Global Geoscience Initiative
IYPE Ends, GGI Begins
As activities associated with the International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE) come to an end, GSA, AGI, the Geological Society of London, and the British Geological Survey, along with other members of the IYPE board and several earth science institutions, are exploring the idea of a Global Geoscience Initiative (GGI) in order to extend the success and spirit of the IYPE. The proposed GGI will have global scientific significance and clear societal goals.
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Earth Sciences for our H O M E |
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Human Health and the Environment
Ocean and Natural Resource Sustainability
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Mitigating Hazards and Community Resilience
Effects of Climate Change
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Planet Earth is our HOME
Geoscientists are dedicated to studying the Earth, helping others understand it, and encouraging responsible stewardship of the Earth's resources with the goal of improving the overall quality of life for all.
New in the lecture series
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science:
Educating About Our Changing Climate
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Download or watch the Geoheritage slideshow produced by the Geological Society of America.
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For a copy of the presentation on CD, please send an email — with your full address — to Wesley Hill .
IYPE & AGI Earth Science Week Photo Contest Winner 2008
Award Winning Photograph by Lutz Geissler,
age 24, of Freiberg, Germany.
Caption:
Geology student investigates mica schists
in the Eastern Alps, Saulpe, Austria.
Global Events
View the list of IYPE activities in 76 countries!
Highlights:
Take the Canadian WHERE Challenge!
What on Earth is in your stuff and WHERE on Earth does it come from?
* Select an everyday object at home or school;
* Identify one or more non-renewable Earth resources needed to make that object;
* Tell us WHERE on Earth those resources were discovered and produced;
Young Earth-Scientists (YES) Congress 2009 China
The YES congress is the first world congress for geoscientists under the age of 35. Young representatives from leading geological associations and industry, and young leaders in the political arena are invited to attend and create a global geoscience interdisciplinary network that will include future policy makers, advisors, and decision makers.
ONEGeology: Global Geology Map Project
OneGeology is an international initiative of the geological surveys of the world which aims to create dynamic geological map data of the world available through the web and a flagship project of the International Year of Planet Earth.
Mexico IYPE National Committee
Download the Planet Earth Children's Book Series in Spanish
