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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 21/09/2026

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 18/09/2026

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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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 20/08/2026

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 09/08/2026

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 21/07/2026

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 08/07/2026

@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.

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 06/05/2026

. @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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 02/04/2026

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 31/03/2026

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 26/03/2026

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 20/03/2026

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 16/03/2026

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 10/03/2026

#Sciencepolicy challenges: disinformation, eroding trust, constrained budgets. But opportunity exists in #EMCRs—closest to research frontiers, trained in open science, ready to challenge groupthink. Inclusion isn't a favor. It's necessity for future-fit science advice. buff.ly/hKGElne

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 01/03/2026

@INGSA-Europe is now on LinkedIn! buff.ly/sk7aScy Help build the conversation about #scienceadvice and #sciencediplomacy in #Europe. Get immediate access to news and opportunities and find your tribe!

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 18/02/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆? The team at 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 have presented new open-access training materials available by request at: communicatingscienceforpolicy.org/training-mat... #sciencepolicy #evidence4policy #scienceadvice

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 09/02/2026

The @royalsociety.org is hosting a 2-day, hybrid seminar on 'Science as a Global Public Good: From the right to participate in science to science governance' featuring luminaries in the space. It's free to join in person or online. Date: 16-17 March 2026. More info and register: buff.ly/rRAzK3b

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 21/01/2026

In all the end of year craziness did yo miss the December edition of INGSA News?! You can still catch up on all the news, opportunities and new resources from across #scienceadvice and #sciencediplomacy. buff.ly/i1OXtLL Become an INGSA member for FREE: www.ingsa.org/join

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 17/12/2025

📣 The UN Science Advisory Board invites scientists, researchers and experts from all fields to participate in a horizon scanning survey, whose output will help inform the board's future work on emerging issues in science and technology. Take the survey 👉 form.typeform.com/to/rW4YObVK

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 16/12/2025

Today the Foreign Ministries S&T Advice Network (#FMSTAN) visited the site of the European Spallation Source, which will be the world's most powerful neutron source for research once its completed. Thank you to the @ESS for inviting these #sciencediplomacy leaders to see #scidip in action!

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 25/11/2025

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. buff.ly/nfI44MN #INGSAEurope #SciPol

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 24/11/2025

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 20/11/2025

#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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 20/11/2025

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 17/11/2025

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 04/11/2025

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!

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 25/09/2025

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 23/09/2025

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 buff.ly/zXSVPtY

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 08/09/2025

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.

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 03/09/2025

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: buff.ly/iIjvnX7

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 01/09/2025

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.)

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 21/08/2025

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 19/08/2025

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 19/08/2025

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.

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 28/07/2025

#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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 04/07/2025

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. buff.ly/Q9izbio

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 02/07/2025

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 01/07/2025

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!

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 26/06/2025

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 24/06/2025

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.

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 03/06/2025

.@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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 28/05/2025

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 26/05/2025

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:

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 24/05/2025

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

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 23/05/2025

AQ os excited to be at the @NatureFestSA theme launch, being introduced and lead through the theme of 'Flow' by the inimicable Ryan Hubbard, Director of the festival. www.naturefestival.org.au

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 20/05/2025

Are you a development researcher or NGO? The Global Development Awards from @GDCint are now open, offering up to $50,000 project funding to #LMIC applicants!! Topic: Digital Transformation for Universal Health Coverage. Find all the info: www.gdn.int/gdac/2025

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 14/05/2025

OPPORTUNITY: @GDNint 2025 conference on 'Inclusive Digital Transformation' - France, Oct 28-30, 2025. For researchers, policymakers, NGOs & civil society reps, particularly from the #GlobalSouth, to discuss development challenges. Call for Papers: bit.ly/4jYIdGg Call for Ideas: bit.ly/43dOarx

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 17/04/2025

New Report: "Trust as a Governance Challenge for Science-for-Policy Ecosystems". This Mutual Learning Exercise on Bridging the Gap Between #Science and #Policy, includes with contributions from #scienceadvice leaders Kathryn Oliver, @a_allegra, @vonschomberg @EUScienceInnov #Science4Policy #EIPM

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 09/04/2025

WEBINAR: Launch of @WHO Global Research Agenda on #KnowledgeTranslation and Evidence-informed Policy-making. Thurs 15th May - 1300 CEST - who.zoom.us/webinar/regi... This virtual event will celebrate two years of collaborative efforts between WHO and global experts on #EIPM #scienceadvice

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International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) @ingsa.org · 08/04/2025

Unbelievable it's almost a year since INGSA's landmark conference in Kigali! #INGSA2024 was a forward-looking meeting between some of the key players in science advice and science diplomacy - its lessons are even more urgent a year on. Sessions and resources here: ingsa.org/capacity/ing...

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