International Union of Geological Sciences

International Union of Geological Sciences
AbbreviationIUGS
Formation1961 (1961)
TypeINGO, standards organization
HeadquartersFounded in Paris, France, secretariat in Beijing, China
Region served
Worldwide
President (2024-2028):
Prof. Hassina Mouri (Algerian/South African)
Key people
  • Ludwig Stroink
    (Secretary General)
  • David R. Cohen
    (Treasurer)
Parent organization
International Science Council (ISC)
Websitewww.iugs.org

The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) is an international non-governmental organization devoted to global cooperation in the field of geology. As of 2023, it represents more than 1 million geoscientists around the world.

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