El Programa Internacional de Geociencias (PICG-UNESCO) en España45 años sirviendo al desarrollo de la Geología

Abstract

The International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) is a joint initiative of UNESCO and the International Union of Geological Sciences and represents the unique worldwide network intertwining international and multidisciplinary coopera- tion in Geosciences. IGCP furnishes scientists with an international forum to cooperate in projects aiming to better unders- tand the Earth, its resources and the role the Geology plays in sustaining society. IGCP projects have tight-knitted a global network of research infrastructure and high-standard scientists allowing transfer of knowledge and capacities among nations and generations, IGCP projects deal with global issues within five main themes: Global Change, Geohazards, Hydrogeology, Earth Resources and Geodynamics. The IGCP International Scientific Board secures the quality of the supported projects. Spain participated at the beginning of the process and was one of the initial countries in having a National Committee, which through its rigorous and intensive activity during 45 years has significantly contributed to the advancement of the UNESCO’s objectives and to the project implementation. This Committee’s commitment with IGCP has played a remarkable part in the advancement of the geoscientific knowledge in Spain and has confidently catalysed the internationalization of the Spanish Geological literacy.