The International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting biological sciences worldwide. Founded in 1919, it aims to foster international collaboration, research, training, and education in biology. IUBS is composed of national academies and international scientific associations and societies.

The International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS), established in 1919, is a non-governmental and non-profit organization made up of national academies and international scientific associations and societies. IUBS promotes open science and adheres to open data policies and guidelines across various domains including bio-nomenclature, biodiversity, public health, and agriculture.

IUBS plays a leading role in initiatives such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Climate Change Education, and Open Biodiversity and Health Big Data (BDHD). It has adapted to the evolving challenges of the 21st century by collaborating with other scientific and social science unions to address global issues such as climate change, deforestation, increased migration of humans and livestock, rapid urbanization, invasive species, and emerging epidemics. The organization’s ability to engage a diverse range of international scientists to tackle these critical issues is one of its key contributions to both science and leadership.