International Union of Geological Sciences

International Union of Geological Sciences
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Abbreviation	IUGS
Formation	1961
Type	INGO, standards organization
Headquarters	Founded 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)
Website	www.iugs.org

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

^ International Union of Geological Sciences, International Union of Geological Sciences, retrieved 6 June 2012
^ 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.

[iugs-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.

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