IGS NEWSLETTER – October 2020
Helping the world understand the appropriate value and use of geosynthetics
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GeoAmericas 2020: The Buzz on the First Online Geosynthetics Conference
The 4th Pan-American Regional Conference on Geosynthetics (GeoAmericas 2020) will take place online 26 – 31 October 2020. This marks the first major geosynthetics conference to be held in an entirely digital format. Registered participants will be able to login daily and view live lectures and technical sessions, interact with presenters during Q&A time, network, and take the short courses. It’s an innovative approach to bring the global geosynthetics community together. READ MORE
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The Giroud Lecture – 30 Years And Counting
Geosynthetics pioneer J.P. Giroud was coming to the end of his opening address at the 5th International Conference on Geosynthetics (ICG) in 1994 when he was presented with an unexpected honor. The IGS decided to establish a prestigious new lecture – created to recognize exceptional achievement and influence in the field of geosynthetics – in his name. Nearly 30 years later the IGS Giroud Lecture speaker series is still going strong with an alumni that reads like a who’s who of the industry. READ MORE
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IGS Prepares For Kyoto Launch
The IGS is preparing to take part in the official launch of the Kyoto Landslide Commitment 2020 (KLC2020) in November. KLC2020 outlines 10 priority actions to mitigate the significant environmental, socio-economic and human costs of landslides. The IGS was among the first signatories at a ceremony held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France, in September 2019. That event was part of an International Consortium on Landslides (ICL)/International Programme on Landslides (IPL) conference. READ MORE
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IGS Chapter Focus: France
Our French Chapter has been a long-time champion of geosynthetics use and understanding. Chapter President and IGS Vice President Nathalie Touze shares the group’s work so far and ambitions for the future. READ MORE
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Sustainability eBook Now In French!
The IGS eBook on sustainability, launched on Earth Day 2020 in April, is now available in a French language version. The new edition of the eBook, called Preparing the ground for a brighter future, is the first of several translated versions due to be rolled out this year. READ MORE
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10 Questions With… Francesco Fontana
Italian Chapter board member Francesco Fontana has been involved with the IGS for 13 years. Now re-elected to the 2020-2024 IGS Council, he shares his ambitions for his tenure and why he thinks it is “time for the IGS to fly even higher”. READ MORE
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IGS UK Golf Day Goes To The Wire
The IGS UK Chapter resumed its social activities with its annual golf day on September 3rd. Geosynthetics professionals took on a challenging 18-hole course in York, England. The golf day has been running for more than a decade. READ MORE
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Anywhere and Everywhere! | October 26 – 31, 2020
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Online | November 5, 2020
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India Expo Centre, India | November 28 – December 3, 2020
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Cartagena, Colombia | February 22 – 26, 2021
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Athens, Greece | April 8-12, 2021
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Warsaw, Poland | May 16 – 19, 2021
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Chicago, Illinois, USA | May 23 – 26, 2021
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Lima, Peru | July 12 – 14, 2021
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Arlington, Virginia, USA | October 17 - 20, 2021
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Taipei, Taiwan | November 22 – 26, 2021
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Cairo, Egypt | February 21-24, 2022
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Rome, Italy | September 18 – 22, 2022
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The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is a learned society dedicated to the scientific and engineering development of geotextiles, geomembranes, related products, and associated technologies. The core purpose of the IGS is to provide the understanding of and promote the appropriate use of geosynthetic technology throughout the world. |
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