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The International Geoscience Programme - IGCP
The
International Geoscience Programme (IGCP)
is a joint endeavour of UNESCO and IUGS (International Union of
Geological Sciences) and operates in about 150 countries, involving
several thousands of scientists.
It provides a multinational
platform for scientists from all disciplines related to earth sciences
to exchange knowledge and methodology on a multitude of geological
problems of global importance.
After three decades of
successful work, the "International Geological Correlation Programme"
continued, as "International Geoscience Programme". It promotes
collaborative projects with a special emphasis on the advancement and
sharing of knowledge of geoscience research between developed and
developing nations.
The recent name-change
reflects the new focus on broad societal oriented themes and takes note
of the full range of geosciences. A new working Group on Hydrogeology is
aimed at linking up traditional geological work with applied
water-related activities.
Special emphasis is put on
the benefit provided to society, capacity-building and the involvement
of geologists from developing countries.
Read more at the IGCP website |
