International non-governmental organization that assists in worldwide physics development
International Union of Pure and Applied Physics Abbreviation IUPAP Formation 1922; 102 years ago (1922 ) Type International Legal status Active Purpose To stimulate and facilitate international cooperation in physics and the worldwide development of science [ 1] Headquarters Geneva , with an administrative office in Trieste [ 2] Location Region served
Worldwide Membership
International Science Council Official language
English President
Michel Spiro Key people
Michel Spiro (President)
Silvina Ponce Dawson (President-Designate)
Main organ
Executive Council Website iupap .org
The International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP ; ) is an international non-governmental organization whose mission is to assist in the worldwide development of physics , to foster international cooperation in physics, and to help in the application of physics toward solving problems of concern to humanity.[ 1] [ 4] It was established in 1922 and the first General Assembly was held in 1923 in Paris.[ 5] The Union is domiciled in Geneva , Switzerland .[ 6]
IUPAP carries out this mission by: sponsoring international meetings; fostering communications and publications; encouraging research and education; fostering the free circulation of scientists;[ 7] [ 8] promoting international agreements on the use of symbols, units, nomenclature and standards;[ 9] [ 10] and cooperating with other organizations on disciplinary and interdisciplinary problems.[ 11] [ 12] [ 13]
IUPAP is a member of the International Science Council .
IUPAP is the lead organization promoting the adoption of the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development ,[ 14] a proposal to be considered by the 76th session of the UN General Assembly .
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