Sociedad Colombiana de Geología

Sociedad Colombiana de Geología is a non-profit association based in Bogotá D.C., Colombia working on science & research, environment & climate, humanitarian aid & disaster relief.

The Sociedad Colombiana de Geología is a permanent, non-profit academic and scientific society based in Bogotá, Colombia. It aims to promote the study, development, research and dissemination of the Earth sciences. Its work includes fostering international exchange with similar bodies, contributing to research through publications, conferences and working groups, and advising the national government on matters related to the Earth sciences. It also promotes geologists' involvement in territorial planning and municipal risk management, and highlights the role of geoscience in climate change adaptation and disaster prevention. The society runs courses, field trips, student chapters, regional chapters and an annual national geology congress, and invites professionals to affiliate as members.