On today’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the brilliant women scientists who have led EASAC’s scientific advisory work over the past year. Their leadership, expertise and dedication have advanced evidence-based policy across Europe. In the photo, representing all women scientists who helped advance our work in 2025: Prof. Lise Øvreås, EASAC President; Prof. Birgitta Henriques-Normark, EASAC Vice-President; Prof. Hanna-Leena Pesonen, EASAC Vice-President; Prof. Fiona Regan, Co-Chair, Environment Steering Panel; Dr. Cathelijne Stoof, Co-Chair, Changing Wildfires Report; Dr. Orsólya Valkó, Co-Chair, Changing Wildfires Report; Prof Claire Dupont, Co-Chair, Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies Report; Prof Paula Kivimaa, Co-Chair, Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies Report; Prof. Louise E.M. Vet, led the work on Transformative Change at the Scientific Advice Mechanism Conference; Dr. Rosa Castro, (former) Biosciences Programme Director.
On International #WomenInScience Day, we celebrate the brilliant women who led #EASAC science advice over the past year. Their leadership and expertise advanced evidence-based policy across Europe. Many more are involved—thank you for inspiring the next generation. #Science4Policy #itsscience