The International Union of Geological Sciences is an international non-governmental organization devoted to international cooperation in the field of geology. As of 2023, it represents more than 1 million geoscientists around the world. Wikipedia
Founded: 1961
Abbreviation: IUGS
Key people: Stanley Finney; (Secretary General, (2020-2024)); Hiroshi Kitazato; (Treasurer)
Parent organization: International Science Council (ISC)
President (2020-2024): Prof. John Ludden (UK)