With 121 national members, the Union aims to promote development of the Earth sciences through the support of broad-based scientific studies relevant to the entire Earth system; to apply the results of these and other studies to preserving Earth's natural environment, using all natural resources wisely and improving the prosperity of nations and the quality of human life; and to strengthen public awareness of geology and advance geological education in the widest sense.
**James Harrison Outstanding Achievement Award**
Nominations now being accepted
New ICSU Executive Director appointed
Dr. Steven Wilson
IYPE (2007-2009) Final Report
Official summary of activities
63rd IUGS Executive Committee Annual Meeting
Agenda for meeting (San Sebastian, Spain)
EuroGeoSurveys Newsletter
January 2012 Issue 5
35th IGC Scientific Program
Call for session proposals
IUGS E-Bulletin #70
Seventieth in a series of electronic communications (January 2012)
40th IGCP Anniversary Announcement 2012 (English)
40eme PICG Anniversaire Announce 2012 (French)
Programme of Events in Paris
34th IGC 2012
Third Circular
IUGS 61st Executive Committee Meeting
Minutes from the 2010 Paris meeting
IUGS Flyer
A short explanation of the IUGS
IUGS Brochure
A more detailed explanation of the IUGS

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