International Union of Geological Sciences - IUGS

18/08/2026

FAKE DOCUMENT PUBLISHED IN THE NAME OF THE IUGS

The IUGS-Executive Committee has been notified of a document that is circulating under the IUGS logo, dated 11 July 2026. It pretends to concern prediction of a major earthquake in the next few weeks in the Himalayan Foothills.

THE DOCUMENT IS A FAKE!

It was neither written by the IUGS nor issued or publicly disseminated through any IUGS organisation or official IUGS channel.

The IUGS-EC strongly advises its members, partners and the wider geoscience community not to rely on this document. If you have received or encountered it, please disregard it and DO NOT CIRCULATE IT FURTHER.

Yours sincerely,
IUGS Executive Committee

07/08/2026

The July 2026 issue of the IUGS E-Bulletin is now available.

This edition brings together the latest updates from the IUGS Executive Committee, IUGS Members and Affiliated Organisations, highlighting new developments in global geoscience collaboration, research, education and international scientific initiatives.

The issue features updates on the upcoming 2027 IUGS Executive Committee Meeting in Indonesia, highlights from STRATI 2026 in China, and the latest activities, achievements and opportunities across the IUGS community.

Discover more: https://www.iugs.org/publication/ebulletin/

05/08/2026

The IUGS invites Expressions of Interest to host the 39th International Geological Congress (IGC) in 2032. We look forward to receiving your proposals. The application form and guidance notes can be accessed through the following link:
https://www.iugs.org/call-for-expressions-of-interest-to-host-the-39th-international-geological-congress-in-2032-deadline-november-16th-2026/

28/07/2026

Call for Applications: Hosting the IUGS Secretariat (2028–2032)

IUGS invites institutions based in member countries to apply to host the IUGS Secretariat from 1 September 2028 to 31 August 2032.

The selected institution will provide the administrative, financial, institutional and logistical support required for the Secretariat’s activities, working closely with the IUGS Executive Committee and the wider international geoscience community.

Submission deadline: 31 December 2026

Find all the details and download ➡️ https://www.iugs.org/news/

16/07/2026

IUGS is pleased and grateful to support Event 2026 as an Endorsing Partner.

Organised by and hosted by the of Mining Industry and Geology of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the conference will bring together the international geoscience community to explore how AI and digital technologies are transforming mineral exploration.

Through its endorsement, IUGS will help promote scientific exchange, international cooperation and capacity building in support of more innovative and responsible approaches to mineral exploration.

📍 Tashkent, Uzbekistan
📅 14–16 September 2026

14/07/2026

The June 2026 issue of the IUGS E-Bulletin is now available.

This edition brings together the latest updates from the IUGS Executive Committee and IUGS Members, covering the continued growth of the global geoscience community, new developments in research and education, international cooperation, professional standards and upcoming events held in partnership with IUGS.

The issue also introduces the newly redesigned IUGS website, created to provide easier access to the Union’s activities, programmes and global initiatives.

Link in bio.

15/06/2026

The May 2026 issue of the IUGS E-Bulletin is now available.

This edition brings together the latest updates from the IUGS Executive Committee, IUGS Members, Affiliated Organisations and upcoming events in partnership with IUGS.

From international geoscience cooperation and education initiatives to geoethics, forensic geology, medical geology and upcoming scientific congresses, the E-Bulletin offers an overview of the activities, projects and collaborations shaping the global geoscience community.

01/06/2026

UNESCO has launched a Special Call for Projects through the International Geoscience Programme (IGCP), dedicated to geoscience research in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Expressions of interest are open until 13 July 2026.

More information:
https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/call-expressions-interest-geoscience-funding-latin-america-and-caribbean

26/05/2026

To all of those who celebrate Eid El
Adha, we wish you a very happy and blessed celebration. May it be a day that brings love, forgiveness and togetherness to the heart of everyone.

25/05/2026