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IAPG Blog
This is the new official blog of the IAPG from 29 June 2022.
Posts on the old blog are still available at: https://iapgeoethics.blogspot.com/


New articles published in the Journal of Geoethics and Social Geosciences
The Journal of Geoethics and Social Geoscience (JGSG) published several new articles in the Issue 1(2), 2026; 1(1), 2026; 2(Special Issue), 2026.
We remind you that this journal is diamond open access. No Article Processing Charge (APC) is requested to authors and no fee to readers.
iapgeoethics
Jul 15 min read


Geoethics Medal 2026: Call for nominations! Deadline: 31 December 2026
The Geoethics Medal honors scientists and scholars who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to ethical practices in geoscience research and/or practice, as well as its interdisciplinary applications. The award highlights the importance of responsible and ethical behavior in geosciences and encourages others to integrate geoethical principles into their work.
iapgeoethics
Jun 302 min read


Congratulations to Silvia Peppoloni on Receiving the 2026 GSL Distinguished Service Award!
During a ceremony held at Burlington House in London on 17 June 2026, as part of the Geological Society of London's annual President's Day celebrations, Silvia Peppoloni received the 2026 Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her outstanding international leadership and her unwavering commitment to advancing and promoting geoethics worldwide.
iapgeoethics
Jun 221 min read


Geoethics at the 38th IGC in Calgary: The call for sessions, workshops, and short courses is open!
The International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG) is a supporting organization of the 38th International Geological Congress (IGC). The call for sessions, workshops, and short courses under the theme "Geoethics" is open (deadline: March 2027)
iapgeoethics
May 262 min read


Geoethics Medal 2025 awarded to...
We are pleased to inform you that Ganapathy Pattukandan Ganapathy (India) and Ilan Kelman (United Kingdom) have been awarded the Geoethics Medal 2025 by the International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG).
iapgeoethics
May 143 min read


See you in Vienna for EGU26!
The IAPG - International Association for Promoting Geoethics, the IUGS - Commission on Geoethics, the CIPSH - Chair on Geoethics, and the EGU Geoethics Working Group welcome you to the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2026 (EGU26)
iapgeoethics
May 11 min read


Launching the EGU Geoethics Working Group!
We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Geoethics Working Group (GWG) of the European Geosciences Union (EGU).
Silvia Peppoloni will serve as Chair. The Working Group includes David Crookall, Giuseppe Di Capua, Jens Klump, and Ioanna Triantafyllou.
iapgeoethics
Apr 162 min read


Session on Geoethics at the78th Turkish Geological Congress: the programme is out!
We would like to inform you about the Session on Geoethics (8 oral presentations) at the 78th Turkish Geological Congress, one of Turkey’s oldest scientific events. The congress will be held in Ankara from 13 to 17 April 2026.
iapgeoethics
Apr 71 min read


Geoethics at EGU26 in Vienna: The programme is out!
The International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG), the Commission on Geoethics of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS-CG), and the Chair on Geoethics of the International Council for Philosophy and Human Sciences (CIPSH-CG) are co-sponsoring three events on geoethics at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2026 (EGU26)
iapgeoethics
Mar 251 min read


Session "Landslides and Society" at WLF7 2026: The call for abstracts is open!
We promote abstract submission to the following session:
Session 1.3: Landslides and Society: Cultural, Educational, Ethical, Social and Policy Aspects in Sustainable Landslide Risk Reduction.
iapgeoethics
Mar 242 min read


Three new articles published in the JGSG
The Journal of Geoethics and Social Geoscience (JGSG) published the first Issue in 2026
iapgeoethics
Mar 93 min read


First article published in the JGSG Special Issue on geoethics and social geosciences in Africa
The Journal of Geoethics and Social Geoscience (JGSG) published the first open access article in the Special Issue "Geoethics and Social Geosciences in Africa: Challenges, Practices, and Perspectives".
iapgeoethics
Jan 302 min read


Only a few days left to submit your abstract on Geoethics at EGU26! Don’t miss the deadline
Only a few days remain to submit an abstract to the Geoethics session at the European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2026 (EGU26). The deadline is quickly approaching. if you would like to contribute, please carefully read the instructions on how to prepare and submit your abstract.
iapgeoethics
Jan 122 min read


MinerLima 2026 is on its way!
IAPG-Peru, together with the Geological Engineering Chapter of the Lima Departmental Council – CIP, is pleased to announce MinerLima 2026: The International Minerals Exhibition of Lima.
iapgeoethics
Jan 91 min read


Two new JGSG articles, open access, published in the special issue on "Women in Geosciences"
The Journal of Geoethics and Social Geoscience (JGSG) published two new open access articles in the Special Issue "Women in Geosciences", edited by Daniela Di Bucci, Luisa Sabato and Martina Zucchi.
iapgeoethics
Dec 23, 20253 min read


Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year from all of us at the International Geoethics Research Infrastructure!
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year from all of us at the International Geoethics Research Infrastructure!
iapgeoethics
Dec 21, 20251 min read


Geoethics Medal 2025: Call for nominations! Deadline: 31 December 2025
The deadline for submitting nominations for the Geoethics Medal 2025 is fast approaching: 31 December 2025.
The Geoethics Medal honors scientists and scholars who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to ethical practices in geoscience research and/or practice, including its interdisciplinary applications. The award emphasizes the importance of responsible and ethical conduct in the geosciences and encourages others to incorporate geoethical principles into their work.
iapgeoethics
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Session EOS4.1 on Geoethics at EGU26: Be part of the discussion in Vienna - submit your abstracts!
This session aims to explore, through case studies and discussion, how geoethics can shape responsible behaviors and policies in geosciences. We welcome theoretical, methodological, and applied contributions addressing a broad range of topics related to geoethics and social geosciences
iapgeoethics
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Featured Publication: The Future Challenges of Geoethics
This essay has been recently published: Peppoloni S., Di Capua G., and Bilham N. (2025). The Future Challenges of Geoethics: Navigating Technology, Sustainability, and Social and Professional Responsibility. In: Peppoloni S. and Di Capua G. (eds.), Geoethics and Geosciences Serving Society: Reflections from the 37th International Geological Congress. SpringerBriefs in Geoethics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-03754-1_2
iapgeoethics
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Geoethics: Resources, Risks, Responsibilities (lecture and panel discussion)
n celebration of International Geoethics Day 2025, the Brazilian Society of Geology (SBG - Sociedade Brasileira de Geologia) announced the public release of a lecture given by Silvia Peppoloni during the 51st Brazilian Congress of Geology, held in Belo Horizonte in October 2024. As a guest speaker, Silvia recorded her lecture and authorized its wide dissemination to the geoscientific community.
iapgeoethics
Nov 13, 20252 min read
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