How can science remain a driving force for international cooperation and action?

At a time of growing geopolitical tensions and increasing pressure on scientific cooperation, the role of science in informing global decisions has never been more important.

In the latest interview from our series From Arctic to Antarctic: A Global Story of Change and Stewardship, Salvatore Aricò, CEO of the International Science Council, reflects on the role of the International Science Council (ISC) in strengthening scientific collaboration and ensuring that research continues to inform decisions on major global challenges.

Speaking at the Monaco Polar Symposium, he explores how the scientific landscape has evolved since the last International Polar Year, and why the approach to IPY-5 (2032–2033) must respond to today’s changing geopolitical, environmental and societal realities.

From strengthening international scientific cooperation to connecting research more closely with policy and societal needs, the conversation raises a fundamental question: how can scientific knowledge translate into meaningful action?

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