Call for steering group members for the “Social Science Matters” project | Deadline: 2 July
10 June 2025

Social Science Matters: Strengthening the voice and contributions of the social sciences and humanities in sustainable development policy

The project will explore how the role and visibility of the social sciences and humanities can be enhanced in the current sustainability policy landscape at national and multilateral levels and how ISC Members can collaborate, exchange ideas, lessons and capacities more effectively in this area. Interested individuals from within the ISC membership are invited to express their interest in serving on the Steering Group by completing the online nomination form by 2 July.

For further information, please visit: https://council.science/news/call-steering-group-social-science-matters/.




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