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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.


Anniversary Video


News and Information

**James Harrison Outstanding Achievement Award** 
Nominations now being accepted 

63rd IUGS Executive Committee Annual Meeting 
Agenda for meeting (San Sebastian, Spain) 

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