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The International Council for Science (abbreviated ICSU, after its former name, International Council of Scientific Unions) is an international organization devoted to international cooperation in the advancement of science. Its members are national scientific bodies and international scientific unions. As of 2012, it comprises 120 multi-disciplinary National Scientific Members, Associates and Observers representing 140 countries and 31 international, disciplinary Scientific Unions. ICSU also has 22 Scientific Associates. ==Mission and principles== "ICSU’s mission is to strengthen international science for the benefit of society. To do this, ICSU mobilizes the knowledge and resources of the international science community to: *Identify and address major issues of importance to science and society. *Facilitate interaction amongst scientists across all disciplines and from all countries. *Promote the participation of all scientists—regardless of race, citizenship, language, political stance, or gender—in the international scientific endeavour. *Provide independent, authoritative advice to stimulate constructive dialogue between the scientific community and governments, civil society, and the private sector."〔(ICSU’s About us web page ), updated on 14 December 2011〕 Activities focus on three areas: International Research Collaboration, Science for Policy, and Universality of Science. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「International Council for Science」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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