International Union of Geological Sciences

International Union of Geological Sciences
AbbreviationIUGS
Formation1961; 63 years ago (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)
Websitehttps://www.iugs.org/

The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) is an international non-governmental organization devoted to international cooperation in the field of geology.[1] As of 2023, it represents more than 1 million geoscientists around the world.[2]

  1. ^ International Union of Geological Sciences, International Union of Geological Sciences, retrieved 6 June 2012
  2. ^ Hunt, Katie (11 July 2023). "Scientists say they've found a site that marks a new chapter in Earth's history". CNN. Retrieved 7 September 2023.