Geoethics at the 35th IGC

Programme of the IAPG scientific events

35th International Geological Congress (IGC)

Cape Town (South Africa), 27 August-4 September 2016

The IAPG call for abstracts at the 35th IGC was successfull, with 37 abstracts accepted: 30 orals and 7 poster presentations scheduled into 6 oral sessions and 1 poster session (subject to finalisation by the Scientific Programme Committee). Moreover, IAPG has organized a panel session to discuss on several key topics of geoethics.

Session T12.1 "Geoethics - General Aspects".
Session T12.2 "Geoethics and Geoscience Organizations".
Session T12.3 "Geoethics - Teaching, Training and Communication". 
Session T12.4 "Geoethics - Case Studies".
Session T12.8 "Geoethics and Resources Needs for Future Generations - 1".
Session T12.9 "Geoethics and Resources Needs for Future Generations - 2".
Panel Session T12.5 "What's the Point of Geoethics?".
Poster Session T12.P2 "Global Geoscience Professionalism and Geoethics".

Sessions take place on 29, 30 and 31 August 2016 (Orals in the Room MR 2.41-2.43, Posters in the Exhibition).

Session T12.3 is a joint initiative IAPG - International Association for Promoting Geoethics and TG-GGP - Task Group on Global Geoscience Professionalism of the IUGS.
Sessions T12.8 and T12.9 are a joint initiative IAPG - International Association for Promoting Geoethics, GSL - Geological Society of London, EFG - European Federation of Geologists and EGS - EuroGeoSurveys.

Title of presentations, speakers, date and time, posters and other information are available at: http://www.geoethics.org/35thigc.html

Cape Town

IAPG session S32:
"Geoethics: a new way of thinking and practicing geosciences"

Programme

IAPG-Italy - Section of Geoethics and Geological Culture of the Italian Geological Society has organized the session "S36 - Geoethics: a new way of thinking and practicing geosciences" at the 88th National Congress of the Italian Geological Society, that takes place in Naples (Italy). 
The session is scheduled for 9 September 2016, from 8:30 to 11:00, Aula A32. 

Convenership:

Stefano Tinti (Università di Bologna, stefano.tinti@unibo.it), Francesco De Pascale (Università della Calabria, francesco.depascale@unical.it), Sabina Di Franco (CNR-IIA Roma, franco@iia.cnr.it), Alessandra Magagna (Università di Torino, alessandra.magagna@unito.it), Silvia Peppoloni (INGV, silvia.peppoloni@ingv.it)


Programme:

ORALS

Friday, 9 September 2016 (08.30 - 11.00)
Aula A32
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36-1 (08.30 - 08.45)
Dattilo V. & De Pascale F.
The semiosis of the Anthropocene: the triangle “geology/geography – planet illness – society”
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36-2 (08.45 - 09.00)
Giardino M., Lucchesi S., Dellarole E., Bagnati T. & Magagna A.
Ethics of Geodiversity, geoEthics for Diversity: added values for Unesco Geoparks

36-3 (09.00 - 09.15)
Tinti S.
Geoethics: is it a new science or a new focus in geosciences?

36-4 (09.15 - 09.30)
Giardino M. & Lucchesi S.
A new paper on Geoethics: The “Laudato Sii” Encyclical Letter by Pope Francis on the care of our common home, Planet Earth
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36-5 (09.30 - 09.45)
Liserre B.
The importance of environmental education in Niccolò Machiavelli’s thought in the context of the Italian Renaissance: a geoethical model

36-6 (09.45 - 10.00)
De Pascale F., Dattilo V., Muto F., Bernardo M. & D'Amico S.
Teaching resilience and educating to seismic risk reduction at school: a geoethical path in Aiello Calabro, southern Italy

36-7 (10.00 - 10.15)
Ryazi Khyabani F. & Pieruccioni D.
Will a geologist choose the environmental ethics or the economy?

36-8 (10.15 - 10.30)
Kalenge Nguvulu C. & Lupia Palmieri A.
The natural capital challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a geoethical emergency

36-9 (10.30 - 10.45)
Somma R.
Forensic soil analyses in a simulated murder case
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36-10 (10.45 - 11.00)
Tinti S. & Armigliato A.
Are there geoethical aspects involved in geohazard assessment? The case of tsunami hazard quantification and mapping
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POSTERS
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Friday, 9 September 2016
Area Poster
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36-11 (Pannello 152)
Lozar F., Delfino M., Cirilli F., Bernardi M., Magagna A. & Giardino M.
"Urban Fossils": a project enabling reflections concerning human impact on planet Earth

36-12 (Pannello 153)
Gaudiosi G., Nappi R., Alessio G. & Porfido S.
Macroseismic intensity evaluation for the seismic hazard assessment in the third millennium

36-13 (Pannello 154)
Somma R., Silvestro M., Cascio M., Longo V., Barbagallo O. & Dawson L.
The use of digital surface, terrain models and geophysics to define search priorities for clandestine burials in a GIS-based Red-Amber-Green (RAG) system

36-14 (Pannello 155)
Seifilaleh S. & Ahadnezhad V.
Review of the performance of the crisis management centers in Iran and analysis of these institutions in Bam earthquake

IAPGeoethics Newsletter n. 3 - 2016 is out!

The issue #3 - 2016 of the Newsletter of the IAPG - International Association for Promoting Geoethics has been released on 23 June 2016.

Summary:

- Congresses/Meetings (IAPG sessions at 35th IGC, AGU Fall Meeting 2016, report EGU 2016)
- New National Sections (Mexico and Paraguay)
- New publications (new article and book)
- Exhibitions (exhibition in Oklahoma City and MINERLIMA 2016)
- News from the world (Argentina and Peru)
- From the IAPG Blog (2 new recent articles)
- Focus (Sustainable Development Goals and Global Risks Report 2016)

Download the newsletter as pdf file at:
http://www.geoethics.org/newsletter.html

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Destina il tuo 5 per mille 2016 alla IAPG

Sostieni la IAPG: destina il tuo 5 per mille (2016) all’Associazione Internazionale per la Promozione della Geoetica Onlus. 

Per destinare il tuo 5 per mille basta scrivere il codice fiscale dell’Associazione 97731120586 nello spazio già presente sulla tua dichiarazione dei redditi 2016.

Visita il sito: http://www.geoethics.org 

La IAPG è impegnata in prima linea a sensibilizzare comunità scientifica e cittadini sul valore etico della ricerca e dell'attività geologica. 

Rischi naturali, cambiamenti climatici, sfruttamento delle risorse, sostenibilità e altri temi scottanti sono al centro delle iniziative e attività dell'Associazione.

Il tuo sostegno è indispensabile per promuovere una nuova visione etica del nostro rapporto con la Terra.

Condividi questo appello. Grazie per il tuo sostegno!

Per ulteriori informazioni, contattaci inviando una email a: iapgeoethics@aol.com

IAPGeoethics Newsletter n. 2 - 2016 is out!

The issue #2 - 2016 of the Newsletter of the IAPG - International Association for Promoting Geoethics has been released on 14 April 2016.

Summary:

- Congresses/Meetings (sessions on geoethics at SGI2016, 35th ESC, EGU2016).
- New National Sections (IAPG-Nepal).
- Conferences (Keynote speeches in USA).
- Affiliations/Agreements (IAEG-IAPG).
- News from the world (Cameroon, Peru, Nigeria, DR Congo, Morocco, Colombia).
- From the IAPG Blog (3 new recent articles).

Download the newsletter: http://www.geoethics.org/newsletter.html

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Geoethics: a new way of thinking and practicing geosciences
Call for Abstracts
88° Convegno Nazionale della SGI

La Sezione di Geoetica e Cultura Geologica della Società Geologica Italiana (SGI) - Italian Section of the International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG) ha proposto la sessione "P46 - Geoethics: a new way of thinking and practicing geosciences" all'88° Congresso Nazionale della Società Geologica Italiana che si svolgerà a Napoli dal 7 al 9 Settembre 2016.
E' possibile sottomettere gli abstract fino al 31 maggio 2016.
Di seguito le informazioni relative alla sessione P46:

Descrizione (in inglese):
In recent years the interest in the ethical issues related to geological activities has grown fast. More and more geoscientists reflect on the role that they can play in society, on their responsibility in making decisions on the territory that may have an impact on the natural, social and economic balances. 
Geoethics represents a point of intersection for geosciences, sociology, philosophy and economics, dealing with the ethical, social, economic and cultural implications of Earth Sciences education, research and practice. Geoethics focuses on some of the most important environmental matters, such as the georisks management, communication and mitigation, the use of geo-resources, the correct dissemination of the geological knowledge, the improvement of the relationships between geological community, politicians, mass media and the public. It aims to organize effective tools to develop awareness, values and responsibility about the Earth processes and resources within the society, even through the enhancement of geoparks and geo-tourism, and the promotion of values such as geoheritage and geodiversity, also highlighting the usefulness of the geological knowledge in daily life, by promoting disciplines like geo-medicine and forensic geosciences. The conveners invite abstracts on both practical and theoretical aspects of Geoethics, including case studies. The session is promoted by the Italian section of the IAPG -€International Association for Promoting Geoethics (http://www.iapg.geoethics.org) - Sezione di Geoetica e Cultura Geologica della Società Geologica Italiana.

Convenership:
Stefano Tinti (Università di Bologna, stefano.tinti@unibo.it), Francesco De Pascale (Università della Calabria, francesco.depascale@unical.it), Sabina Di Franco (CNR-IIA Roma, franco@iia.cnr.it), Alessandra Magagna (Università di Torino, alessandra.magagna@unito.it), Silvia Peppoloni (INGV-Roma2, silvia.peppoloni@ingv.it)

Registrazione:
http://www.sginapoli2016.it/home/index.php/registrazioni/registrati

Info e norme per la sottomissione:
http://www.sginapoli2016.it/home/index.php/abstracts/info-e-norme

Sottomissione abstracts:
http://www.sginapoli2016.it/home/index.php/abstracts/sottomissione-abstracts

Iscriviti alla Società Geologica Italiana, 
aderisci alla Sezione di Geoetica e Cultura Geologica

Cari colleghi,

vi segnalo che è ancora possibile iscriversi o rinnovare la propria iscrizione alla Società Geologica Italiana (SGI) pagando la quota sociale annuale.
All'indirizzo: http://www.socgeol.it/284/quota_sociale.html trovate informazioni dettagliate sulle quote sociali dovute.

Come sapete, in fase di iscrizione o di rinnovo è possibile chiedere di aderire ad una o più sezioni della SGI, tra cui la "Sezione di Geoetica e Cultura Geologica" (non ci sono costi aggiuntivi per l'adesione a questa sezione): 
http://www.socgeol.it/752/sezione_di_geoetica_e_cultura_geologica.html.

La "Sezione di Geoetica e Cultura Geologica" rappresenta anche il capitolo italiano della IAPG - International Association for Promoting Geoethics (http://www.geoethics.org).

Vi invito ad aderire alla "Sezione di Geoetica e Cultura Geologica", sia che vogliate esserne parte attiva, sia che ne siate semplici sostenitori, così da condividerne i temi di interesse e le iniziative programmate. L'iscrizione a questa sezione non comporta oneri aggiuntivi alla quota sociale dovuta per il rinnovo alla SGI.

Qualora aveste già provveduto ad iscrivervi o a rinnovare la vostra iscrizione alla SGI, ma non aveste indicato le sezioni a cui associarvi, potete inviare una email alla segreteria della Società Geologica Italiana (info@socgeol.it) chiedendo di aderire alla "Sezione di Geoetica e Cultura Geologica".

La vostra adesione consentirà di rafforzare la "Sezione di Geoetica e Cultura Geologica".

Vi ringrazio per l'attenzione e confido nel vostro sostegno.
Grazie.

Cordiali saluti,
Silvia Peppoloni 

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Coordinatrice
Sezione di Geoetica e Cultura Geologica
Società Geologica Italiana
http://geoeticaitalia.blogspot.it
http://www.geoethics.org

IAPG Symposia on Geoethics at the 35th IGC
Call for Abstracts: Deadline is approaching

The deadline to submit an abstract for the 35th International Geological Congress (IGC) is approaching (31 January 2016, extended: 29 February 2016).

International Association for Promoting Geoethics (http://www.geoethics.org) promotes 2 symposia:

Geoethics: general aspects and case-studies
(Theme: Global Geoscience Professionalism and Geoethics)
Convenership: Giuseppe Di Capua, Peter Bobrowsky, Martin Bohle, John Geissman, Silvia Peppoloni
The conveners invite abstracts on both practical and theoretical aspects of Geoethics, including case studies. The aim of the session is to develop ethical and social perspectives on the challenges arising from human interaction with natural systems, to complement technical approaches and solutions, and to help to define an ethical framework for geoscientists' activities.

Full description of this symposium at: 
http://www.35igc.org/SymposiumDetail/40/GEOETHICS-GENERAL-ASPECTS-AND-CASE-STUDIES?theme=Global%20Geoscience%20Professionalism%20and%20Geoethics&themeId=13

Geoethical perspectives on meeting the resource needs of future generations
(Theme: Resourcing Future Generations)
This session is a joint initiative IAPG - International Association for Promoting Geoethics, GSL - Geological Society of London, EFG - European Federation of Geologists and EGS - EuroGeoSurveys.
Convenership: Silvia Peppoloni, Nic Bilham, Vitor Correia, Luca Demicheli
The conveners invite papers addressing how geoethical perspectives can be brought to bear on the challenges of sustainably meeting future demand for georesources, including energy, groundwater and numerous mineral commodities.

Full description of this symposium at: 
http://www.35igc.org/SymposiumDetail/276/Geoethical-perspectives-on-meeting-the-resource-needs-of-future-generations?theme=Resourcing%20Future%20Generations&themeId=53


In case you are interested in submit an abstract in these symposia, please read carefully how to do at:
http://www.35igc.org/Verso/211/Submit-an-Abstract

Download the abstract format at: 
http://www.35igc.org/uploads/35IGC_abstract_template_final_29062015.doc

We hope you join us in Cape Town and in case you have questions about these 2 symposia, please don't hesitate to contact the IAPG staff sending an email to: iapgeoethics@aol.com

See you in South Africa!

Cape Town (South Africa)

Picture of Cape Town from: 
http://www.imperiapost.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Cape-Town.jpg

La sessione di Geoetica all'EGU General Assembly 2016

Call for abstracts

Session EOS5:
Geoethics: theoretical and practical aspects from research integrity to relationships between geosciences and society

Convener: Silvia Peppoloni
Co-conveners: Nic Bilham, Eduardo Marone, Marie Charriere, Tony Mayer

Description:
Recent years have seen a great growth of interest in geoethics among geoscientists. They have become more involved in discussions of the values which underpin appropriate behaviors and practices, wherever human activities interact with the geosphere. All branches of geosciences have ethical, social and cultural implications. Therefore, there is an evident need to develop an ethical framework for geoscience research and practices that can help geoscientists confronting ethical dilemmas and make them more aware of their responsibility in conducting their activities.

Geoethical principles apply to geoscientists’ work across four equally important domains: the self, colleagues, society and the natural environment. Thus, the spectrum of geoethics topics is very broad. It includes issues of research integrity and professional deontology, data production and management, conflicts of interest, publishing ethics , the role of geoscientists in sustainable development, exploration and use of geo-resources and soil while meeting high standards of environmental protection, the defense of society against natural risks, and the impact of human activities and pollution on human health and the climate. It also encompasses the ethical implications of science communication and geo-education for society, and of geoheritage and geoparks as tools to raise public awareness of the importance of geoscience and the geosphere to our lives. Addressing discrimination in the geosciences, including on grounds of gender, ethnicity or disability, is also a geoethical matter; so is the role of Earth sciences in the economic and social development of low-income countries while respecting local cultures and traditions, and in promoting peace and intercultural exchange.

Geoscientists have a fundamental part to play in addressing many of the most urgent problems affecting our planet and its population. Their technical knowledge and expert advice are vital for informed decision-making, and to ensure that education at all levels equips the citizens of the 21st century to participate in public debate about these challenges. Geoscientists with greater awareness of their ethical responsibilities towards themselves, colleagues, society and the environment will be better able to put their knowledge at the service of society, to communicate it effectively, and to grow public trust in science.

The conveners invite abstracts on both practical and theoretical aspects of geoethics, including case studies. The aim of the session is to develop ethical and social perspectives on the challenges arising from human interaction with natural systems, to complement technical approaches and solutions, and to help to define an ethical framework for geoscientists' research and practice in addressing these challenges.

The session is organized by the IAPG - International Association for Promoting Geoethics (http://www.geoethics.org) in collaboration with the Geological Society of London.

Abstract submission: 
http://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU2016/session/20171

Deadline: 13 January 2016

No Abstract Processing Charges!

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Sommario (in inglese):

1) Congresses/Meetings: CALLS FOR ABSTRACTS (EGU 2016; 35th IGC).

2) Young Scientists Club: the Executive Board.

3) New IAPG Affiliations/Agreements (GSL; AGU; AEG).

4) New IAPG Partnerships (CAAWG8).

5) Other events organized by the IAPG (from IAPG-Egypt).

6) From the IAPG Blog.