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.

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).

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

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

Cameron E. (2024). Ethical considerations about the geological profession in Italy (and beyond). Journal of Geoethics and Social Geosciences

Cleverley P.H. (2024). Ethical recommendations for Artificial Intelligence technology in the Geological Sciences ...

The IUGS Commission on Geoethics has established a Task Group to address issues related to the use of AI in geosciences.

The Society of Exploration Geophysicists released the podcast of the interview to Giuseppe Di Capua (IAPG Secretary General and Treasurer).

Session EOS4.3: Geoethics and Global Anthropogenic Changes: Geoscience Informing Policy-Making and Decision-Making.

Paul Cleverley, Silvia Peppoloni, Chuck Bailey and Simon Thompson discuss ongoing concernsaround geoscience AI and the need for transparency