Introduction on AOGS

Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) was established in 2003 to

promote geosciences and its application for the benefit of humanity,

specifically in Asia and Oceania and with an overarching approach to

global issues.

Asia- Oceania region is particularly vulnerable to natural hazards,

accounting for almost 80% human lives lost globally. AOGS is deeply

involved in addressing hazard related issues through improving our

understanding of the genesis of hazards through scientific, social and

technical approaches.

AOGS holds annual conventions providing a unique opportunity of

exchanging scientific knowledge and discussion to address important

geo-scientific issues among academia, research institution and public.

Recognizing the need of global collaboration, AOGS has developed good

co-operation with other international geo-science societies and unions

such as the European Geosciences Union (EGU), American Geophysical Union

(AGU), International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG), Japan

Geo-science Union (JpGU), and Science Council of Asia (SCA).

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