2 � 0 � 1 � 4 � International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) � � 2013 and the Future: � Science � People � � IGCP: 2013 and the Future � Collaboration � Innovation � � � � Patrick J Mc Keever �
2 � 0 � 1 � 4 � International Geoscience Programme � IGCP is now entering its 43 rd year � � Initially started as programme promoting the correlation of geology across the world in the wake of the plate tectonics revolution. � � IGCP promotes collaborative projects with a special emphasis on the benefit to society, capacity-building, and the advancement and � IGCP: 2013 and the Future � sharing of knowledge. � � While in the early years IGCP provided an important platform for cooperation between scientists from the former western and eastern blocs, today its emphasis is on N-S cooperation. � � IGCP operates by providing small “seed funding” grants, typically between $5,000 - $10,000 p.a. across 5 years, donated by UNESCO, IUGS and extra-budgetary sources. �
2 � 0 � 1 � 4 � International Geoscience Programme � IGCP has demonstrated its ability to evolve and adapt , just as geoscience as a whole continues to evolve and advance. � � In 2003, the word “correlation” was dropped from the IGCP name to reflect that it now focussed on more issues than just correlation of geology across the world. � � In 2007, the Scientific Board, re-organised IGCP projects into 5 � IGCP: 2013 and the Future � themes: � �� � � Global Change and the evolution of life � � � Geohazards: Mitigating the risks � � � Hydrogeology: Geoscience of the water cycle � � � Earth Resources: Sustaining our society � � � Deep Earth: How it controls our environment � � IGCP will once again need to evolve and adapt to help society face the challenges it does, and will face, in the years ahead. �
2 � 0 � 1 � 4 � International Geoscience Programme � How does it operate? � Projects interested in obtaining IGCP Seed funding apply to the UNESCO Secretariat. � � Projects are then distributed to the Scientific Board; 50 scientists from across the world who peer review each proposal. � � Their recommendations are then discussed by the leaders of each � IGCP: 2013 and the Future � of the 5 thematic groups at a meeting in Paris and each project that is approved is given a high, medium or low funding award. � � The IGCP Bureau (IGCP Secretary, IUGS Secretary-General, Chair of the IGCP Scientific Board and representatives of major extra-budgetary funders) then meet to endorse these recommendations. � � Each project must submit an annual report which is then reviewed in the same manner. �
2 � 0 � 1 � 4 � International Geoscience Programme � During 2012/2013, scientists from 105 countries worked together to exchange knowledge and methodologies on Earth Science- related problems of global importance. � � In order to prepare a comprehensive process of evaluating IGCP future orientations, the IGCP Secretariat has been carrying out a statistical study covering past IGCP project annual reports during 4 time periods (1981-1982, 1991-1992, 2001-2002, and � IGCP: 2013 and the Future � 2011-2012). � � A short online survey was distributed to past IGCP project leaders to help us better understand the added value of the IGCP name and IGCP seed funding to scientific research and collaboration. � � The results of this survey will be presented at this meeting. � �
2 � 0 � 1 � 4 � International Geoscience Programme � 2013 � UNESCO contributed $83,200 from the new Emergency Fund (a reduction of $5,200k from 2012). � � IUGS contributed $70,000 � PR of China contributed $20,000 � SIDA contributed $118,200 (2013) SIDA contributes $116,000 (2014) but allocated by Dec 31 2013 � � � IGCP: 2013 and the Future � Helped fund 30 projects , 7 of which were funded exclusively through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), and 2 of which were unfunded. � � Geodynamics � 5 � (0) � Geohazards � 6 � (3) � Global Change � 11 � (1) � Earth Resources � 2 � (2) � Hydrogeology � 6 � (1) �
2 � 0 � 1 � 4 � International Geoscience Programme � 2014 � UNESCO contributing up to $65,876 to IGCP from its Regular Programme. � � Of this, $17,000 covers the cost of the Theme Leader Meeting � $20,500 is from Field Office funds (Cairo, Jakarta, Montevideo) for projects and scientists in those regions. � � This leaves a total UNESCO contribution to projects of $48,876 � China has agreed to contribute at least $20,000. � � IGCP: 2013 and the Future � IUGS has agreed to contribute $90,000. � � A total of 23 projects remain ongoing , including 7 funded through SIDA. � � A total of 5 new project proposals received. � Geodynamics � 0 � 5 � (0) � Geohazards � 2 � 6 � (3) � Global Change � 3 � 11 � (1) � Earth Resources � 0 � 2 � (2) � Hydrogeology � 0 � 6 � (1) �
2 � 0 � 1 � 4 � International Geoscience Programme � Trends � # of Proposals received � 40 � 35 � 30 � 25 � � IGCP: 2013 and the Future � 20 � 15 � 10 � 5 � 0 �
2 � 0 � 1 � 4 � International Geoscience Programme � Trends � # of Natcom Annual reports received � 40 � 35 � 30 � 25 � � IGCP: 2013 and the Future � 20 � 15 � 10 � 5 � 0 �
2 � 0 � 1 � 4 � International Geoscience Programme � Current Position � 2013 represented a year of enormous challenge for UNESCO. � � The overall budget of the Organisation has shrunk by over 22%. � � To manage this reduction, the Governing Bodies prioritised all of UNESCO’s activities as being of high, medium or low priority. � � Earth Science was considered as being of low priority. � � IGCP: 2013 and the Future � � As a result, the budget available is 39% of its previous level. � Staff Budget has reduced from $2.1M per year to $0.66M. � Activity Budget has reduced from $0.42M per year to $0.17M. � � To ensure survival of IGCP: � Strengthening of Earth Sciences in UNESCO is needed. � Re-focusing of IGCP to reflect priorities of UNESCO and IUGS. � Major extra-budgetary fund-raising activities are needed. �
2 � 0 � 1 � 4 � Earth Science in UNESCO � EARTH SCIENCE INITIATIVE IN AFRICA � • ANESI Launch � • Mobile Geological Mapping Unit � • Earth Science in schools � • SIDA Abandoned Mines � � REMOTE SENSING � • HIST � • SIDS Pilot Project � � IGCP: 2013 and the Future � � GLOBAL GEOPARKS � • 2013: 100 members � • 2014: 15 new applications 24 revalidations � • Ongoing discussions on creation of formal UNESCO Global Geoparks � � GEOHAZARDS � Improving cooperation with DRR unit �
2 � 0 � 1 � 4 � International Geoscience Programme � IGCP & Global Geoparks � For the past year discussions have been ongoing within UNESCO’s Governing Bodies on formalising the link between UNSECO and the Global Geoparks Network through the creation of “UNESCO Global Geoparks.” � � Various options have been considered. � � Over the last month the favoured option, now actively being � IGCP: 2013 and the Future � pursued, is to bring a re-focussed IGCP together with “UNESCO Global Geoparks” under a common, overarching programme that will encourage synergies and cooperation between both activties. � � The details of the final structure are still probably one year from being finalised, new statutes will be needed and they will then need to be approved by UNESCO’s Governing Bodies. � � UNESCO Global Geoparks will be a “no additional cost” activity for UNESCO. �
� IGCP: 2013 and the Future � 2 � 0 � 1 � 4 � Patrick J Mc Keever �
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