Geoethics examines the ethics of human and Earth interactions. Topics range from planetary-scale modifications for stopping human-caused climate change through to creating local micropollution for improving livelihoods. All subjects also apply to human interests away from the Earth, including spaceships, space stations, other planets, moons, and stars.

This session will be a discussion of Te Tiriti compliance in geological sampling and recognising data as a Taonga, something to be treated with care and respect.

Andean Geology invites submissions for a forthcoming special issue on geoethics, aimed at fostering critical reflection on the ethical dimensions of the geosciences in Chile and Latin America.

We are pleased to inform you that the first special issue of the Journal of Geoethics and Social Geosciences (JGSG) has also been printed in hard copy, thanks to the support of the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia (INGV).

This student-run series will explore themes under the banner of geoethics.

Silvia Peppoloni (INGV Researcher, IAPG President) will deliver the Introductive Keynote Speech, titled "Geoethics and Forensic Geology: exploring shared principles and responsibilities", at the international conference of the IUGS-Initiative on Forensic Geology (IFG).

The aim of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) is to establish a coordinated approach, where appropriate, to promote initiatives and events that address the ethical, social, and cultural implications of geosciences, and to uphold high ethical standards in geoscience research and practice, in order to better serve both the geoscience community and society at large.

11th International Conference on Geomorphology of the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG). Christchurch (New Zealand), 2-6 February 2026. Abstract Submissions Now Open!

We highlight the Sub-theme: "Geoethics and Inclusive Development" (Ethical governance of Earth's resources is crucial for sustainable development)

This year, the IAPG, the IUGS Commission on Geoethics, and the CIPSH Chair on Geoethics co-sponsor the session EOS4.3 (36 presentations).

These three books were published in 2023, 2024, and 2025. One of them can be downloaded for free.

Prof. Anne (Wagaba) Poelina, University of Notre Dame (Western Australia), has been awarded the Geoethics Medal 2024.

This article explores inequality in European geoscience organizations through the perspective of geoscience women professionals and their perception of gendered positions in academia and industry.

This year, the IAPG, the IUGS Commission on Geoethics, and the CIPSH Chair on Geoethics co-sponsor the session EOS4.3 (36 presentations).

Video recording of the talk "Geoethics and the polycrisis: Navigating humanity’s role in shaping a responsible future".

New four articles published in a special issue of the Journal of Geoethics and Social Geosciences.

International Conference on Forensic Geology (Rome, 21-23 May 2025). Call for papers and registration are open!

Session on Geoethics at the 11th IAG International Conference on Geomorphology in New Zealand, in 2026.

JGSG published three new articles in the Special Issue 02, 2025

JGSG published two articles in the new issue 1(1), 2025