International

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CFES works on behalf of Canadian earth scientists through Canadian National Committees working with the International Geoscience Programme (IGCP), the International Union of Geosciences (IUGS) and UNESCO Global Geoparks.

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The CFES joint Canadian National Committees on the International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) and International Union of Geosciences (IUGS) are in place to:

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• Support Canadian-led proposals to the IGCP Scientific Board 

• Provide feedback on Canadian geoscience issues and priorities to IGCP, IUGS and UNESCO 

• Identify proposed IGCP projects of potential interest to Canada and to arrange for a leader to coordinate Canadian activities,

• Act as the official liaison between IGCP, IUGS and Canadian geoscientists

• Advise the IGCP and the IUGS to make these institutions more competitive in the current financial regime at UNESCO

• Strategically position Canadian geoscience to optimize interactions with UNESCO and other organizations worldwide

 

Membership in these committees includes Canadian leaders and co-leaders of IGCP projects and the CFES Director of International Affairs.

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