About INSA

Introduction

The International Union of Pure and Applied Biophysics(IUPAB) was established in 1961. The objectives of the IUPAB are:

-to organise international cooperation in biophysics and promote communication between the various branches of biophysics and allied subjects;
-to encouraage within each adhering body cooperation between the societies that are interested in the advancement of biophysics in all its aspects.

Secretariat:
Professor Cris dos Remedios,IUPAB Secretary-General,Bosch Institute, Anderson Stuart, F13, University of Sydney 2006, AUSTRALIA
dosremedios@iupab.org
louisem@anatomy.usyd.edu.au

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No. of Commissions 6; No. of Joint Groups: 2
No. of Affiliated Commissions:1

Introduction

The Union was admitted to ICSU in April,1947. Since its formation, The Union has remained a focal point for international cooperation in crystallography. It has 21 Commissions, which are concerned with either a principal publishing activity or a major topic or field of concern to crystallographers. The second group of Commissions organize many international projects concerned with the establishment of internationally acceptable standards or methods of procedure. Also they organize specialist meetings or short courses of instructions for young scientists. IUCr has following objectives:

-to promote international cooperation in crystallography to contribute to the advancement of all aspects of crystallography;
-to promote international publication of crystallographic research;
-to facilitate standardization of methods, units, nomenclature and symbols used in crystallography and
-to form a focus for the relations of crystallography to other sciences.

Secretariat:
MH Dacombe, Executive Secretary IUCr, IUCr Secretariat, 2 Abbey Square,Chester CH1 2 HU UK
Tel: (44 1244)345431, Fax:(44 1244) 344843,E.mail: execsec@iucr.org, http://www.iucr.org

Introduction:

Established in 1919. IUPAC is recognized as the international authority on chemical nomenclature, terminology, symbols, units, atomic weights and related topics. Its reports and recommendations on these matters are generally accepted as definitive and often from the basis for drafting regulations relating to chemical manufacturing, international commerce and matters relevant to food, health and the environment. The following are its objectives:

-to promote the continuing cooperation amongst the chemists of the Member Countries.
-to study topics of international importance to Pure and Applied Chemistry which need regulation, standardisation and codification;
-to cooperate with other international organisations which deal with the topics of chemical nature;
-to contribute to the advancement of Pure and Applied Chemistry in all its aspects.
-The International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry serves to advance the worldwide aspects of the chemical sciences and to contribute to the application of chemistry in the service of human kind. As a scientific, international, non-governmental and objective body, IUPAC can address many global issues involving the chemical sciences.

Secretariat:
Dr. Terry A Renner, Executive Director, IUPAC Secretariat, 104 T.W.Alexander Drive, Building 19, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA, Tel: +1 919 485 8700
E.mail: secretariat@iupac.org

Introduction

The International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) was established in 1922. The aims of the IUPAP are:

-to stimulate and promote international cooperation in physics
-to sponsor suitable international meetings and to assist organising committees;
-to foster the preparation and the publication of abstracts of papers and tables of physical constants;
-to promote international agreements on the use of symbols, units, nomenclature and standards;
-to foster free circulation of scientists and
-to encourage research and education.

Secretariat:
Dr.Williamina Lazaro, IUPAP Secretariat, C/o Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London, W1B 1NT, United Kingdom, Tel:+44 0 20 7470 4849, Fax:+44 0 20 7470 4861
E.mail: admin.iupap@iop.org

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No. of Votes:4
No. of Commissions:20
No. of Affiliated Commissions:4
Inter Union Commission:19

Introduction
The mission of the International Astronomical Union (IAU), founded in 1919, is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation. IAU activities range from the definition of fundamental astronomical and dynamical constants and unambiguous astronomical nomenclature, rapid dissemination of new discoveries, organization of international observing campaigns, and promotion of educational activities in astronomy to early informal discussions of possible future international large-scale facilities. The IAU is also the sole internationally recognized authority for giving designations and names to celestial bodies and their surface features.

Secretariat:
Dr.Ian F.Corbett, IAU General Secretary, UAI Secretariat. 98 bis blvd Arago, F-75014 Paris, France, Tel:+33 14325 83 58, Fax:+33 143 25 26 16, e.mail: icorbett@eso.org

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Voting Rights- Adm matters:1, Budget matters:4
No.of Divisions: 12
No. of Commissions:55

Introduction
The International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (IUBMB), created in January 1955, is dedicated to promoting international cooperation in biochemistry via research, discussion, publication and standardization and is committed to promoting high standards of biochemistry throughout the world. The IUBMB fulfils these mandates in a variety of ways. Committees, charged with sponsoring symposia, educational activities and discussion of frontier research topics, sponsor meetings in all parts of the world. On average, an IUBMB-sponsored activity occurs every ten days around the world.

Secretariat:
Professor Michael P.Walsh, General Secretary, IUBMB, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Faculty of  Medicine, University of Calgary, 3330 Hospital Drive N.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2N 4N1, Tel:+1 403 220 3021, Fax:+1 403 270 2211, E.mail:walsh@ucalgary.ca

Introduction

The International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS) was founded in 1927. The objectives of IUMS are:

-to promote the study of microbiological sciences internationally
-to initiate, facilitate and coordinate research and other scientific activities which involve international cooperation;
-ensure the discussion and dissemination of the results of international cooperative research; promote the organisation of
..international symposia and meetings and assist in the publication of their reports;
-represent microbiological sciences in ICSU and maintain contact
..with other international organisations.

Secretariat
Robert A.Samson, Secretary-General, IUMS, Centraal Bureau voor Schimmelcultures, P.O.Box 85167, 3508 AD Utrecht, The Netherlands, Tel:+31 30 2122600, Fax: +31 30 251 2097, E.mail:r.samson@cbs.knaw.nl
http://www.iums.org

Professor Shahid Jameel, FNA, Chairman

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No.of Votes: 2
No.of Divisions:3
No.of Committees & Commissions:15
No. of Federations: 2

Introduction

Established in 1919. Dedicated to scientific study of Earth and applications of the knowledge gained by the such studies to the needs of the society, such as mineral resources, reduction of effects of natural hazards and environmental preservation. The objectives of IUGG are the promotion and coordination of physical, chemical and mathematical studies of the Earth and its environment in space. These studies include the shape of the Earth, its gravitational and magnetic fields, the dynamics of the Earth as a whole and of its component parts, Earth's internal structure, composition and tectonics, the generation of magmas, volcanism and rock formation, the hydrological cycle including
snow and ice, all aspects of ocean, the atmosphere, ionosphere, magnetosphere and solar-terrestrial relations, and analogous problems associated with the Moon and other planets. Union activities embrace studies of the Earth by artificial satellites and other techniques for deploying instruments at high altitude.

The Union comprises seven semi-autonomous Associations, each responsible for a specific range of topics or themes within the overall scope of the Union's activities and each with a sub-structure.

Associations: IAG, IASPEI, IAVCEI, IAGA, IAMAS, IAHS, IACS and IAPSO

Secretariat:
Dr.Alik T Ismail-Zadeh, IUGG Secretary General,
University of Karlsruhe, Geophysical Institute, Hertzstr.16, 76187 Karlsruhe, Germany, Fax: +49 721 71173, E.mail:secretariat@iugg.org

INTERNATIONAL GEOGRAPHICAL UNION (IGU)

Introduction

The International Geographical Union was created in Brussels in 1922. The Union organizes international congresses, regional conferences and specialized symposia. The objectives of the IGU
are:

-To promote the study of geographical problems; to initiate and coordinate geographical research requiring international cooperation and to promote its scientific discussions and publication;
-To provide for the participation of geographers in the work of relevant international organizations; to facilitate the collection and diffusion of geographical data and documentation in and between all member countries;
-To promote international geographical congresses, regional conferences and specialized symposia related to the objectives of the Union, to participate in any other appropriate form of international cooperation with the object of advancing the study and application of geography.

Secretariat:
Professor Michael E Meadows, Department of Environmental & Geographical Sciences, South Lane, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 770 South Africa, Tel:+27216502873, Fax: +27216503456
E.mail: mmeadows@mweb.co.za

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No.of Votes:1
No.of Commissions: 37
Special Committee: 22, Task Forces 4

Introduction
The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) was founded in 1961. The objectives of the Union are to encourage the study of geoscientific problems, particularly those of world-wide significance; facilitate international and interdisciplinary cooperation in geology and its related sciences; provide continuity to such cooperation; support and provide scientific sponsorship to the quadrennial International Geological Congress. A major part of IUGS effort goes into multidisciplinary international joint programme i.e. programmes sponsored by the IUGS and one or more other organizations. The International Geological Correlation Programme (IGCP) is cosponsored by the UNESCO and the IUGS. The research oriented Lithosphere Programme, cosponsored by IUGG, ICSU and IUGS focuses on the dynamics, origin and evolution of Earth's deep crust and upper mantle(lithosphere) and pays special attention to the continents and their margins.

IUGS has 6 commissions, 5 task groups and 36 affiliated organizations.

Secretariat:
Professor Peter T.Bobrowsky, Secretary-General, IUGS, Geological Survey of Canada, 601 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0E8,
FAX : +1 613 992 0190
E.mail: pbobrows@nrcan.gc.ca, http://www.iugs.org

Introduction
The establishment of Inter-Union Commission on the Lithosphere was approved in 1980 at the XVIII General Assembly of ICSU with the objective of undertaking an international programme of interdisciplinary research for an improved understanding of the Earth, especially those aspects on which human society depends for its well-being. The programme is primarily concerned with the current state, origin, evolution and the dynamics of the lithosphere, with special attention to the continents and their margins. One special goal is to strengthen the Earth sciences and to make their application in the developing countries more effective. The parent Unions of ICL are IUGG and IUGS.

Secretariat:
Roland Oberhansli, Secretary General, University of Potsdam, Institute of Geosciences, Karl Liebknecht Strasse 24, 14476 Potsdam, Germany, Tel:+49 331 977 5808, Fax:+49 331 977 5700, E.mail: secretariat-IL:P@gfz-potsdam.de; roland.oberhaensli@uni-potsdam.de

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Introduction
The International Union of Quaternary Research (INQUA) has been established in 1928 by group of scientists seeking to improve understanding of environmental change during the glacial ages through interdisciplinary research. Today, more than 35 member countries spread through out the world, contribute to INQUA. Initially  INQUA’s basic goal is to promote improved communication and international collaboration in basic and applied aspects of quaternary research. It has 5 commissions.

Secretariat:
Dr.Julius Lejju, Secretary General, INQUA, Associate Dean, Faculty of Science, Mbarara University of Science & Technology P.O.Box. 1410, Mbarara-Uganda, Tel:+256 782 809814, Fax:+ 256 485 20872,
Email: lejju2002@yahoo.co.uk; jlejju@must.ac.ug

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No. of Commissions:5
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Introduction
The International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics(IUTAM) was formed in 1946 with the object of creating a link between persons and national or international organisations engaged in scientific work (theoretical and experimental) in mechanics or in related sciences. It does so mainly by organizing international meetings to deal with scientific problems.

Secretariat:
Dr. Frederic Dias, IUTAM Secretary General, Centre de Mathematiques et de Leurs Applications, Ecole Normale Superieure de Cachan, 94235 Cachan, France
Tel: +353 1716 2559, FAX:353 1716 1172, E.mail:frederic.dias@cmla.ens-cachan.fr  http://www.iutam.org

INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICAL UNION (IMU)

Introducation

The International Mathematical Union (IMU) was founded in its present form in 1951. It originally adhered to IRC and ICSU from 1925 to 1932. The objective of the Union is to promote international cooperation in mathematics. It supports international scientific meetings and conferences and other international mathematical activities considered likely to contribute to the development of mathematical science in any of its aspects, pure and applied or educational.

Secretariat:
Dr.Martin Grotschel, Secretary, IMU, Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB), Takustr 7, D-14193, Berlin, Germany
FAX:+49 30 84185-269
E.mail:secretary@mathunion.org

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES (IUNS)

Introduction

The International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) was elected to the membership of ICSU in 1968. The objectives of the IUNS are:

-to promote international cooperation in the scientific study of nutrition and its application;
-to encourage research and the exchange of scientific information in nutritional sciences by holding congresses and conferences, by publications and other suitable means;
-to establish such commissions, committees and other bodies as may be required in the pursuit of the first two objectives;
-to provide means of communication with other organisations, and to encourage participation in the activities of ICSU, of which the IUNS is a member;
-to develop activity regarded as helpful and appropriate in achieving the objectives of the Union.

Secretariat:
Professor Rekia Belahsen, Secretary General, IUNS, Training & Research Unit on Nutrition & Food Sciences, Chouaib Dukkali University, School of Sciences, El Jaidida 24000, Morocco, Tel: 212 523 34 2325/212 523 37 0423, Fax:212 523 34 21 87/4449, E.mail:b.rekia@gmail.com; rekiabelahsen@yahoo.fr

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (IUPS)

Introduction

Established in 1955.  The  IUPS was formed from the Permanent Committee, established in 1929 to organise the International Physiological Congresses.  The objectives of IUPS are:

-to encourage the advancement of the physiological sciences;
-to facilitate the dissemination of knowledge in the field of  physiological sciences;
-to foster and encourage research in the field of  physiological sciences;
-to promote the International Congresses of Physiological  Sciences;
-to promote such other meetings as may be useful for the advancement for physiological sciences and
-to promote such other measures as will contribute to the development of Physiological Sciences in developing  countries.

Secretariat:
Walter Boron,  Secretary General, IUPS , David and Inez Myers/ Antonio Scarpa Professor of Physiology & Biophysics, Department of Physiology & Biophysics, Case Western University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, Tel: 1 216 368 3400, E.mail: wfb2@case.edu, Leslie Price, IUPS Manager:  leslie.price@case.edu

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No. of Votes: 3
No. of Commissions: 8 active Scientific Commissions and s7 Committees of IUPS.

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PHARMACOLOGY (IUPHAR)

Introduction

The International Union of Pharmacology (IUPHAR) gained separate existence from the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS) in 1965 although it got independent membership of ICSU in 1972. The objectives of IUPHAR are:

-to enhance collaboration between pharmacologists at an international level;
-to advance the science and appropriate applications in therapeutics;
-to stimulate research in perceived growth areas of special significance;
-to advance the training of teachers of pharmacology and the importance of pharmacology in the medical, dental, pharmaceutical and veternary curricula of universities and specialist schools throughout the world.

Secretariat:
S.J.Enna, Secretary-General, University of Kansas, medical Centre, 3901, Rainbow Boulevard, Mail Stop 4016, Kansas City, Kansas 66160, USA, Fax: 1 (913)588-7373
E.mail: IUPAHR@Kumc.edu, www.iuphar.org

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Category: 1200 members
No. of Votes: Based on members
No. of Sections:5
No.of Divisions:2
No. of Committees:2

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SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON OCEANIC RESEARCH (SCOR)

Introduction

The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) was established by the Executive Board of ICSU, in July 1957 to further international scientific activitity in all branches of oceanic research. To do so, SCOR examines problems and identifies elements that would benefit from enhanced international action, including improvement of scientific methods, design of critical experiments and measurement programmes, and relevant aspects of science plicy; foster recognistion of individual marine scientists and laboratories; presents the view of marine scientists to the appropriate international community; and cooperates with national and international organisations concerned with scientific aspects of ocean research and inter-related activities.

Secretariat
Edward R.Urban, Executive Director, SCOR, College of Earth & Environment, Robinson Hall, University of Deleware, New York DE 19716, USA, Tel:+1 302 831 7011, Fax:+ 1 302 831 7012, E.mail: ed.urban@scor-int.org
http://www.jhu.edu/scor

COMMITTEE ON SPACE RESEARCH (COSPAR)

Introduction

The Committee on Space Researach (COSPAR) was established by ICSU in 1958 as an interdisciplinary body concerned the progress on an international scale of all kinds of scientific investigations carried out with space vehicles, rockets and balloons. COSPAR’s objectives are to promote on an international level scientific research in Space, with emphasis on the exchange of results, information and opinions, and to provide a forum, open to all scientists for the discussion of problems that may affect scientific space research.

Secretariat:
Dr.J.L.Fellous, Executive Director, COSPAR, c/o CNES, 2 place Maurice Quentin, 75039  Paris, France, Tel: (33 1)44 76 75 10, Fax: (33 1) 44 76 7437
E.mail:cospar@cosparhq.cnes.fr, wwww.cosparhq.org

JOINT NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR COMMITTEE ON SPACE RESEARCH (COSPAR); INTERNATIONAL UNION OF RADIO SCIENCE (URSI) AND SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL PHYSICS (SCOSTEP)
(cosparhq.org; www.ursi.org; www.ngdc.noaa.gov/SCOSTEP/scostep.html)

1. Dr. Archana Bhattacharyya FNA (Chair)
2. Dr. Anil Bharadwaj, FNA
3. Professor A.Jayaraman, NARL, Tirupathi
4. Professor K Niranjan, Andhra Univ., Waltair
5. Professor Animesh Maitra, Calcutta University, Kolkata
6. Professor P.Janardhan, PRL, Ahmedabad
7. Dr. Ramesh Koul, BARC,Mumbai
8. Professor S.Ananthakrishnan, FNA, Member Ex-Officio

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No.of Scientific Commissions and Panels: 17

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF RAIDIO SCIENCE (URSI)

Introduction
The International Union of Radio Science (URSI) was created in 1919. The objectives of the URSI are:

-to promote and organise research requiring international cooperation, and the discussion and dissemination of the results of
..this research;
-to encourage the adoption of common methods of measurement, and the inter comparison and standardization of the
..measuring instruments used in scientific work;
-to stimuilate and coordinate studies of (i) the scientific aspects of telecommunications using electromagnetic waves, guided
..and unguided; (ii) the generation and detection of these weaves and the processing of the signals embedded in them.

Secretariat:
P.Lagasse, Secretary-General, URSI Secretariat, C/o Univeristy of Gent (INTEC), Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 41, B-9000 Gent, Belgium,
Fax (329)264 4288, E-mail: info@ursi.org, www.ursi.org

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No.of Votes: 8
No.of Commissions: 10

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL PHYSICS (SCOSTEP)

Introduction

The Scientific Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Physics (SCOSTEP) was originally establishned as an Inter-Union Commission following a Resolution adopted at the XI General Assemnly of ICSU at Bombay in 1966. It was modified by the 14th General Assembly of ICSU at Helsinki in 1972 to a Special Committee and by the 17th General Assembly in 1978 to a Scientific Committee. Its principal tasks are :

1. To promote international interdisciplinary programmes in solar terrestrial physics and to orgnise and coordinate such programmes of interest to and approved by atleast two of the following bodies i.e. IAU., IUGG, IUPAP, URSI and COSPAR;
2. To define the data relating to these programmes that should be exchanged through the World Data Centres;
3. To provide such advice as may be required by the ICSU bodies and World Data Centres concerned with these programmes;
4. To work with other ICSU bodies in the coordination of symposia in solar terrestrial physics, especially on topics related to SCOSTEP's programmes.

Secretariat:
Professor Marianna Shepherd, Scientific Secretary, SCOSTEP, Cnetre for Research in Earth and Space Science, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, Canada M3J 1P3, Tel:+1 416 736 2100,ext.33828, fax:+1 416 736 5626, E.mail:mshepher@yorku.ca
http://www.yorku.ca/scostep/

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No. of Votes:1

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL GEOSPHERE-BIOSPHERE PROGRAMME
(SC-IGBP)

Introduction

A special Committee for the IGBP was created at the 21st General Assembly of ICSU in 1986 to plan for the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme: A Study of Global Change (IGBP). The objectives of the SC-IGBP are:

- to describe and understand the interactive physical, chemical and biological processes that regulate the total Earth system, the unique environment that it provides for life, the changes that are occurring in this system and the manner in which they are influenced by human actions. A Scientific Committee was appointed in September,1990 (as the successor to the Special Committee) to guide the implementation of the IGBP research.

Secretariat:
Sybil Seitzinger, Executive Director, IGBP Secretariat, Royal Swedish
Academy of Sciences, Box 50005, Lilla Frescativagen 4, 10405
Stockholm, Sweden, Fax:(46 8)16 64 05, E.mail:sybil.seitzinger@igbp.kva.se
http://www.igbp.kva.se

JOINT NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR INTERNATIONAL GEOSPHERE-BIOSPHERE PROGRAMME (IGBP) AND WORLD CLIMATE RESEARCH PROGRAMME (WCRP)

1. Professor S K Satheesh, FNA, Chairman
2. Professor A.K.Singhvi, FNA
3. Professor B.N.Goswami, FNA
4. Dr.V V S Sharma, NIO, Vishakapatnam
5. Dr. (Mrs)Abha Chhabra, SAC, Ahmedabad
6. Dr. Suresh Babu, Project Manager, SPL, ISRO, Thiruvananthapuram
7. Dr. Shakeel Ahmed, NGRI, Hyderabad

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No. of Votes: Not Applicable
No. of Core Projects: 14

WORLD CLIMATE RESEARCH PROGRAMME (WCRP)

Introduction

The conduct of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) is governed by an agreement in 1993 between ICSU, WMO and IOC which makes the programme a collaborative undertaking of the three organisations. The objectives of WCRP are to develop the fundamental scientific understanding of the physical climate system and climate processes need to determine to what extend climate can be predicted and the extent of man's influence on climate.

There is a joint WMO/ICSU and IOC scientific committee (JSC) which provided scientific guidance in all aspects of the WCRP in harmony with overall aims of the sponsoring organisations.

Secretariat:
Ghassem Asrar, Director, WCRP, c/o WMO, Case postale 2300, 1211 Geneva 2, Switzerland, Fax: (41 22)730 8036
E.mail: gasrar@wmo.int
http://www.wcrp@wmo.int

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No. of Projects: 4

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (IUBS)

Introduction

The International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS) was created in 1919. Its objectives are: to promote the study of biological sciences; to initiate, facilitate and coordinate research capacity building and other scientific activities, which necessitate international and interdisciplinary cooperation; to ensure the discussion and dissemination of the results of cooperative research, and especially those of IUBS scientific programs; to promote the organization of international conferences and to assist the publication of their reports.
The IUBS scientific programmes are of an interdisciplinary nature. These programmes include among others, integrative biology, biodiversity (DIVERSITAS), bioethics, biotechnology, bio-indicators, biological education, biological nomenclature, biosystematics, reproductive biology and aquaculture and biological complexity.

Secretariat:
Nathalie Fomproix, Executive Director, IUBS, Bat 442 Universite, Paris-Sud 11,91405 Orsay Cedex, France,  FAX:(331) 691 51 797
E.mail: secretariat@iubs.org , nfomproix@iubs.org,  http://www.iubs.org

COMMITTEE ON DATA FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (CODATA)

Introduction

The Committee on Data for Science and Technology (CODATA) was set up by the XI General Assemby of ICSU held at Bombay during January 1966. CODATA is concerned with all types of qualitative data resulting from experimental measurements or observations in the physical, biological, geological and astronomical sciences. Particular emphasis is given to data management problems common to different scientific disciplines and to data used outside the field in which they were generated. The general objectives are:

-the improvement of the quality and accessibility of data, as well as the methods by which data are acquired, managed and analysed;
-the facilitation of international cooperation among those collecting, organising and usng data; and
-the promotion of an increased awareness in the scientific and technical community of the importance of these activities.

Secretariat:
K.Cass, Executive Director, CODATA, 51 Boulevard de Montmorency,
75016 Paris, France, Fax (33 1)4288 1466
E.mail: codata@dial.oleane.com, http://www.codata.org/

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