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IUGS@60 2022 Celebrations

| This page is an archive for the events that happened during 2022 to celebrate IUGS@60 |

IUGS' anniversary events spanned the whole of 2022.

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Many of the celebratory activities showcased the important scientific work undertaken by our members, planet Earth, explored pathways towards achieving a more sustainable planet, and showed the societal benefits IUGS  brought to the world.

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Find out more about the various activities below.

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This PDF provides a shortened summary of the IUGS@60 key events with the relevant YouTube links, allowing you to reference the past events which took place during this anniversary year in 2022.

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* Please note, the IUGS@60 is no longer live. Please do not try to access it.

The First 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites
 

25-28 October 2022, Zumaia, Basque Coast UGGp, Spain
 

During its main 60th anniversary celebration, the IUGS is pleased to present the "First 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites" at an event in Zumaia, Basque Coast UGGp (Spain). This announcement will kick off an endeavor to designate geological sites  from around the world that are iconic, recognized by all geoscience community for their impact in understanding the Earth and its history. More than 200 specialists from almost 40 nations and ten international organisations, are taking part in it. The First 100 aspires to be an unforgettable event that ends with a spectacular celebration.

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IUGS60 Newsletter

July 2022 News Update

 

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The State of the Planet: Talks and Panel
22 April 2022

State of the Planet IUGS event 2022
State of the Planet IUGS event 2022 talks
State of the Planet IUGS event 2022 panel
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In celebration of World Water Day 2022

WWD Flyer
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In Celebration of the UN Women and Girls in Science Day

An IUGS60 set of interviews to women in geosciences.

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IUGS Summary Event on 11 February 2022

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