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International Union of Geological Sciences
Affiliated Organizations
An Affiliated Organisation is an international, non-governmental, scientific, autonomous organisation that has obtained affiliation with the Union for the representation of scientific interests and, through the Union in the International Council for Science, for collaboration in arranging scientific meetings, and for planning and undertaking geoscience activities.
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African Association of Women in Geosciences (AAWG)
AAWG’s objectives include promoting the advancement of scientific and technological knowledge in the geosciences, disseminating information on scientific and technical research and discoveries, promoting public understanding of the role of geosciences in Africa’s development and establishing and maintaining relations between African scientists and the international scientific community amongst others.
American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)
AAPG has been a pillar of the worldwide scientific community. The original purpose of AAPG, to foster scientific research, to advance the science of geology, to promote technology, and to inspire high professional conduct, still guides the Association today. AAPG provides publications, conferences, and educational opportunities to geoscientists and disseminates the most current geological information available to the general public.
American Geosciences Institute (AGI)
AGI represents and serves the geoscience community by providing collaborative leadership and information to connect Earth, science, and people. The Institute provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in our profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in society’s prosperity, use of resources, resilience to natural hazards, and the health of the planet.
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
AGU is a global community supporting more than half a million advocates and professionals in the Earth and space sciences.
Through broad and inclusive partnerships, AGU aims to advance discovery and solution science that accelerate knowledge and create solutions that are ethical, unbiased and respectful of communities and their values. Their programs include serving as a scholarly publisher, convening virtual and in-person events and providing career support.
Through broad and inclusive partnerships, AGU aims to advance discovery and solution science that accelerate knowledge and create solutions that are ethical, unbiased and respectful of communities and their values. Their programs include serving as a scholarly publisher, convening virtual and in-person events and providing career support.
Arab Geologists Association (AGA)
AGA is a non-governmental pan-Arab geological organization founded in 1975 by geological commissions, i.e., geologists unions, geological societies, representing nine Arab countries: Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, Jordan, Libya, Sudan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Iraq. Organizations of geologists in Syria and Yemen joined the Association shortly after.
Association Internationale pour l'Etude des Argiles (AIPEA)
AIPEA’s aim is the worldwide promotion of clay research and technology and of international cooperation in clay research and technology. The tools to achieve this, their goals are: international clay conferences, stimulation of excellent young clay scientists, rewarding of active clay scientists with a brilliant career in clay research, and stimulation of communication along clay researchers and technologists.
Association of Applied Geochemists (AAG)
AAG is an international geoscience organisation of professionals in industry, academia and government with a principal focus on mineral exploration and the associated fields of environment and analysis. They promote the advancement of knowledge through their international journal, newsletter, regular symposia, and sponsorship of students.
Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences (CFES)
CFES is an umbrella organization that represents a federation of Earth Science societies and associations across Canada. We represent about 15 000 Earth scientists in industry, government and academia. CFES advocates on behalf of the Canadian Earth Science community with government, the public, and the international Earth Science community.
Carpathian Balkan Geological Association (CBGA)
CBGA is a non-governmental, international scientific, non-political and non-profit-making union of geoscientists working in the Carpathian-Balkan mountains’ region and the surrounding areas. The aim of CBGA is to promote and encourage collaborative cross-border fundamental and applied geological research, as well as training and specialization in the Carpathian-Balkan realm.
Circum-Pacific Council for Energy and Mineral Resources (CPC)
CPC was founded in 1972 as a cooperative organization between USGS and industry to improve upon scientific communication and exchange of information about geology and natural resources of the Pacific Basin and surrounding land regions.
Commission for the Geological Map of the World (CCGM)
CCGM is responsible for the design, promotion, coordination, preparation and publication of small-scale Earth science maps of the continents, major regions of the globe, oceans, according to various themes. In accordance with its mission, the CGMW wants to play a leading role in the use and dissemination of digital mapping techniques and in the search for international standards.
Deutsche Geologische Gesellschaft - Geologische Vereinigung (DGGV)
DGGV is an international, non-profit organization in the geosciences with over 3500 members from more than 64 countries.
Earth Science Matters (ESM)
ESM Foundation is an international, a-political and non-profit organisation that informs the public about the great value of knowledge of the Earth for the well-being of future generations and promotes science-based solutions for Earth-related problems. ESM particularly focuses on the youth, on politicians, opinion leaders, key persons in science and industry, fellow geoscientists and other decision makers.
EuroGeoSurveys (EGS)
EGS’ mission is to enable sustainable and responsible use of the Earth’s subsurface environment and resources. Their vision is to create the Geological Service for Europe as the scientific reference partner of the EU, delivering knowledge of the Earth’s subsurface environment and resources as the foundation of a sustainable future for Europe.
European Association of Science Editors (EASE)
EASE is an international community of editors from diverse backgrounds, linguistic traditions and professional experience who share a passion of science and scholarly communication, editing and publishing. We welcome members from around the world and in all related disciplines. Their mission is to improve the global standard and quality of science editing, by promoting the value of science editors and supporting professional development, research, and collaboration.
European Federation of Geologists (EFG)
EFG is a not‐for‐profit organisation instituted to ensure competent and ethical practice among geoscientists in Europe while representing the profession across the continent. EFG aims to be recognised as an independent, trustworthy and reliable international organisation that contributes to the protection of the environment, public safety and the responsible use of natural resources.
European Geoparks Network (EGN)
The main objective of EGN is the cooperation between Geoparks and the protection of geological heritage and the promotion of sustainable development of their territories in Europe. The purpose of this general designation was to share information and expertise, as well as definition of common tools.
European Mineralogical Union (EMU)
EMU is an international scientific organization. Its objective is to further European cooperation in the Mineralogical Sciences (mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry and their applications). EMU represents most European mineralogical societies and supports their activities with the aim to foster collaboration and organises a series of Schools focused on fundamental topics for mineralogy and allied sciences amongst other activities.
Geochemical Society (GS)
GS is a nonprofit scientific society founded to encourage the application of geochemistry to improving our understanding of the Earth and solar system. Membership is international and diverse in background, encompassing such fields as organic geochemistry, high and low-temperature geochemistry, petrology, meteoritics, fluid-rock interaction, and isotope geochemistry.
Geological Association of Canada (GAC)
GAC is a national multi-disciplinary geoscience organization with representatives in all Canadian Territories and Provinces as well as the United States, Europe and other parts of the world. It makes significant contributions to the promotion and development of the geological sciences in Canada through publications, awards, conferences, meetings and exhibitions.
Geological Society of America (GSA)
GSA is a global scientific society with members from academia, government, and industry. Through its meetings, publications, and programs, GSA enhances the professional growth of geoscientists at all career levels, encourages cooperative research among earth, life, planetary, and social scientists, fosters public dialogue on geoscience issues, and promotes the geosciences in the service of humankind.
Geological Society of India (GSI)
GSI is a professional body of geologists who are dedicated to the promotion of advanced study and research in all branches of Indian Geology. Earth Systems Science is an interdisciplinary field that studies the interactions and feedbacks among the physical, chemical, biological, and human components of the Earth system.
Geology for Global Development (GfGD)
GfGD advocates for the integration of geoscience into sustainable development at international forums, and are working to reshape the global geology community to better serve society. They develop and support programmes to improve lives and livelihoods in the Global South, through access to geological science, and provide geologists with the skills to make an effective and positive contribution to sustainable development.
International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG)
IAEG was founded in 1964 and is affiliated to IUGS. It is a worldwide scientific society. They aim to: to promote and encourage the advancement of Engineering Geology through technological activities and research, to improve teaching and training in Engineering Geology, and to collect, evaluate and disseminate the results of engineering geological activities on a worldwide basis
International Association for Mathematical Geosciences (IAMG)
The mission of the IAMG is to promote, worldwide, the advancement of mathematics, statistics and informatics in the Geosciences. IAMG is committed to efforts promoting diversity, inclusion, fairness, impartiality and democracy.
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