⇒ The 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) was held during 20-22 March, 2022 on a virtual platform in New Delhi.
- India hosted the International Geological Congress after 58 Years. 58 years ago, India had hosted the 22nd session of the IGC which was the first IGC on the Asian soil.
- The three -day event witnessed participation of 5000 – 7000 delegates from all over the world.
Theme:
The theme of the 36th International Geological Congress was “Geosciences: The Basic Science for a Sustainable Future”.
Discussion:
» The technical session covered various emerging topics of discussion – Major Challenges before the Geoscientists, UNESCO and IGCP’s contribution to geoscientific community to deliver UN 2030 agenda and UN Sustainable Development Goals, African Mineral Industry, Geoethics in mining, On the Future (and Past) of Stratigraphy, Role of Geomagnetism Studies in coming Decades, Developing Earthquake & Tsunami Resilient Society, The Art of Geoscience Communication and its importance, Using Geological thinking to sustain in Humanly Habitable Earth, Society and Geosciences, Science Policy etc.
» The Panel discussion was all about Understanding the dynamics of the earth to create a safe and healthy planet, driving sustainable growth, reducing the gender inequalities in the field of earth sciences, better understanding of the geosciences, prediction and mitigation of climate changes and geohazards.
» IGC provided first-hand information on latest technologies in mining, mineral exploration and management of water, mineral resource and environment.
About IGC:
- The 36th IGC is a joint endeavour of the Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Indian National Science Academy and the Science Academies of Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
- Described as the Olympics of Geosciences, the IGCs are held quadrennial, under the aegis of the International Union of Geological Congress (IUGS), the Scientific Sponsor of the IGCs.
- The event provides a unique platform for knowledge and experience sharing in the field of geosciences and professional networking.