Founded in 1961, the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) is a non-governmental scientific organization that promotes and encourages the study of geological problems, especially those of world-wide significance, and supports and facilitates international and interdisciplinary cooperation in the earth sciences. IUGS gives special consideration to initiatives related to the identification and assessment of energy and mineral resources, global change, geologic hazards, and environmental geology. Learn more about the mission of the IUGS.
