International Union of Geological Sciences

International Union of Geological Sciences
	Logo of IUGS
Abbreviation	IUGS
Formation	1961
Type	INGO, standards organization
Headquarters	Founded in Paris, France, secretariat in Beijing, China
Region served	Worldwide
President (2020-2024):	Prof. John Ludden (UK)
Key people	Stanley Finney; (Secretary General, (2020–2024)); Hiroshi Kitazato; (Treasurer);
Parent organization	International Science Council (ISC)
Website	https://www.iugs.org/

The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) is an international non-governmental organization devoted to international 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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