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	International Union of Geological Sciences - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) is an international non-governmental organization devoted to international cooperation in the field of geology.
		The IUGS was founded in 1961 and is a Scientific Union member of the International Council for Science (ICSU), which it recognizes as the coordinating body for the international organization of science.
		The Union is the main scientific sponsor of The International Geological Congress [2], which takes place every four years.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/IUGS (276 words)

	ipedia.com: Geology Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Geology and λογο&sigmaf;) is the science and study of the earth, its make-up, structure, physical properties, history, and the processes that shape it.
		Geology (from Greek γη- (ge-, "the earth") and λογος (logos, "word", "reason")) is the science and study of the earth, its make-up, structure, physical properties, history, and the processes that shape it.
		Followers of Hutton were known as plutonists because they believed that some rocks were formed by vulcanism which is the deposition of lava from volcanoes, as opposed to the neptunists, who believed that all rocks had settled out of a large ocean whose level gradually dropped over time.
	www.ipedia.com /geology.html (608 words)

	International Network of Geoparks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The International Network of Geoparks (INoG) is a UNESCO Geoparks programme established in 1998.
		International Union of Geological Sciences — Minutes of the 46th Executive Committee Meeting, Cairo, Egypt, January 26-30, 2000.
		And International Union of Geological Sciences — 45th Executive Committee Meeting, Vienna, Austria, January 26-30, 1998.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/International_Network_of_Geoparks (245 words)

	Report of the International Director
		The International Geographical Union met in the Hague in August 1996 and was attended by a number of Canadian Geographers.
		International Conference of Geomorphologists to be held in Bologna, Italy from August 28 to September 3, 1997.
		International Conference of Geomorphologists at Hamilton was the opportunity for the founding of the CGRG and provided some of the start-up funds for the Canadian organisation.
	www.geoscience.ca /1996/fsec1996.html (3148 words)

	Geology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Geology (from Greek γη- (ge-,"the earth") and λογος (logos, "word", "reason")) is the science and study of the earth, its make-up, structure, physicalproperties, history, and the processes that shape it.
		Followers of Hutton were known as plutonists because they believed that some rocks were formed by vulcanism which is the deposition of lava from volcanoes, as opposed to the neptunists, who believed thatall rocks had settled out of a large ocean whose level gradually dropped over time.
		Subdisciplines within geology proper include structuralgeology, sedimentology and stratigraphy, mineralogy (study of minerals), petrology (study of rocks), geomorphology (study of landforms), seismology (also afield in geophysics) and volcanology (the study of volcanoes).
	www.therfcc.org /geology-69.html (543 words)

	EEON - International
		The International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) is a joint endeavour of UNESCO and IGUS (International Union of Geological Sciences) and operates in about 150 countries, involving several thousands of scientists.
		The International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG) is a scientific organisation dedicated to promoting and co-ordinating studies of the Earth and its environment in space.
		With 117 national members, the Union promotes development of the earth sciences through broad-based scientific studies relevant to the entire earth-system; applies the results to preserving the natural environment, using all natural resources wisely and improving prosperity and quality of life; strengthens public awareness of geology and advances geological education.
	www.eeon.org.uk /index.cfm?name=intl (710 words)

	International Union of Geological Sciences: Publications: Episodes 23-1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		This is attributed mainly to the lack of a major international initiative like the Ocean Drilling Programme on shelves, the high cost of offshore drilling, and, the restrictions imposed on the release of information obtained by the offshore petroleum industry.
		The main aim of International Geological Correlation Programme project number 396 (IGCP 396) initiated in 1996 is to study and interpret Quaternary sequences on shelves to permit global correlation of sea-level and climatic changes while at the same time identify beneficial uses for humankind.
		IUGS and UNESCO founded the Geological Application of Remote Sensing Program (GARS-Program) during 1984 with the aim to assess the value of remotely sensed data for geological research and to enable institutes of developing countries to participate in the use of modern technology for their own research.
	www.iugs.org /iugs/pubs/epi23-1.htm (1392 words)

	ICSU Membership
		The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) was founded in 1961 in response to a need to coordinate geoscientific international research programmes on a continuing basis in between the International Geological Congresses which have been held every four years since 1875.
		IUGS seeks to enhance the visibility of earth sciences and demonstrate the relevance of the earth science in global environmental planning.
		Special scientific interests and disciplines are represented in the Union through its Affiliated Organizations, that is, large autonomous international associations which share with IUGS an interest in planning and undertaking certain scientific activities and meetings of mutual benefit.
	www.icsu.org /4_icsumembers/IntScienUn.php?SU=IUGS (316 words)

	International Union of Geological Sciences - 32nd IGC
		The Earth Sciences have made truly remarkable progress in the past decade, but many people may not realise how fundamental is the relationship between the Earth sciences and the future of planet Earth.
		The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), representing about one million geoscientists in 115 countries constitutes, in living form, the largest database of information about the PAST and PRESENT status of planet Earth.
		To demonstrate the fundamental contribution being made by the Earth Sciences to knowledge of the Earth upon which we are dependent, and to wiser use of Earth’s environments and resources; and
	www.32igc.org /circular-supplem05.htm (369 words)

	Geological Society - News - Society protests over UNESCO decision
		Earth sciences drive capacity building for the simple reason that senior and respected scientists must travel to see rocks in all of the countries of the world, whether those countries are scientifically-developed or not; the rocks do not come to them.
		The External Relations Committee (ERC) of the Geological Society, of which I am a member, serves as the U.K. National Committee of the IGCP, and also as liaison between the UK earth science community and the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS).
		In the early years, it was the 'geological correlation' (as in its original name) between the Southern Continents that contributed to the geological underpinning of continental drift and thus validated the seafloor spreading hypothesis and, eventually, plate tectonics.
	www.geolsoc.org.uk /template.cfm?name=UNESCOProtest (1577 words)

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		Geological records of past environmental changes provide a major key to understanding on-going processes and to anticipating the future.
		Even if it is not now possible to predict environmental changes with confidence, data on the recent geological past are fundamental to establishing trends and baselines, both of which are essential for developing new models and concepts.
		Geoindicators are measures of magnitudes, frequencies, rates, and trends of geological processes and phenomena occurring over periods of 100 years or less, at or near the earth's surface, that are subject to variations of significance for under-standing rapid environmental change.
	www.ciesin.org /kiosk/ebs/Declarations/EBGCD-0004.txt (1053 words)

	Geological Society of America - International Geoscience Organizations
		Founded in 1961, the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) is one of the world's largest and most active non-governmental scientific organizations.
		The Union promotes and supports the study of geological problems of world-wide significance, and facilitates international and interdisciplinary cooperation in the earth sciences.
		The U.S. National Committee for the International Union of Geological Sciences (USNC/IUGS) serves as a focal point for U.S. discussions on how to maintain best the viability and relevance of the geological sciences internationally.
	www.geosociety.org /sectdiv/idiv/int_orgs.htm (256 words)

	International Palaeontological Association - (1972) Constitution and By-Laws
		At the General Assembly of the International Paleontological Union (I.P.U.), 20th August, 1968 a Policy Committee was formed and charged to formulate an entirely new Constitution; this was adopted 25th August, 1972 by the General Assembly.
		The General Assembly of the International Paleontological Union (I.P.U.) on 20th August, 1968 in Prague decided to reorganize the I.P.U. A Policy Committee was elected and charged with preparing a new Constitution for consideration at the next General Assembly on 25th August, 1972 in Montreal (Westermann 1969).
		Yochelson, Washington, U.S.A. The proposal for the new Constitution with By-Laws, as well as for the change of name to International Palaeontological Association in accordance with the regulation of the International Union of Geological Sciences (I.U.G.S.), was published 15th August, 1971 (P. Sylvester -Bradley and E. Gerry 1971).
	ipa.geo.ku.edu /ipa73.html (2968 words)

	US National Committee for the International Union of Geological Sciences
		The U.S. National Committee for the Geological Sciences (USNC/IUGS) promotes the advancement of geological sciences in the United States and throughout the world, and effects participation by the U.S. scientific community in the activities of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), a member union of the International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU).
		The USNC/IUGS represents the National Academy of Sciences and operates within Board on International Scientific Organizations, which is housed within the Policy and Global Affairs Division.
		The 32nd International Geological Congress of the IUGS was held in Florence, Italy August 20-28, 2004.
	www7.nationalacademies.org /usnc-iugs (398 words)

	IUSS Bulletin 106 (April 2005)
		The International Year of Planet Earth project was conceived by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), and UNESCO’s Earth Sciences Division soon came in as an enthusiastic co-initiator.
		Year, encapsulated in its subtitle Earth sciences for Society, is to greatly enhance awareness of the relationship between humankind and Planet Earth, and to demonstrate that geoscientists are key players in creating a balanced, sustainable future for both.
		The Science themes, selected for their societal impact, their potential for outreach, as well as their multidisciplinary nature and high scientific potential, include Groundwater, Hazards, Health, Climate, Resources, Deep Earth, Ocean, Megacities, and Soils.
	www.iuss.org /bull106files/YPEinformation.htm (515 words)

	Links with other international organizations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		IAVCEI currently is committed to the aims of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR) which was approved by the United Nations General Assembly to run between 1990 and 1999.
		The general objective of the IDNDR is `to reduce through concerted international action, especially in developing countries, the loss of life, property damage, and social and economic disruption caused by natural disasters' (UN General Assembly Resolution 44/236).
		The International Lithosphere Program The purpose of the ILP is to study the nature, dynamics, origin, and evolution of the lithosphere through international, multidisciplinary research projects and coordinating committees.
	www.iavcei.org /links.htm (485 words)

	History of Geology on the International (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The International Committee on the History of Geology (INHIGEO), a Commission of the International Unions of Geological Sciences and of the History and Philosophy of Science, (I) at the constituent assembly at Yerevan, Armenia in 1967, and (II) at its next meeting at the 24th International Geological Congress, Montreal, Canada in 1972.
		It was formally proposed by I.I. Gorski at the 22nd International Geological Congress at New Delhi in 1964.
		After the proposal was accepted by the nascent International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), the Russians invited the world’s national committees on geology to send delegates to Yerevan.
	www.unh.edu /esci/Schneerinfo.html (583 words)

	INASP Directory 2002-2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG), a non-governmental, scientific organisation, established in 1919 dedicated to promoting and co-ordinating studies of the Earth and its environment in space.
		Founded in 1961, the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) is one of the world's largest and most active non-governmental scientific organisations.The Union promotes and supports the study of geological problems of world-wide significance, and facilitates international and interdisciplinary cooperation in the earth sciences.
		The International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing is a non-governmental organisation devoted to the development of international cooperation for the advancement of photogrammetry and remote sensing and their applications.
	www.inasp.info /pubs/directory/earth.html (2210 words)

	Report of the International Director (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The role of the International Director of the Canadian Geoscience Council is to provide a central bridge between the CGC and various international geoscience activities by non-governmental organizations and governments involving Canadians.
		This liaison is achieved primarily through the Standing Committee on International Geoscientific Relations and the Canadian National Committee of the International Union of Geological Sciences, both of which are currently chaired by the CGC International Director.
		Resignation in late October of 1998 by the previous International Director and instatement of the new International Director shortly thereafter precluded organization of a meeting of the full committee prior to the end of the annual year.
	www.geoscience.ca /1998/fsec1998.html (3349 words)

	International conference: The Earth Sciences at the Service of Society: UNESCO
		This international conference will be held on the sidelines of the 32nd Session of the Scientific Committee of the International Geological Correlation Programme (IGCP), which will take place in Room XII of UNESCO Headquarters from February 9 to 13.
		It is jointly organized by UNESCO and the IUGS (International Union of Geological Sciences) with the aim of informing the public about current and future international activities relating to the earth sciences and their impact on society.
		It is also being held to plan the proclamation of 2006 as "International Year of Planet Earth" for the entire United Nations system.
	portal.unesco.org /es/ev.php-URL_ID=18370&URL_DO=DO_PRINTPAGE&URL_SECTION=201.html (120 words)

	International Federation of Palynological Societies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The International Federation of Palynological Societies (IFPS) is a federation of regional, national, linguistic, and specialist palynological organizations of the world.
		Its goals are to advance knowledge in palynology and related subjects by promotion of international cooperation and sponsorship of regular meetings between palynologists of all countries and regions.
		The International Federation of Palynological Societies is affiliated with the International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS) and the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS).
	www.geo.arizona.edu /palynology/ifps.html (129 words)

	ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK
		Scientists who study the Earth including its surrounding hydrosphere and atmosphere, have formed two international unions: the IUGG-International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG) and the International Union of Geological Sciences IUGG-International Union of Geological Sciences.
		IAVCEI is one of the seven, and the International Association of Seismology and the Physics of the Earth's Interior (IASPEI) is another.
		The International Association of Volcanology (IAV) was founded in 1919 and was the forerunner of IAVCEI.
	www.iavcei.org /organizational_framework.htm (493 words)

	AGI becomes founding partner of the International Year of Planet Earth
		ALEXANDRIA, VA — As the first U.S. organization to become a founding partner of the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE) initiative, the American Geological Institute (AGI) is looking forward to enhancing the breadth of participation and perspective to the development of this important effort to enhance the global standing of the geosciences.
		IYPE was initiated by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), and working through UNESCO will put forward a formal proposal at the next General Assembly of the United Nations in New York to designate 2008 as the International Year of Planet Earth.
		The American Geological Institute is a nonprofit federation of 43 scientific and professional associations that represent more than 120,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists.
	www.eurekalert.org /pub_releases/2005-07/agi-abf071405.php (348 words)

	ICSU-IAP members activities about science teaching
		The aims of the Union are to unite the global geological community in:
		The Union provides the main scientific sponsorship to and collaborates in the planning of the International Geological Congress.
		It adheres to ICSU and maintains close contacts with other scientific Unions adhering to ICSU as well as with other nongovernmental and intergovernmental scientific institutions, such as UNESCO, in order to participate in long-term scientific programs and projects.
	www.icsu.org /8_teachscience/icsu-iap/membre.php4?lang=en&choixmembre=19 (584 words)

	Geoscience Canada: The W.W. Hutchison Medal of the Geological Association of Canada
		At the time of his death, Bill Hutchison was Assistant Deputy Minister (Earth Sciences) of Energy Mines and Resources Canada, President of the International Union of Geological Sciences, a Member, General Committee, International Council of Scientific Unions, and a Director, Circum-Pacific Council on Energy and Mineral Resources.
		However, many of the initiatives that he had launched or nurtured continued to generate important contributions to the unusual growth and development of the geological sciences, and to their integration with the geophysical sciences, in Canada and worldwide during the latter part of the twentieth century.
		While it is fitting that this legacy should be commemorated in the W.W. Hutchison Medal of the Geological Association of Canada, it is also unfortunate that many of the beneficiaries of that legacy are unaware of its significance, scope and magnitude.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0QQS/is_2_31/ai_n6153473 (413 words)

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