IGU congratulates first ever female President of CODATA
Dear Colleagues At the recent General Assembly of CODATA – the Committee on Data of the International Science Council (ISC) – Mercè Crosas was elected as the first ever female President in its almost...
View ArticleWorld Science Day for Peace and Development
The International Geographical Union strongly supports the International Science Initiative for a World Science Day, celebrated this year on 10th November under the theme ‘Trust in Science’. Find more...
View ArticleObituary: Carlos Walter Porto-Gonçalves (1949 – Florianópolis, September 6,...
Obituary Carlos Walter Porto-Gonçalves (1949 – Florianópolis, September 6, 2023) was a Brazilian human geographer adept at environmentalism. Author of books on social geography. As a professor, he...
View ArticleObituary: Prof. Dr. Salah Abdel-Gaber Ghonim Eisa (1951-2023)
Obituary Prof. Dr. Salah Abdel-Gaber Ghonim Eisa (1951-2023) was a prominent Egyptian geographer who specialized in Rural Geography early in his career and we remember him fondly for his enthusiastic...
View ArticleStrengthening the Geographical Perspective for Global Sustainability – a Call...
It has become increasingly obvious that we cannot meet the timetable for the implementation of the SDG’s if we do not make substantive changes in strategy. Indeed, this realization was what led to the...
View ArticleUNESCO declaration on CIPSH 75th anniversary
THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF CIPSH 1949-2024 The commemoration of the International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences’ (CIPSH) 75th anniversary is a chance for us to reflect upon UNESCO’s pivotal...
View Article8th Edition of the GEONIGHT – APRIL 5 or 12, 2024
Dear colleagues, In order to submit an event proposal, you can then fill out the following form until the 20th of February: https://www.geonight.net/propose-an-event-for-the-2024-geonight-edition/ La...
View ArticleUN Group of Friends on Science for Action statement on gender equality in...
To: All Members of the International Science Council (ISC) Dear ISC Member, Acknowledging the persistent gender gap in STEM worldwide, the ISC and UNESCO supported a statement by Ambassador Kridelka...
View ArticleOnline webinar: Science for Human Security: Natural Geoengineering Methods...
The World Academy of Arts and Science (WAAS) is hosting an online webinar on natural geoengineering methods to mitigate climate change. Event details: Wednesday 28th February 2024 13h00 to 14h30 CET....
View ArticleRenowned Chinese geographer revitalizes rural villages through science,...
Dear Colleagues Professor Yansui Liu the Chair IGU-AGLE commission is very honored to be interviewed by the Global Times, an English-language Chinese newspaper under the People’s Daily. The editor...
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