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About the IUGS

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.


News and Information

INHIGEO Newsletter 
Issue 44 May 2012 

ProGEO Newsletter  
Issue #1 for 2012 

YES Network 
April 2012 Newsletter 

35th IGC Scientific Program 
Call for session proposals

IUGS E-Bulletin #73       
Seventy third in a series of electronic communications (April 2012)

34th IGC 2012   
Third Circular

IUGS 62nd Executive Committee Meeting
Minutes from the 2011 Paris meeting

IUGS Flyer
A short explanation of the IUGS

IUGS Brochure
A more detailed explanation of the IUGS