Commissions

Owing to the interactive nature of the subject fields managed by the International Associations, Union Commissions and Working Groups can be established which serve the Union and the international geophysical community by promoting the study of particular interdisciplinary problems.

These bodies are chartered by the IUGG Executive Committee to conduct inter-association science. Union Commissions are reviewed and renewed at each IUGG General Assembly. At present the following Commissions are active:

The purpose and structure of the Union Commissions are described in the Terms of Reference.

In addition, two or more International Associations may set up and support joint working groups to address specific scientific topics.