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International Union of Geological Sciences

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International non-governmental organization

The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) is an international non-governmental organization devoted to global cooperation in the field of geology. As of 2023, it represents more than 1 million geoscientists around the world.2 It is headquartered in Beijing.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1961Founded1

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

Corporate structure

International Union of Geological Sciences sits at the top of its group. 7 entities on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

  • International Union of Geological Sciences Beijing
    • Commission for the Management and Application of Geoscience Information Subsidiary
    • Geoscience Education, Training and Technology Transfer Subsidiary
    • International Commission on Stratigraphy Subsidiary
    • International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences Subsidiary
    • International Geological Congress Subsidiary
    • International Geoscience Programme Subsidiary

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

Leadership

Who has led International Union of Geological Sciences, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

  • Commission for the Management and Application of Geoscience Information
  • Geoscience Education, Training and Technology Transfer
  • International Commission on Stratigraphy
  • International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences
  • International Geological Congress
  • International Geoscience Programme

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1961Founded Founded1