IAPG organizes seminars or sessions/symposia on geoethics in meetings, conferences, congresses, encouraging a wide participation of the scientific and professional community in the discussion on geoethical topics.
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Events organized in 2024
17-22 November 2024
San Luis (Argentina)
Simposium on Geological Risks and Geoethics at XXII CGA
The Call for Abstract is open - Deadline: 15 July 2024
XXII Congreso Geológico Argentino (CGA) (Argentinian Geological Congress)
"Avances y desafíos de la Geología en Argentina" ("Advances and challenges of Geology in Argentina")
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IAPGeoethics-Argentina organizes the Symposium S03 "Geological Risks and Geoethics" (Riesgos geológicos y Geoética).
Description:
The Argentine Geological community is invited to participate in the symposium titled Geological Risks and Geoethics. The aim of the symposium is to gather specialists in geological sciences and geoscientists to exchange knowledge on ethical conduct in addressing threats and risks associated with professional activities. Volcanic processes, earthquakes (seismic events – tsunamis), floods, landslides, mass movements in general, and wind, river, and marine erosion caused by climatic and/or anthropogenic changes will be central themes of this symposium. We invite the entire geoscientific community to explore the application of geoethical principles in addressing these issues (More information: International Association for Promoting Geoethics – IAPG - https://www.geoethics.org/).
A discussion space will be opened for the multi- and interdisciplinary treatment of the topic, which will serve not only to advance scientific knowledge but also to address the management of geological risks in relation to social, public health, technological, communicational, and legal contexts (Geoethics Code).
Dr. Elizabeth I. Rovere (Coordinator of IAPGeoethics Argentina), Dr. Roberto A. Violante (Coordinator of IAPGeoethics Argentina), Dr. Gabriel Asato, Dr. Oscar H. Papú.
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- Abstract submission (deadline: 15 July 2024): https://www.congresogeologico.org.ar/resumenesEN.html
- XXII CGA website: https://www.congresogeologico.org.ar/
(in English: https://www.congresogeologico.org.ar/indexcongresoEN.html)
23-26 September 2024
Dresden (Germany)
Session supported by IAPG at GeoSaxonia 2024
The Call for Abstracts is expired
Annual meeting of the German Geological Society (DGGV) "GeoSaxonia 2024"
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Session 13.d) "Rocks, People, Time and [epistemological] Leadership" within the ​Topic: 13 "Managing the Future of Earth Sciences: Data, Citizen Science, Education, Outreach."
Conveners: Martin Bohle, Jonas Grutzpalk, Dominic Hildebrand
Session description:
Adopting a broad Earth Science perspective, this session focuses on the geo-sociocultural implications of concepts of the geosciences, such as the contentious yet widely recognised term 'Anthropocene'. The professional meaning, public understanding, and daily use (by citizens, news people, or politicians) of scientific terminology often exhibit tensions. Given that Earth Sciences, including Geology, are pertinent to contemporary societies' knowledge base and associated practices, responsible sciences should care about these tensions.
For example, the notion of an 'Anthropocene' encapsulates insights into planetary-scale anthropogenic changes (PSAC). Likewise, it has sparked debate within geological circles, and (in some future) the International Union of Geological Sciences might settle it as a specific geological terminus technicus. However, geoscientific concepts like an 'Anthropocene', 'tipping points', 'deep time', etc. encompass scientific, philosophical, and cultural interpretations. Therefore, considering them to be mere professional terms seems short-sighted.
Typically, Geologists analyse Earth through the specific lens of their discipline. However, the intricate sociocultural ramifications of geoscientific concepts seem to necessitate an interdisciplinary approach. Consequently, this session highlights the multifaceted nature of (popular) geoscientific concepts. The session explores that a comprehensive understanding, e.g. of the notion of Anthropocene, requires grasping geological aspects and integrating sociocultural and philosophical considerations. Hence, the session studies the extent to which geological terminology should incorporate the cultural dimensions associated with the Earth Sciences. Specifically, the session seeks to discuss how the geological community should take leadership in defining and interpreting generic epistemic concepts associated with but going beyond their field of science.
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25-31 August 2024
Busan (Republic of Korea)
Geoethics at the 37th IGC
International Geological Congress (IGC)
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Venue: BEXCO - Busan Exhibition & Convention Center
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The IAPG, the IUGS Commission on Geoethics, and the CIPSH Chair on Geoethics are pleased to announce the following events on geoethics at the 37th IGC:
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Plenary Speech by Silvia Peppoloni, titled "The future of geosciences through the lens of geoethics" (28 August 2024: 11:40-12:20).
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Session T39-S1 "Geoethics at the heart of all geoscience: serving the public good", convened by Silvia Peppoloni, Vitor Correia, Giuseppe Di Capua (27 August 2024: orals 08:00-11:00; posters 08:00-18:00).
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Report on activities of the IUGS Commission on Geoethics by Giuseppe Di Capua at the Fifth Ordinary Session of the IUGS-IGC Council (28 August 2024: 14:30-14:40).
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2nd General Assembly of the International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG), convened by Silvia Peppoloni and Giuseppe Di Capua (30 August 2024: 10:00-12:00).
Read more about these events: ​​You can also view the list of oral and poster presentations and download the abstracts.
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37th IGC website: https://www.igc2024korea.org/
21-23 June 2024
Assisi (Italy)
Geoethics in Assisi (Italy)
International existential humanistic conference "Uomo - Unità di Azione: Definire l'Uomo per Ritrovare la Radicalità di Natura" ("Human - Unity of Action: Defining Human to Rediscover Their Rootness of Nature").​
Silvia Peppoloni and Giuseppe Di Capua gives a talk titled "Geoetica per un Umanesimo Ecologico" ("Geoethics for an Ecological Humanism").
21-22 June 2024
Lima (Peru)
I Latin American Symposium on Geoethics
The Call for Abstracts is open - Deadline: 15 April 2024
The network of Latin American sections of the International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG), invites the scientific community to the I Latin American Symposium on Geoethics "Building Healthy Relationships with the Planet".
This event is included into the I Peruvian Biennial in Geotechnics.
Topics of interest in the symposium are research and reflections on behaviors and practices related to the interaction of human activities and the Earth system based on the principles and values advocated by geoethics.
This symposium hopes to attract professionals and researchers from the Earth Sciences, related areas and the Social and Human Sciences.
A Latin American perspective is considered important to contribute to an increasingly authentic and plural geoethics.
The official language of the symposium is Spanish. Due to the regional nature of the event, contributions in Portuguese and English will be also accepted.
Venue: Auditorio del Colegio de Ingenieros del Perú - CD Lima, San Isidro.
Type of presentations: onsite and virtual.
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31 May 2024
IAPG-Peru General Assembly
Online event
IAPG-Peru organizes its general assembly. Agenda: Presentation of the Board of Directors 2024-2026; Schedule of Activities, Presentation of Groups and among others.​
10 May 2024
Dhaka (Bangladesh)
Event in Bangladesh
Event: Geology for the Sustainable Development of Bangladesh
Location: Petrobangla, Karwanbazar, Dhaka (Bangaldesh)
We highlight the Technical Session 17 - Theme 14: Geo-tourism, Geo-heritage and Conservation.
Venue: Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Petrobangla
Date: 10 May, 2024; Time: 15.15-16.00 hrs
Chair: Prof. Dr. M. Shafiqul Alam, Department of Geology and Mining, University of Rajshahi
Co-Chair: Mr. Md. Nazwanul Haque, Deputy Director (Geology), GSB
Rapporteur: Mr. Md. Jahangir, Assistant Director (Geology), GSB
Presentations:
1. Geotourism: A Tool for Perspective Development in Developing Countries (by Md. Nehal Uddin)
2. The Context of Geoconservation Measures for the BDP2100’s Hotspots Area of Bangladesh (by Md. Ali Akbar, Md. Jahangir Alam and Mohammad Al Razi)
3. Geoethics: My Understandings (by A. K. M. Khorshed Alam
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15-16 April 2024
Vienna (Austria) and online
Geoethics at the EGU 2024
The IAPG - International Association for Promoting Geoethics, the Commission on Geoethics of the IUGS - International Union of Geological Sciences and the Chair on Geoethics of the International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences welcome you at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2024 in Vienna (Austria), that attracts thousand of geoscientists from all over the world every year. From 2013, the IAPG organizes and supports events on geoethics at the EGU General Assembly. This year, we are excited about session EOS4.4, scheduled to take place on 15 and 16 April 2024.
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Session EOS4.4 "Geoethics: The significance of geosciences for society and the environment"
Conveners: Silvia Peppoloni, Svitlana Krakovska, Giuseppe Di Capua, David Crookall
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Orals (16 virtual and onsite presentations) | Tue, 16 Apr, 08:30–12:30 (CEST), Room 1.34
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Posters on site (8 posters) | Attendance Mon, 15 Apr, 16:15–18:00 (CEST), Hall X1
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Posters virtual (1 poster) | Attendance Mon, 15 Apr, 14:00–15:45 (CEST) vHall X1
This session is co-organized by BG8/ERE1/GM12/HS13/OS5/SSS1 and co-sponsored by IAPG, IUGS Commission on Geoethics, and CIPSH Chair on Geoethics.
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Details about this session:
15 April 2024
18:00 (GMT-4), online
Launch of the Chilean Code of Geoethics
IAPG-Chile announces the official launch of the Chilean Code of Geoethics (in Spanish), prepared by the Geoethics Group of the Geological Society of Chile/IAPG-Chile, with the support of the national geoscience community, as well as international collaborators.
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- Download the Chilean Code of Geoethics (pdf file)
- Zoom link: https://uchile.zoom.us/j/94534776676?pwd=cTZ6R0F1Q29EY2c4MThMcU95UGgxdz09
8 March 2024
18:00 (GMT-5), online
4th Conversation of Women in Geosciences in Peru
The Commission on Equality and Non-Discrimination of the IAPG-Peru Commission organizes the 4th conversation on "Peruvian Women in Geosciences" to celebrate the International Women's Day 2024.
This event (in Spanish) will feature the participation of panelists who will share their experiences and contributions in the field of geological engineering, civil engineering, meteorology and paleontology.
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Zoom link: https://lnkd.in/gHnMMynt
ID meeting: 821 3092 9428
Password: 8s5NWs
1 March 2024
Online
Lecture in Greece
The Jean Monnet Headquarters in Risk and Crisis Communication Management in the EU, co-organized with the International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG) to honor World Civil Protection Day, welcomes the distinguished seismologist and Professor, Gerassimos Papadopoulos (IAPG-Greece co-Coordinator) in an online lecture entitled "Social Management of Natural Risks and Crises in Greece, and internationally."
The lecture takes place via the ZOOM platform:
- Meeting ID - 92410878631
- https://zoom.us/j/92410878631
The lecture will be presented by Maria Triantafyllou, Professor in the Department of Geology & Geo-environment of the National Kapodistrian University of Athens and co-Coordinator of IAPG-Greece.
Amalia Triantafyllidou, Professor of the Department of Communications and Digital Media, University of Western Macedonia, is the coordinator of the lecture.
29 February 2024
Rome (Italy)
Geoethics in Rome
Silvia Peppoloni (Chair of the IUGS Commission on Geoethics and IAPG Secretary General) holds a webinar entitled "Geoethics and Global Anthropogenic Impacts: Resources, Risks, Responsibilities" for students of RomaTre University and Sapienza University (Rome, Italy) and for members of the Professional Association of Geologists of Lazio.
This event is co-sponsored by IAPG School on Geoethics, IUGS Commission on Geoethics, and CIPSH Chair on Geoethics.
26-27 February 2024
Paris (France)
SCGES meeting in Paris
Silvia Peppoloni (Chair of the IUGS Commission on Geoethics and IAPG Secretary General) attends the meeting of the Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES) and the 10th SCGES webinar "Popularizing science without gender bias" for the Global Women’s Breakfast. Silvia Peppoloni represents the IUGS - International Union of Geological Scences in this event.
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19-21 February 2024
Nairobi (Kenya)
IUGS Commission on Geoethics and the IAPG at the 79th IUGS EC meeting
The IUGS Commission on Geoethics and the IAPG are represented by Silvia Peppoloni (Chair of the IUGS Commission on Geoethics and IAPG Secretary General) and Giuseppe Di Capua (IUGS Commission on Geoethics and IAPG Treasurer) at the 79th Executive Committee meeting of the IUGS - International Union of Geological Sciences.
10 February 2024
Online, 18:00 GMT-5
Webinar in Peru to celebrate the IDWGS 2024
Webinar (in Spanish) entitled "The vision of women in the geosciences (Spanish: "La visión de la mujer en las geociencias"), organized by IAPG-Peru to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024. Participants: Sandra Villacorta, Karol Puerta, Martha Ly.
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19 January 2024
IAPG-Peru General Assembly
Online event
IAPG-Peru organizes its second general assembly to discuss the plan of activity 2024, to inform about activities of task groups and the student groups and to report about MinerLima 2023.​
