The International Council for Science (ICSU), one of the world’s oldest independent, non-governmental scientific organizations, has launched a completely new Web site (www.icsu.org). The diversified content and convivial style reflect ICSU’s interdisciplinary approach and longstanding commitment to international scientific cooperation.
01.05.2004
A side event to the World Summit on the Information Society (Geneva, December 2003) will explore the past and future contributions of science to the information society. Hosted by CERN*, the Role of Science in the Information Society (RSIS) conference will bring together scientists and representatives of funding agencies and governments worldwide.
11.08.2003
International Council for Science (ICSU) launches an Agenda for Action – ‘Science in the Information Society’ – and invites governments to endorse it during the World Summit on the Information Society (Geneva, December 2003).
17.07.2003
The International Council for Science (ICSU) today announced the release of a new report entitled New Genetics, Food and Agriculture: Scientific Discoveries – Societal Dilemmas.
10.06.2003
The International Council for Science (ICSU) and the Committee on Data for Science and Technology (CODATA) today launched an ‘open access’ online forum to generate discussion from the international science and technology community in the lead-up to the UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS).
11.02.2003
In response to various social and political forces—in both developed and developing nations—that pose potential threats to the fundamental principle of universal freedom in the conduct of science, the International Council for Science (ICSU) will undertake a comprehensive review of the current global situation.
02.10.2002
At its recent General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro, members of the International Council for Science (ICSU) gave the Executive Board a clear mandate to set an international research agenda for the future that focuses on science for sustainable development.
02.10.2002
The International Council for Science (ICSU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Goverdhan Mehta, Director of the Indian Institute of Science (Bangalore), to the position of ICSU President-Elect.
25.09.2002
Science for sustainable development, energy, strengthening science in developing countries, and ensuring global access to scientific data are among the topics to be discussed by international delegates at the 27th General Assembly of the International Council for Science (ICSU). In sessions open to the press on Wednesday, 25 September 2002 (time/location indicated below), ICSU members will debate these topics prior to implementing decisions and/or resolutions in the formal voting sessions later in the week.
25.09.2002
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