The IUGS Initiative
on Forensic Geology
The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) Initiative on Forensic Geology (IFG) was established
at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France on 22 February 2011. The aim of the IUGS-IFG is,
‘to develop forensic geology internationally and promote its applications’.


What is Forensic Geology?
New Horizons in Forensic Geoscience: The Bedrock of International Security in Minerals, Mining, Metals, Murders and the Missing
This meeting will capture interest across the geological, forensic, law enforcement, environmental science, mining & mineral fraud.
Mon, 4 Dec 2023 13:00 – Tue, 5 Dec 2023 13:00 GMT
Latest
IUGS IFG at the World Congress of Soil Science (WCSS) 1-5 August 2022, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Image of the invited panel of experts, including IUGS-IFG, at the session on ‘The application of soil science in the criminal justice system’. The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS-IFG), working cooperatively with International Union of Soil Science (IUSS) British Society of Soil Science (BSSS and the Geological Society of London, Forensic Geoscience Group (GSL-FGG), brought together a diverse range of geological and soil experts to provide information on topics covering search, crime scene examination, trace evidence analysis, geohazards and crimes associated with the mining, minerals and metals industries. As part of the academic conference programme of the WCSS, on 3 August 2022, IUGS-IFG convened and chaired a session on: ‘The application of soil science in the criminal justice system’. We were honoured to have the session opened with a keynote presentation delivered by a Detective Chief Inspector
Events
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23rd Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Sciences November 20, 2023 - November 24, 2023,See more details
The IAFS encompasses academics and practicing professionals in the forensic specialties. Since 1957, the IAFS has delivered an international meeting every three years to allow the forensic community to meet and exchange ideas. It is our pleasure to host IAFS 2023 in the newly revamped International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia. We feel privileged and honoured that many of the world’s leading investigators in the field will actively participate and inspire over 1,500 attendees from across the world.
Official website: 23rd Triennial Meeting of the IAFS
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New Horizons in Forensic Geoscience: The Bedrock of International Security in Minerals, Mining, Metals, Murders and the Missing December 4, 2023 - December 5, 2023, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BD, Reino UnidoSee more details
The Forensic Geoscience Group of the Geological Society of London (GSL-FGG) and the International Union ofGeological Sciences, Initiative on Forensic Geology (IUGS-IFG) are offering a forum where contributors from the UKand internationally, can present and debate the results of recent research and operational case studies in forensicgeology. In addition, this event will demonstrate where forensic geology has delivered to policy and practice withsessions on regulation and the law. The event will also focus on minerals, mining and meatal crimes, search operations,geological trace evidence and policy. We anticipate this event attracting international delegates and will encouragethis by enabling livestreaming of some of the presentations. Suppliers of equipment, software and services will alsobe invited to attend. The meeting therefore represents an invaluable opportunity for practitioners and researchers toexchange information about recent global developments in forensic geology.
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Geoforensic Search Strategy (GSS)
The design, management and implementation of a ground search based primarily on geological principles, methods and techniques and combined with law enforcement intelligence, tactics and operational support.
- South America
- Asia
Student
Chapters
IUGS-IFG Student Chapters are present in 4 countries:
- Brazil (14)
- Argentine (1)
- Chile (1)
- India (1)
