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IUSS News<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

IUSS and IAPG have signed a MoU to improve consciousness on ethical issues applied to geoscience. A brief presentation of the IAPG and its mission follows. The International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG)\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>by Silvia Peppoloni<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0The IAPG is a multidisciplinary, scientific network for widening discussion and creating consciousness regarding problems of ethics applied to the geosciences, in particular on the ethical, social and cultural implications of geoscience knowledge, research, practice, education and communication. Its overall objectives are: – developing the discussion on ethical implications in research and practice of geosciences among geoscientists and into society, making geoethics an essential point of reference for any action on land, waters and atmosphere usage that all stake-holders and decision-makers must take into proper account; – increasing the base research on geoethics and strengthening it with a scientific perspective; – promoting geoethics values and principles through international cooperation, encouraging the involvement of geoscientists worldwide, with a special attention to those in low-income countries; – fostering the dissemination of geoethics through websites and social networks, the publication of scientific papers, the organization of meetings and sessions\/symposia on geoethics within national and international scientific events; – encouraging the establishment of both regional and specialty groups; and – cooperating with national and international organizations whose aims are complementary to those of the IAPG. The achievement of the IAPG objectives will lead to the: – identification of methods for a more effective application of geoethical values and principles in geoscience practice and research; – reflection on the role that geoscientists can have in society and the identification of suitable forms, positions, means and actions to be adopted by them; – growth of awareness about individual, professional, social, and environmental responsibility, both as geoscientists and as members of civil society; – involvement of the societal communities in the idea of a common and shared \u201cgeo-heritage\u201d, to be considered as a cultural, educational and scientific value, as well as an economic resource; – cultural renewal in the way humans perceive and relate to the planet; and – the sensitization towards the defense of life and the richness of the Earth. The IAPG works to develop theoretical and practical activities covering a wide range of contents comprising: philosophy of geosciences and history of geosciences thinking; research integrity and professionalism in geosciences; working climate issues and related aspects; geoethics in georisk and disaster risk reduction; responsible georesources management; ethical and social aspects in geo-education and geosciences communication; geoethics applied to different geoscience fields including economic geology, paleontology, forensic geology and medical geology; ethical and societal relevance of geoheritage and geodiversity; sociological aspects in geosciences and geosciences-society-policy interface; geosciences for sustainable and responsible development; geoethical implications in global and local changes of socio-ecological systems; ethics in geoengineering; ethical issues in climate change and ocean science studies; ethical implications in geosciences data life cycle and big data; and ethical and social matters in the international geoscience cooperation. IAPG Website:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>www.geoethics.org<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

IUSS Centennial 2024
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Centennial Celebration and Congress of the IUSS 100 years of soil science – past achievements and future challenges Invitation from the organizers: Sara Marinari, Giuseppe Corti, Edoardo A.C. Costantini<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe custodian of soil science will celebrate its centennial contribute to the nature and human wellbeing in 2024.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The event will also empower the linkages with different disciplines, policy makers, stakeholders, institutions, and associations to effectively address civil society needs within agriculture, forestry, environment, urban planning, energy, education, and other societal issues.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The celebration will occur on May 19th and will be followed by two intense days of congress, with plenary and parallel scientific sessions. Both soil scientists and specialists from other disciplines will participate to each session, focusing on past achievements and future challenges.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The congress will be followed by technical\/scientific excursions that will range from short local to long trips, spanning from Alps to Sicily.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A pre-congress visit to Villa Lubin in Rome, the historical place where the IUSS was founded, is scheduled on May 18th.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Italy\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday, 19 May 2024 to Tuesday, 21 May 2024
\nFlorence, Italy
\nWebsite:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/centennialiuss2024.org\/<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Download:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>media\/iuss_2024_brochure.pdf<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0GENERAL THEMES<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n