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Professor R. B Singh attended International Science Council Scientific Committee Meeting on Urban Health and Wellbeing-A System Analysis Approach at Xiamen, China during November 8-9, 2019. Apart from discussing collaboration between ISC SC and IGU Urban Commission, Professor Singh interacted intensively on International Science Council Action Plan and IGU-ISC cooperation with International Science Council Science [...]

IGU Vice-President Bojie FU will be awarded the 2020 Alexander von Humboldt medal at the European Geophysical Union General Assembly in May.  This medal, named after Alexander von Humboldt, is awarded to scientists who have performed research in developing regions for the benefit of people and society, through which they have achieved exceptional international standing [...]

The International Geographical Union has two prestigious awards, viz. the Planet and Humanity Medal, and the Lauréat d’honneur.  The IGU Planet and Humanity Medal was created to honour individuals (not necessarily geographers) who have made outstanding contributions to environmental issues. The prize named the IGU Lauréat d’honneur was established to recognize individuals who have achieved particular distinction [...]

The Asahi Glass Foundation is pleased to announce that the winners of the 28th annual Blue Planet Prize have been decided. After an intensive selection process, the 2019 Blue Planet Prize winners were announced today. The winners are Prof. Eric Lambin of Belgium, and Prof. Jared Diamond of United States of America. This year marks the [...]

The IGU records, with great sadness, the passing of one of its former Presidents, Professor Bruno Messerli, who died on February 4th 2019 following a brave battle with illness.  Secretary-General RB Singh has compiled an appropriately emotional personal tribute, which is copied below and which captures the essence of one of the IGU's most distinguished [...]