The ISTC exists 15 years. The times have changed considerably. Therefore, the Governing Board of ISTC considers that an effective scientist engagement and partnership approach, such as that undertaken by ISTC, needs a transformation process in order to address matters of global security concern. It has decided to launch such a process to achieve these goals. In concrete terms it has decided to set up a working party composed of a number of representatives of the Parties to discuss options and to make proposals regarding the future of ISTC, including a possible review of the ISTC Agreement and presenting corresponding proposals. 
On 24 March 2010 a Working Party met for the first time to discuss the future of ISTC on the basis of a questionnaire. Good progress was made. A next meeting will be held by the end of May/beginning of June 2010 to prepare an interim report.This report will be discussed at the next Board meeting of ISTC in July 2010.