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International Geoscience Programme Presentation for UNESCO National Commissions and IGCP National Committies
Dr Özlem ADIYAMAN LOPES Earth Sciences and Geo-hazards Risk Reduction Section
Natural Sciences, UNESCOInternational Geoscience and Geoparks Programme
Sustainable Earth, sustainable societies
International Geoscience Programme
knowledge hub of UNESCO to facilitate international scientific cooperation in the geosciences
UNESCO is the only UN agency with a mandate to
increase capability building in
geology and geophysics
Global geological map (credit: Commission for the Geological Map of the World)
Enhance the Collaboration between UNESCO National Commissions & IGCP National Committees
2020 OBJECTIVES:• Increase the outreach of the IGCP National Committees to all UNESCO member states• Improve the collaboration between the IGCP Secretariat, UNESCO National Commissions and IGCP
National Committees for the delivery of 42 IGCP projects
Project leaders/scientists
for sustainable use of natural resources,
to advance new initiatives related to geo-diversity and geo-heritage,
climate change mitigation and adaptation
geohazards risk mitigation
IGCP 641, 659, 672, 713, 705
IGCP 643,638
IGCP 655,639
IGCP 641,663
IGCP 665
IGCP 643, 661
IGCP 674
IGCP 636
World map showing 31
IGCP 2019 projects
participating member
states (in green) and
different locations of the
IGCP projects activities of 2019 (in black)
Earth Sciences research and capability building at UNESCO
In 2019, 207 project leaders from 52 Member states brought together
4417 project participants from 114 countries
3558
116
27
38
52
26
31
3377
110
29
46
47
21
30
4485
105
32
56
65
27
28
4417
114
34
49
49
31
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NUMBER OF PROJECT PARTICIPANTS
NUMBER OF COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING IN IGCP PROJECTS
% OF FEMALE PROJECT PARTICIPANTS
% OF YOUNG SCIENTIST PARTICIPANTS
% OF SCIENTISTS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
NUMBER OF ACTIVE IGCP PROJECTS
NUMBER OF AFRICAN COUNTRIES PARTICIPATING IGCP PROJECTS
2016
2017
2018
2019
Earth Sciences research and capability building at UNESCO
INTERNATIONAL GEOSCIENCES PROGRAMME PLAYERS
IGCP COUNCIL
UNESCO HQ
UNESCO
FIELD OFFICES
IUGS
IGCP PROJECT LEADERS/
SCIENTISTS
MEMBER STATES:
• Perm dels.
• UNESCO Nat. Comms,
• IGCP NATIONAL COMMITTES
• Submit project
proposals according to
the IGCP vision and
mandate
• Manage and deliver
IGCP project in
collaboration with
scientists from other
countries
• Organise IGCP project
courses, meetings and
field trips
• Manage the budget
• Submit annual report,
implement Council
recommendations
Identify geosciences projects in their
region
Collaborate with IGCP project leaders
in their region
Collaborate with IGCP National
Committees
o 6 ordinary members appointed by DG and
President of IUGS; the representative of the DG
and IUGS
o High-level experts actively engaged in scientific
research related to the objectives of the IGCP
o Appoint and Manage Scientific Board members
o Serve in personal capacity, with no conflict of
interest nor representation of other entities
o voting-rights for ordinary members only, 4 years
terms, max 2 terms
o Every 2 years, half the council is renewed
o Advising body for UNESCO and IUGS through:
supervise the implementation of IGCP;
review programme modifications
proposals;
recommend IGCP projects to member
states;
coordinate international cooperation;
assist in the development of national and
regional projects;
recommend measures for programme
successful implementation;
coordinating IGCP with related
international programmes.
o One public meeting yearly with public
attendees as observers
INTERNATIONAL GEOSCIENCES PROGRAMME PLAYERS
IGCP COUNCIL
UNESCO HQ
UNESCO
FIELD OFFICES
IUGS
IGCP PROJECT LEADERS/
SCIENTISTS
MEMBER STATES:
• Perm dels.
• UNESCO Nat. Comms,
• IGCP NATIONAL COMMITTES
• Provide financial support to IGCP projects
• Nominate and select IGCP Council members
• Member of the IGCP Council
• Disseminate results/outcomes of IGCP projects
• Provide scientific expertise
Organize and coordinate IGCP-related research and outreach in the country
Promote and establish cooperation in the areas of research and education in geosciences at the national level and worldwide.
Cooperate with other national committees related to international geoscience.
Provide financial support to the national working groups and individuals actively participating in IGCP projects
Arrange and support IGCP events (meetings, field trips etc.) in the country
Give advice to the National Academy as well as national and regional Geological Surveys on formulation of policy in
geosciences at national and international levels in line with the IGCP and IUGS-UNESCO strategies.
Establish a website and/or newsletter for effective distribution of IGCP-related information to the national geoscientific
community
Build public awareness of the vital importance of geosciences both in terms of long term sustainable energy and resources
strategies, hazards, and everyday life
Present a comprehensive annual report to the Secretariat each January containing information on membership, committee
activities, forthcoming events, and training facilities connected with IGCP, financial situation and support to IGCP projects, and
recommendations on IGCP.
IGCP National Committees have an advisory role in the IGCP
IGCP National Committee should inform their respective National Commission to UNESCO
about any IGCP activities in their respective country.
New national committees under development shall seek support from its National
Commission to UNESCO, IUGS National Committees and government bodies related to
geoscience and education. Before establishment, a proposed IGCP National Committee shall
send its candidature to the Secretariat at UNESCO for discussion and ratification by UNESCO
and IUGS.
IGCP National Committees have an advisory role in the IGCP
INTERNATIONAL GEOSCIENCES PROGRAMME-IGCP
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2019 IGCP Council
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Rendering Oceans of Energy
IGCP Council members
Prof. Sobhi Nasir - Oman, Earth resourcesDr. Weijian Zhou - China, Global ChangeProf. Carlos Alberto Vargas J. - Colombia, GeohazardsDr. Yongje Kim - Korea, HydrogeologyDr. Nellie Mutemeri - Zimbabwe, geodynamicsDr Brigitte Vlaswinkel, Netherlands, Chair
o Council Evaluates projects bases on:
Scientific merit
Financial needs
Economical and social interest
Fit to the IGCP mandate
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IGCP EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT PROCESS LED BY UNESCO HQ
1. NEW PROJECT ROPOSALS 2. PROJECT ANNUAL REPORTS
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 15 OCTOBER 1-31 DECEMBER
REVIEW PERIOD: NOVEMBER-FEBRUARY DECEMBER-JANUARY
IGCP COUNCIL MEETING: FEBRUARY/MARCH: projects approved, funding allocated by IGCP Council
PROJECTS FUNDED BY IUGS
(on behalf of UNESCO and IUGS)MARCH-DECEMBER
FUNDING CRITERIAS: IGCP PROJECT ACTIVITY PLAN, PRIORITY FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS PARTICIPANTS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
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OrganiseCouncil meeting at HQ
• Collect IGCP new project proposals and verify the content
• Distribute proposals to the Council members
• Draft IGCP annual report
• Disseminate Council decisions,
• Prepare the IPA with IUGS
• Launch new proposal call
• Monitor and support IGCP project activities
• Authorize project payments according to the criteria
• Disseminate the call for proposals
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• Collect IGCP projects annual reports and verify the content
• Distribute annual reports to the Council members
• Draft IGCP annual report and disseminate to MSs
Collaborate with IGCP National Committees and projects leaders in their regions for the delivery of geosciences projects related to regions
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Participate IGCP Council meeting
• Disseminate call for proposals & Identify new projects in their regions• Help submission of new proposals in their region
Collaborate with projects in their regions and their delivery
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• Advise the Director-General of UNESCO and the President of IUGS on the strategy, planning and implementation of the IGCP.
• Define the global priorities for geosciences
• Compile and finalise project evaluation reports for the Council meeting,
• Participate Council meeting at HQ, approve projects and fundings,
• Present Council outcomes to the MS
Allocate and distribute new proposals and annual reports to the relevant scientific board members according their expertise
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Evaluate the scientific content of new proposals and annual report (home based)
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Finance IGCP projects, provide scientific support to the projects
INTERNATIONAL GEOSCIENCES PROGRAMME WORKFLOW AND PLAYERS
http://www.unesco.org/new/igcp
• http://www.unesco.org/new/en/natural-sciences/environment/earth-sciences/international-geoscience-and-geoparks-programme/
• https://www.facebook.com/unescoEARTH/posts/386485778440170
• https://twitter.com/unescoEARTH/status/941600941496729601
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THANK YOU
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Özlem Adiyaman Lopes (PhD)
Earth Sciences and Geo-hazards Risk Reduction Section Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences