International Geographical Union

The International Geographical Union (IGU; French: Union Géographique Internationale, UGI) is an international geographical society. The first International Geographical Congress was held in Antwerp in 1871. Subsequent meetings led to the establishment of the permanent organization in Brussels, Belgium, in 1922.

International Geographical Union (IGU)
AbbreviationIGU
Formation1922 (1922)
TypeINGO
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
English, French
President
 Michael Meadows
AffiliationsInternational Science Council
WebsiteIGU-Online.org

The International Geographical Union adheres to the International Science Council (ISC), which it recognizes as the coordinating body for the international organisations of science.

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