ISETE’s mission is to strengthen international science for the benefit of society. To do this, ISETE mobilizes the knowledge and resources of the international science community to:

ISETE General Statement on Standards:

We affirm our commitment to widely recognized ethical principles, including, but not limited to, standards regarding:

• 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 endeavor.
• Provide independent, authoritative advice to stimulate constructive dialogue between the scientific community and governments, civil society, and the private sector.

Activities focus on three areas: International Research Collaboration, Science for Policy, and Universality of Science.