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The International Network for Governmental Science Advice - #ScienceAdvice, #ScienceDiplomacy & capacity development at the #SciPol interface.

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NEW ARTICLE: "Incentives, Training, Opportunities: Empowering the Next Generation of #EMCRs in Science for Policy and Diplomacy" - The quality, innovation and sustainability of #scienceadvice systems rely on engaging and upskilling the next generation.

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#INGSAEurope #SciPol
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Starting TODAY: Science Forum South Africa #SFSA2025 and they are celebrating 10 years of leading #STI in Africa. It's going to be huge!

And #INGSAAfrica and @PresINGSA will be there. Drop by the INGSA booth to find out more. Have a fabulous meeting everyone!

#SciPol #sciencepolicy #scienceadvice
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
#CPSC2025: Marie-Christine Therrien - There is a real need to look at #scienceadvice in municipal levels - Crisis management, intro of AI, climate change - all areas that require evidence to shape policy - but do cities have the capacity to optimise this?

@sciencepolicy.ca
November 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Starting now: The INGSA Plenary at #CSPC, covering #scienceadvice across 5 continents!

@sciencepolicy
November 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Congratulations to Remi Quirion, @PresINGSA and Chief Scientist of Quebec, on receiving the lifetime award at #CSPC2025.

"We need you, to speak for science... to make sure no one is left behind"

A gracious and future-focused acceptance speech. Well deserved!! @sciencepolicy
November 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
If you're at #CSPC2025 this week, there are some great opportunities to engage with INGSA:

- The CSPC Science Meets Parliament Cocktail

- The opening plenary on Day 2!

- Then an INGSA Meet and Greet at 10am in the Alberta Room of the Westin - come & meet the INGSA delegation

@sciencepolicy.ca
November 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
INGSA is supporting African Science Journalists to attend the World Conference of Science Journalists #WCSJ2025 in Tshwane, South Africa! Travel Grants Applications are now open.

See here for eligibility and to apply: buff.ly/6bS7tjO

Closing Soon - 7th November!
November 4, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Did you receive your next issue of INGSA News with all the opportunities, events and resources from the intersection of science-policy-society? If not, sign up to get it in your inbox quarterly: www.ingsa.org/join

Once you've done that check out the new edition online: buff.ly/el8Kwch

#scipol
September 25, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The 3rd meeting of the G20-Chief Science Advisors' Roundtable has just concluded in Pretoria, ahead of the G20 meeting. It is excellent to see so many of the world's leading #evidence4policy practitioners ensuring the voice of science into important multilateral discussions. #scipol

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September 23, 2025 at 5:52 AM
SAVE THE DATE: 2nd European #ScienceDiplomacy Conf – Bridging divides in a fragmented world, 17-18 Dec - Copenhagen.

The discussions will cover both regional and thematic aspects of #SciDip, highlighting the crucial contributions of non-state actors.

Registration will open during September.
September 8, 2025 at 3:38 AM
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗲? Join a global workshop on 𝗠𝗼𝗻. 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟴𝘁𝗵 (𝟵 𝗮𝗺-𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗧) in-person or on Zoom. Explore the role of civic science practices in shaping the future of evidence-informed policy

𝗜𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗩𝗔): buff.ly/d4qlXp3; 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲:
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September 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Have you ever written an evidence-based Policy Brief?

communicatingscienceforpolicy.org wants to make examples of formal written communication easily accessible online, enabling us to learn from one another.

P𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝘁 bit.ly/4mJHUk7 (Re-use the same link for multiple submissions.)
September 1, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Hybrid workshop: 'Communicating Science for Policy in a Populist Age' lead by our good friend Karen Akerlof @georgemasonu.bsky.social

Looks like a great and important agenda! Sept 8th

In person: www.eventbrite.com/e/communicat...

Online: www.eventbrite.com/e/online-wor...

#scipol #scienceadvice
August 21, 2025 at 4:48 AM
25th August: #INGSAAsia Distinguished Lecture: "Science Diplomacy for Rainforest Sustainability: A Unique Case for Sarawak"

This is an in person event only, at @UCSIUni Sarawak Campus, featuring Prof Paul Berkman

If you're in Sarawak and would like to attend: bit.ly/45GoXY4
August 19, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Congrats to #INGSAAfrica on a record number of applications for the 4th cohort of the #SASDP mentorship program! And thanks to those mentors interested in volunteering their skills and experience to improve #scienceadvice capacity.

Shows off the value and the strength of INGSA's global network.
August 19, 2025 at 12:30 AM
#Africa and #Asia INGSA Member Opportunities!

#INGSAAfrica looking for global mentors and African mentees for Mentorship program - buff.ly/qnNfOeW - Deadline: 10th Aug

@INGSA_Asia #SeedsOfScience $9500 grants for #scienceadvice workshops - buff.ly/2TISt7x - Deadline: 25th Aug

#scipol
July 28, 2025 at 5:53 AM
5 years from 2030: Can science still shift the SDG trajectory? @sciencecouncil.bsky.social release a position paper for 2025 HLPF - we can only succeed if science is connected to decision-making, grounded in equity, & reflective of the need of communities.

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July 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The @INGSA_Asia Grassroots Workshop programme is now #SeedsOfScienceAsia supported by @ISCAsiaPacfic.bsky.social! Applications are now open for up to AUD9,500 for workshops at the science/policy interface anywhere in Asia!

Deadline: 25th August - get the information now: buff.ly/zV3RZpQ

#Scipol
July 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
One of INGSA's flagship activities has been INGSA-Asia's Grassroots Workshops. Now the program is being expanded and rebranded!

Introducing "Seeds of Science-Asia", enabling in-depth, impactful #scipol workshops in the regions.

Thx to: @iscasiapacific.bsky.social

Applications open tomorrow!
July 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM
We witnessed another historic moment this week with the foundation of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution. This body joins @ipcc.bsky.social and @ipbes.net in providing the highest level of policy-relevant #scienceadvice.

Congratulations @UNEP @UN
June 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM
9th August - Join people from every corner of the globe for an ambitious, truly global, 24-hour Indigenous Youth Summit on Climate Change. buff.ly/1rNYYoR

Don't miss a unique, energising and enlightening summit, designed and undertaken by Indigenous youth. Become part of a international movement.
June 24, 2025 at 12:07 AM
.@INGSAlac is the leading #science4policy network in #LatAm - and they are advertising for a new Chair of the Steering Committee. An opportunity to turn your experience into impact, building awareness, capacity and scope of evidence-to-policy mechanisms in South America

(Spanish): buff.ly/sZK74NS
June 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
OPPORTUNITY: @INGSAlac is advertising for a new Chair of the Regional Chapter! Are you a #scienceadvice leader in #LatinAmerica or the Caribbean? Do you have idea for how the Chapter can further become the respected partner & convenor at the science-policy interface.

Apply Spanish: buff.ly/3yaiYyS
May 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Anunciamos la apertura del proceso de postulación a la Presidencia del Capítulo Regional para América Latina y el Caribe de INGSA, período 2025–2027.

Consulta toda la información relevante en el siguiente hilo:
May 26, 2025 at 6:55 AM
The @GDNint annual Global Development Awards are now open - if you're a researcher or NGO in development then you could win up to $50,000 for projects on 'Digital Transformation for Universal Health Coverage'

Deadline for submission: 18 June 2025

Please share with you networks! #GlobalSouth
May 24, 2025 at 3:33 AM