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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-Roma2, 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

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Workshop:
The importance of Geoethics in achieving 
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria

Abuja (Nigeria)
24 October 2016

IAPG-Nigeria cordially invites all geoscientists and the general public to its 1st sensitisation workshop where the proposed theme will be discussed by various speakers in order to promote the activities of IAPG through cooperating with National and International organisations whose aims are complementary to those of the Association.

Sub-Themes:
1. Geoethics and Sustainable Development Goals.
2. Geoethics in our daily life.
3. Geoethics and Geoscience Profession.
4. Fostering relationship between the scientific community, mass media and general public.

Venue: 
Raw Material Research and Development Council Abuja.

Partners:
AAWG Nigeria, NMGS, RMRDC.....
If you are interested to be partner and supporter of this initiative please contact:

Arinze Harrison (IAPG-Nigeria Coordinator)
Tel.: 08037383439, 08054135793
Email: iapgnigeria@gmail.com, arinze_h24@yahoo.com
Blog: www.geoethicsnigeria.blogspot.com.ng
Twitter: www.twitter.com/iapg_nigeria 

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Geoethics and Scientific Integrity
The Keys to Advancing the Geosciences and a Healthy Planet

AGU FALL MEETING 2016
San Francisco (USA)
12-16 December 2016

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Deadline: 3 August 2016

IAPG-USA co-organizes the session:
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PA020: Geoethics and Scientific Integrity – The Keys to Advancing the Geosciences and a Healthy Planet

Session Description:
Geoscience directly influences the sustainability and health of the Earth; it must be conducted with the highest standards of integrity and ethics.  Geoscientist’s research elucidates many issues with significant ethical, social, and economic implications. Considering such risks as natural hazards, climate change, resource extraction, and the environmental impact of chemical and atmospheric elements; there is a clear need to develop ethical frameworks within which geoscientists can conduct their research, education, and communication.  The session’s goal is to discuss these frameworks, examining both theoretical and practical aspects of Geoethics and scientific integrity. We will explore the most recent advances in research on scientific integrity and Geoethics education, the ethics of publishing and data access, and will feature both the new report on Responsible Science from the National Academy of Sciences and new AGU/Wiley Scientific Integrity and Geoethics book.  We invite contributions on advances in scientific integrity and Geoethics, including case studies.
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Convenership:
Linda Gundersen, Brooks Hanson, Cindy Palinkas (IAPG-USA), Vincent Cronin (IAPG-USA)

a) Information about the abstract submission
b) Submit an abstract

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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)

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

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"Geotourism for all": toward bridging the gap

by Mamoon Allan*

Mamoon Allan

*Faculty of Archeology and tourism, the University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan - IAPG-Jordan coordinator 
email: mamoon1073@yahoo.com

Picture at the top: Maldive (from www.theguardian.com)

Disclaimer: the views expressed in this paper solemnly engage the authors

It is acknowledged that tourism is a human basic right and communities should pay much attention to the rights of people with special needs to experience different tourism activities. Geotourism (tourism with a geological purpose) represents a holistic natural, cultural and recreational experience for tourists regardless of having disabilities or not. Despite the developments in the nature and scope of geotourism experiences, people with special needs are commonly excluded from different types of geological tourism activities because of different physical and health constraints. Thus, there is an urgent need to tackle such constrains and provide an accessible experience to such tourists with special needs in the context of geotourism. As a result, it is vital to promote the concept of "Geotourism for all" in different geological tourism sites and enhance the ethical practices in geotourism business.

Hitherto geological tourism tours for people with special needs are still very limited. This is mostly due to several barriers that hamper the supply and demand sides for geotourism business. This post seeks to clarify the concept of "Geotourism for all", types of tourist with special needs, and steps that should be followed to develop such tourism movement.

From the paper: 

Disability and Human rights -

Questions for Geotourism Projects 

(By Scott Rains)

The concept of "Geotourism for all" involves enabling people with special needs to undertake their tourism experiences at geological tourism sites. It includes providing accessible services and requirements for all kind of tourists engaging in geotourism experiences. Different types of geological sites, particularly; geoparks should provide barrier-free tours including accessible facilities and services. Accordingly, people with special needs may comprise people with different types of disabilities, senior people, people with different health conditions requiring special care, such as diabetic and obesity, and families with children having disabilities.

In order to promote the concept of "Geotourism for all" at geological sites, several steps should be done. Thus, geotourism managers, planners and promoters should provide accessible facilities and services, improve the quality of offering services and develop marketing and promotion campaigns to enhance the awareness toward the significance of accessible geotourism activities. Additionally, it is highly recommended to offer appropriate training and qualifications for geotourism staffs to be able to deal with different kinds of people with special needs. Media also can play vital role to promote the culture of "Geotourism for all" and attract the attention of public to support the right of people with special needs to travel or experience tourism activities. The advance of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) could provide many opportunities to improve the status quo of the accessible tourism facilities and services at geosites. Moreover, it could enhance providing required information and communication for people with special needs. Finally, providing accessible geotourism facilities and services for people with special needs is an ethical practice and a primary responsibility for geologists and tourism experts to help such people to enjoy their life and practice their basic rights.


Other articles in the IAPG Blog:
http://www.geoethics.org/blog.html

IAPG Publications on Geoethics:
http://www.geoethics.org/publications.html

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MINERLIMA 2016

Feria Internacional de Minerales de Lima

Lima (Peru), 11-13 November 2016 

This event is organized by the IAPG-Peru (Sección Peruana de la International Association for Promoting Geoethics - SGP-SEGCGS) and the Peruvian Geological Society (SGP - Sociedad Geológica del Perú).

More information in the MINERLIMA 2016 website (in Spanish):http://feriamineraleslima.blogspot.it/ and Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/feriainternacionalmineraleslima/?fref=ts.

Other IAPG events: http://www.geoethics.org/events.htm

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Geoscience for the Public Good and Global Development: 
Toward a Sustainable Future

Special Paper 520 of the Geological Society of America (GSA)

by Gregory R. Wessel* and Jeffrey K. Greenberg**

Jeffrey K. Greenberg

Gregory R. Wessel

*Geology in the Public Interest, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Seattle, USA 
email: gwessel@publicgeology.org

**Department of Geology and Environmental Science, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, USA 
email: jeffrey.greenberg@wheaton.edu


Picture at the top: Cover of the book

Disclaimer: the views expressed in this paper solemnly engage the authors

Special Paper 520 of the Geological Society of America (GSA), Geoscience for the Public Good and Global Development: Toward a Sustainable Future is a confluence of purpose and determination. 
Two geologists (who did not know one another) each proposed and chaired similar sessions at the 2013 Geological Society of America Annual Meeting in Denver. Greg Wessel from the State of Washington chaired "Geology for the Common Good: Sustainable Resources for the 21st Century" and Jeff Greenberg from Illinois coordinated "Geoscience and International Development." 
Upon recognizing their shared vision, they began a partnership to include a combined session for another GSA conference and a dream of publishing many articles to inspire other colleagues.  

This book represents a lot of effort in gathering a comprehensive collection of very practical and hopefully inspirational papers. The ultimate goal of this work is to apply our science where it is needed most. The book's Introduction by the two editors and a Preface by GSA past-President, George Davis, provide overviews that should attract attention, not only to the 39 articles, but also to challenge geoscientists about their own motivations.

Articles are from a wide array of international authors. Many contributions are of global scope, as well as focused upon Africa (Ethiopia, Uganda, Nigeria, and Senegal), Asia (Bangladesh, The Himalayas, Thailand, Afghanistan, Iran, and Oman), the Americas (Haiti, Guatemala, Columbia, and the USA), Europe (Italy), and the Pacific Islands. Topical divisions for the papers range from: "Fundamentals and Foundations", through "Metals, Minerals, and Mineral Resources", "Water Resources", "Engineering, Public Safety and Urban Development", "Waste Management", "Geological Hazards and Risk Reduction", to "Multi-Agency and Regional Approaches." 

It is greatly desired to see this volume get the widest distribution, beyond all academic institutions, on to government agencies, research groups, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and to many individuals and associations involved in decision making, development, and human-environmental relationships. The scope is truly interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary. 

Information available at the GSA Website includes the following description:

Full Title: Geoscience for the Public Good and Global Development: Toward a Sustainable Future

Editors: Gregory R. Wessel and Jeffrey K. Greenberg

Description:
This publication offers an overview of the applications of the geosciences to sustainable development and geophilanthropic efforts worldwide, and offers advice to guide the creation of development projects. The primacy of geologic input to all development activities is highlighted along with problems that are encountered and environmental issues that must be addressed. General principles to follow are discussed, including guidelines for creating truly sustainable solutions, building foundations for effective international development, the importance of ethical and social values, the motivation behind sustainable development, and how geoscientists can best become development practitioners.
Numerous case studies provide examples of planning for sustainability in mineral resources, water resources, mitigation of geologic hazards, waste management, urban development, and regional evaluation of development constraints and opportunities. The reader should come away with a general understanding of how sustainable development projects might be organized and where they might be most successful.

[Table of Contents] [Foreword by G.H. Davis & Introduction]

Product Code: SPE520

Published: May 11, 2016

ISBN Number: 978-0-8137-2520-8

Pages: 478

Product Categories: B. Special Papers