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.
Benefits of IUGS Membership
Summary of facts (2013)
International Commission on Stratigraphy
New 2013 Chronostratigraphic Chart now available
IUGS GEM Commission Newsletter
February 2013
Heritage Stone
Interview BBC News
IUGS E-Bulletin #83
Eighty third in a series of electronic communications (March 2013)
International Summer School on Global Heritage
Organized by ERASMUS Intensive Programme
GeoNews
April 2013
Global Heritage Stone Circular
Number 6 - March 2013
New IUGS Statutes and Bylaws
Approved August 2012 Brisbane
New IGC Statutes and Bylaws
Approved August 2012 Brisbane
GeoNews February 2013
European Federation of Geologists
3rd Ordinary Session of the IUGS-IGC Council
Minutes of the 2012 Brisbane meeting
New IUGS Executive Committee Appointed
See IUGS Directory for details
IUGS 65th Executive Committee Meeting
Minutes from the 2012 Brisbane meeting
35th IGC Scientific Program
Call for session proposals
IUGS Flyer
A short explanation of the IUGS
IUGS Brochure
A more detailed explanation of the IUGS
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