grow economically while cutting their fossil-fuel-based emissions. Some are quite surprising. My latest for @nature.com 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/d41...

. @ZwischenraeumeU has just released the first episode of their new LACUNAS Podcast on #Science, #Diplomacy, and #Culture. Have a listen: buff.ly/SOJrq9y #ScienceDiplomacy #Europe

1 week to go! @INGSA_Asia and @iscasiapacific.bsky.social are offering up to AUD15,000 for #SciAdvice practitioners in Asia to run their own workshops or training. A unique opportunity! To apply for Seeds of Science-Asia:

New INGSA Blog: Lessons from #Africa - Engaging EMCRs in the Science–Policy Interface by Dr Pitshou Moleka. "...the most transferable insight is the importance of recognising EMCRs not merely as future advisors, but as present actors within #science4policy systems.." Read it now:

3 weeks remaining! Applications for Seeds of Science - Asia close at the end of April. Applicants can receive up to AUD15,000 to run workshops, events, or meetings at the evidence-to-policy interface! For more info and to apply: buff.ly/WkGM2OJ

With #AI chatbots, the lines between question and answer teams blur fast—raising new accountability challenges. In his new blog @saner61.bsky.social calls for fresh processes to embed "Alien Intelligence" responsibly into science–policy Q&A. buff.ly/skZf9xn #ScienceAdvice #Policy #evidence4policy

New Report: The Health Policy Trend Report 2026 - by the Global Health Policy Lab in collaboration with partners UNITE and APHRC. It is a practical resource and convening tool for ongoing discussions and capacity strengthening activities around health policymaking globally. Read: bit.ly/3PQloKD

The Government Chief Scientific Adviser will have a year focusing on the theme of ‘Trustworthy Information’. Great role in her office for a social scientist to provide support on this crucial topic and on other projects (£33k - £40k) www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...

Did you receive the March edition of INGSA News - a bumper issue of opportunities and news from across #evidence4policy and #sciencediplomacy? Catch up here - buff.ly/Y0L5LK3 If you should have received it but didn't, update your contact info by re-filling out the form at: www.ingsa.org/join

In #science-policy interactions between #decision-makers and science #advisers, gaining clarity about the #questions decision-makers pose is important. In an @ingsa.org blog post Saner draws on his experience to outline practical steps in the “quest for the right question” ingsa.org/key-issues-c...

Ever hesitated to ask for clarification on a "clear" question? You’re not alone. In his latest blog, @saner61.bsky.social unpacks why science advisors shouldn't fear one extra iteration on the question—especially on scope, answerability, time, and resources. Link: buff.ly/skZf9xn #evidence4policy

Science advisors face a challenge: finding good answers to policymakers’ questions. But what if the real challenge is asking the right questions? A new piece by @saner61.bsky.social explores how formulating better questions can shape more effective scientific advice. buff.ly/skZf9xn #ScienceAdvice

NEW Report: "Interfaz ciencia y política: asesoramiento científico en Iberoamérica y oportunidades para una cooperación regional informada en evidencia" from Emilia Aiello, Alma Cristal Hernández Mondragón, and Leonor Sierra. bit.ly/3PFGY4l Published by @fundacioncarolina.es #evidence4policy

Congratulations to Sri Lanka for joining the international discussion on #ScienceDiplomacy, with the release of their first major book on the subject: bcis.edu.lk/index.php/20... #scienceadvice #SciDip