International Activities
As the representative organization of Japanese scientist community, Science Council of Japan (SCJ) is carrying out several international activities in cooperation with other national academies and international academic organizations.
１. International Collaboration with Academic Organizations
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G-Science Academies meetings
The academies participating in the G7 hold meetings to formulate joint statements, putting forward policy recommendations as scientists ahead of the G7 Summit.
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Science 20 (S20)
The academies participating in the G20 hold meetings to formulate joint statements, putting forward policy recommendations as scientists ahead of the G20 Summit.
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Science Council of Asia
Covering all academic fields from the humanities and social sciences to the natural sciences, we promote collaboration and cooperation with academies in the Asian region.
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Exchanges with Academies Overseas
We exchange information and opinions on academic research with the leading academic organizations of specific countries.
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Contributions to International Academic Organizations
We participate as Japan's representative organization in 42 major international academic organizations, promoting international collaboration.
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Participation in Future Earth
We promote global scientific research cooperation toward resolving global environmental issues and transitioning to a sustainable society.
２. International Conferences and Symposia
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International Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainability
We hold international conferences on themes of global-scale challenges to help realize a sustainable society.
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Co-hosting International Conferences
We review and approve requests to use the Science Council of Japan's name as an official sponsor for international conferences and similar events.
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Academy Presidents' Meeting
We exchange views with the presidents and other leaders of academies from various countries who take part in the International Forum on Science and Technology for Humanity.