One year after the election of the present IUGS Executive Committee(EC)is a good opportunity to report on the state of the Union,especially with regard to what was outlined in the Editorial published in the Episodes i...One year after the election of the present IUGS Executive Committee(EC)is a good opportunity to report on the state of the Union,especially with regard to what was outlined in the Editorial published in the Episodes issue of September 2008.One of the main ideas for the development of IUGS activities in a context of limited funds was the promotion of national and international“grassroots”actions within the framework provided by the goals.展开更多
Introduction The International Union of Geological Sciences(IUGS)was formed in 1961 as the umbrella organisation to represent the geosciences globally.It is a non-political,non-governmental and notfor-profit organizat...Introduction The International Union of Geological Sciences(IUGS)was formed in 1961 as the umbrella organisation to represent the geosciences globally.It is a non-political,non-governmental and notfor-profit organization with 120 member countries,which:1.Promotes development of the geosciences through the support of international,broad-based,and interdisciplinary scientific studies relevant to the entire System Earth.展开更多
The IUGS Science Excellence Awards were created by the IUGS Executive Committee in 2011 to recognize outstanding original contributions or achievements that mark a major advance to the Earth Sciences.Candidates to thi...The IUGS Science Excellence Awards were created by the IUGS Executive Committee in 2011 to recognize outstanding original contributions or achievements that mark a major advance to the Earth Sciences.Candidates to this Award are nominated by the IUGS Commissions for outstanding scientists within their respective field of competence.展开更多
1 IUGS’NEW INITIATIVE OF BIG SCIENCE PROGRAM Numerous scientific advances indicate that geoscience is entering a new era for real-time integrative and interdisciplinary Earth system innovation.Geoscientists have been...1 IUGS’NEW INITIATIVE OF BIG SCIENCE PROGRAM Numerous scientific advances indicate that geoscience is entering a new era for real-time integrative and interdisciplinary Earth system innovation.Geoscientists have been continually making gratifying progress in many fields of the Earth sciences with findings filling gaps in our knowledge about the Earth and how it works,as well as other findings directly associated with the sustainable development of our society.展开更多
The units of time(both absolute time and duration)most practical to use when dealing with very long times,e.g.in Nuclear Chemistry and Earth and Planetary Sciences,are multiples of the year,or annus(a).Its proposed de...The units of time(both absolute time and duration)most practical to use when dealing with very long times,e.g.in Nuclear Chemistry and Earth and Planetary Sciences,are multiples of the year,or annus(a).Its proposed definition in terms of the SI base unit for time,the second(s),for the epoch 2000.0 is 1 a=3.1556925445 x 10^(7)s.Adoption of this definition,and abandonment of the use of distinct units for time differences,will bring the Earth and Planetary Sciences into compliance with quantity calculus for SI and non-SI units of time.展开更多
At the International Geological Congress held in Florence, Italy in August 2004 the IUGS Council approved the formation of a new Commission on Geoscience for Environmental Management. This new Commission was formed to...At the International Geological Congress held in Florence, Italy in August 2004 the IUGS Council approved the formation of a new Commission on Geoscience for Environmental Management. This new Commission was formed to continue IUGS activities in the environment following the closure of the IUGS Commission on Geological Sciences for Environmental Planning(COGEOENVIRONMENT) which had completed its term (refer to separate article in this issue).展开更多
During the last 2 years the IUGS has reviewed its Organisation and Operations to allow more efficient and effective administration into the future. Among the items reviewed was the life of Commissions which have now b...During the last 2 years the IUGS has reviewed its Organisation and Operations to allow more efficient and effective administration into the future. Among the items reviewed was the life of Commissions which have now been defined at a maximum of 8 years. As a consequence COGEOENVIRONMENT, which has been in existence since early 1990, was formally closed down at the IGC in Florence in August 2004. The decision by the IUGS Council to close COGEOENVIRONMENT did not in any way imply that the role of the IUGS in promoting geoscience in environment matters was completed.展开更多
At the Ist Ordinary Session of the merged IUGS/IGC Council, held in Florence, Italy, in conjunction with the 32nd International Geological Congress (IGC), the following new officers were elected:
The International Union of Geological Sciences （lUGS） is one of the largest and most active non-governmental scientific organizations in the world. Founded in 1961, lUGS is a member of the International Council of S...The International Union of Geological Sciences （lUGS） is one of the largest and most active non-governmental scientific organizations in the world. Founded in 1961, lUGS is a member of the International Council of Scientific Unions. lUGS 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.展开更多
The International Union of Geological Sciences has always taken utmost care to comply with all fundamental procedures directed to achieve its statutory aims as an international scientific organization.It is to disappo...The International Union of Geological Sciences has always taken utmost care to comply with all fundamental procedures directed to achieve its statutory aims as an international scientific organization.It is to disappointing therefore to read statements that cast doubts on this stance and some brief clarifications on that issue are therefore in order.These lines are in no way directed to answer dissenting views on the recommendation of the IUGS-IUPAC Task Group on Isotopes in Geosciences(TGIG);it would impossible to devote adequate space to expose the opinion of every individual and inappropriate to answer on matters that should be discussed through the different IUGS bodies.展开更多
Date and Venue of the Review Monday 1 August 2011 No.4 Meeting room Research Building,Aichi University(Toyohashi Campus).This ad hoc review committee(ARC)was scheduled to coincide with the 2011 Annual INHIGEO Meeting ...Date and Venue of the Review Monday 1 August 2011 No.4 Meeting room Research Building,Aichi University(Toyohashi Campus).This ad hoc review committee(ARC)was scheduled to coincide with the 2011 Annual INHIGEO Meeting and Conference,which was being held in Toyohashi,Japan.展开更多
Date and venue of the review:24-25 September 2009 German Geo-logical Survey(BGR)Building,Hannover,Germany.Ad hoc Review Committee members:Peter Bobrowsky-IUGS Secretary-General(ARC Chair)Colin Simpson-IUGS Councillor(...Date and venue of the review:24-25 September 2009 German Geo-logical Survey(BGR)Building,Hannover,Germany.Ad hoc Review Committee members:Peter Bobrowsky-IUGS Secretary-General(ARC Chair)Colin Simpson-IUGS Councillor(ARC Secretary)Jonas Satkunas-Deputy Director-Lithuanian Geological Survey Brian Marker(Independent Consultant)CGI Council Member Participants Kristine Asch(CGI Chairperson)-Germany Ian Jackson(CGI Secretary General)-United Kingdom.展开更多
Attilio(Lio)Boriani,age 83,passed away on 12 March 2020 in Milan.The IUGS community knew Lio well because of his involvement with the Union in many capacities,most notably Vice-President(1992-1996),Secretary General(1...Attilio(Lio)Boriani,age 83,passed away on 12 March 2020 in Milan.The IUGS community knew Lio well because of his involvement with the Union in many capacities,most notably Vice-President(1992-1996),Secretary General(1996-2002),as well as President of the highly successful 32nd International Geological Congress in Florence(2004).展开更多
On October 23,2013 Eugen Seibold passed away close to Freiburg,his last home after a long and highly successful career in academia and national as well as international science leadership,at the age of 95.He was our h...On October 23,2013 Eugen Seibold passed away close to Freiburg,his last home after a long and highly successful career in academia and national as well as international science leadership,at the age of 95.He was our highly esteemed academic mentor and colleague.展开更多
The IUGS Executive Committee(EC)held its 69th Meeting in Kunming,southern China.The meeting was sponsored by the Department of Land and Resources of the Yunnan Province and the Stone Forest Global Geopark.This event w...The IUGS Executive Committee(EC)held its 69th Meeting in Kunming,southern China.The meeting was sponsored by the Department of Land and Resources of the Yunnan Province and the Stone Forest Global Geopark.This event was organized by the Stone Forest Global Geopark,Kunming City,and the Secretariat of IUGS.Needless to say,the organization was excellent and the extremely kind and generous hospitality provided by local authorities was greatly appreciated by all participants.展开更多
In celebration of the IUGS 50th Anniversary throughout 2011,the IUGS Executive Committee hosted a global essay contest for early career geoscientists under the age of 35 years of age to express their views on the futu...In celebration of the IUGS 50th Anniversary throughout 2011,the IUGS Executive Committee hosted a global essay contest for early career geoscientists under the age of 35 years of age to express their views on the future of the geological sciences.IUGS is now honoring the best four essays submitted by young scientists by highlighting in Episodes their opinions on The Future of the Geological Sciences.The winning author,Gemma Venhuizen from the Netherlands,will be provided with a travel grant to attend the International Geological Congress(IGC)in Brisbane,Australia in August 2012 to present her paper and receive an IUGS medal for her creative and inspiring article CoCoA:the Future Ingredient for Geoscientific Research which focuses on the future of geoscience research.Other honored articles were submitted by Anne Carter Witt from the United States of America,Tim Stahl from New Zealand,and Nathan Barber from the United States of America.展开更多
文摘One year after the election of the present IUGS Executive Committee(EC)is a good opportunity to report on the state of the Union,especially with regard to what was outlined in the Editorial published in the Episodes issue of September 2008.One of the main ideas for the development of IUGS activities in a context of limited funds was the promotion of national and international“grassroots”actions within the framework provided by the goals.
文摘Introduction The International Union of Geological Sciences(IUGS)was formed in 1961 as the umbrella organisation to represent the geosciences globally.It is a non-political,non-governmental and notfor-profit organization with 120 member countries,which:1.Promotes development of the geosciences through the support of international,broad-based,and interdisciplinary scientific studies relevant to the entire System Earth.
文摘The IUGS Science Excellence Awards were created by the IUGS Executive Committee in 2011 to recognize outstanding original contributions or achievements that mark a major advance to the Earth Sciences.Candidates to this Award are nominated by the IUGS Commissions for outstanding scientists within their respective field of competence.
文摘1 IUGS’NEW INITIATIVE OF BIG SCIENCE PROGRAM Numerous scientific advances indicate that geoscience is entering a new era for real-time integrative and interdisciplinary Earth system innovation.Geoscientists have been continually making gratifying progress in many fields of the Earth sciences with findings filling gaps in our knowledge about the Earth and how it works,as well as other findings directly associated with the sustainable development of our society.
文摘The units of time(both absolute time and duration)most practical to use when dealing with very long times,e.g.in Nuclear Chemistry and Earth and Planetary Sciences,are multiples of the year,or annus(a).Its proposed definition in terms of the SI base unit for time,the second(s),for the epoch 2000.0 is 1 a=3.1556925445 x 10^(7)s.Adoption of this definition,and abandonment of the use of distinct units for time differences,will bring the Earth and Planetary Sciences into compliance with quantity calculus for SI and non-SI units of time.
文摘At the International Geological Congress held in Florence, Italy in August 2004 the IUGS Council approved the formation of a new Commission on Geoscience for Environmental Management. This new Commission was formed to continue IUGS activities in the environment following the closure of the IUGS Commission on Geological Sciences for Environmental Planning(COGEOENVIRONMENT) which had completed its term (refer to separate article in this issue).
文摘During the last 2 years the IUGS has reviewed its Organisation and Operations to allow more efficient and effective administration into the future. Among the items reviewed was the life of Commissions which have now been defined at a maximum of 8 years. As a consequence COGEOENVIRONMENT, which has been in existence since early 1990, was formally closed down at the IGC in Florence in August 2004. The decision by the IUGS Council to close COGEOENVIRONMENT did not in any way imply that the role of the IUGS in promoting geoscience in environment matters was completed.
文摘At the Ist Ordinary Session of the merged IUGS/IGC Council, held in Florence, Italy, in conjunction with the 32nd International Geological Congress (IGC), the following new officers were elected:
文摘The International Union of Geological Sciences （lUGS） is one of the largest and most active non-governmental scientific organizations in the world. Founded in 1961, lUGS is a member of the International Council of Scientific Unions. lUGS 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.
文摘The International Union of Geological Sciences has always taken utmost care to comply with all fundamental procedures directed to achieve its statutory aims as an international scientific organization.It is to disappointing therefore to read statements that cast doubts on this stance and some brief clarifications on that issue are therefore in order.These lines are in no way directed to answer dissenting views on the recommendation of the IUGS-IUPAC Task Group on Isotopes in Geosciences(TGIG);it would impossible to devote adequate space to expose the opinion of every individual and inappropriate to answer on matters that should be discussed through the different IUGS bodies.
文摘Date and Venue of the Review Monday 1 August 2011 No.4 Meeting room Research Building,Aichi University(Toyohashi Campus).This ad hoc review committee(ARC)was scheduled to coincide with the 2011 Annual INHIGEO Meeting and Conference,which was being held in Toyohashi,Japan.
文摘Date and venue of the review:24-25 September 2009 German Geo-logical Survey(BGR)Building,Hannover,Germany.Ad hoc Review Committee members:Peter Bobrowsky-IUGS Secretary-General(ARC Chair)Colin Simpson-IUGS Councillor(ARC Secretary)Jonas Satkunas-Deputy Director-Lithuanian Geological Survey Brian Marker(Independent Consultant)CGI Council Member Participants Kristine Asch(CGI Chairperson)-Germany Ian Jackson(CGI Secretary General)-United Kingdom.
文摘Attilio(Lio)Boriani,age 83,passed away on 12 March 2020 in Milan.The IUGS community knew Lio well because of his involvement with the Union in many capacities,most notably Vice-President(1992-1996),Secretary General(1996-2002),as well as President of the highly successful 32nd International Geological Congress in Florence(2004).
文摘On October 23,2013 Eugen Seibold passed away close to Freiburg,his last home after a long and highly successful career in academia and national as well as international science leadership,at the age of 95.He was our highly esteemed academic mentor and colleague.
文摘The IUGS Executive Committee(EC)held its 69th Meeting in Kunming,southern China.The meeting was sponsored by the Department of Land and Resources of the Yunnan Province and the Stone Forest Global Geopark.This event was organized by the Stone Forest Global Geopark,Kunming City,and the Secretariat of IUGS.Needless to say,the organization was excellent and the extremely kind and generous hospitality provided by local authorities was greatly appreciated by all participants.
文摘In celebration of the IUGS 50th Anniversary throughout 2011,the IUGS Executive Committee hosted a global essay contest for early career geoscientists under the age of 35 years of age to express their views on the future of the geological sciences.IUGS is now honoring the best four essays submitted by young scientists by highlighting in Episodes their opinions on The Future of the Geological Sciences.The winning author,Gemma Venhuizen from the Netherlands,will be provided with a travel grant to attend the International Geological Congress(IGC)in Brisbane,Australia in August 2012 to present her paper and receive an IUGS medal for her creative and inspiring article CoCoA:the Future Ingredient for Geoscientific Research which focuses on the future of geoscience research.Other honored articles were submitted by Anne Carter Witt from the United States of America,Tim Stahl from New Zealand,and Nathan Barber from the United States of America.
