Organization

Focused on advancing education, outreach, and policy by overseeing the  GEFO Programme in coordination with EGU Education, GeoArt and related initiatives that strengthen public understanding, cultural engagement, and sustainable development worldwide.

Chair: Monica Guzman

Members: Xavier Juan, Marian Selorm, Young-Shin Park, Paul Palma, Kholoud Mohamed, Agogo Abraham, Clemencia Gomez, Christoper Landicho, Leah Lynham, Roberto Greco, Alejandra Serey and Scott Miller.

Supervise initiatives for ensuring the diverse voices and perspectives within the geoscience community.

Responsible: Enas Ahmed

Members: Sandra Villacorta, Maria Julia Solari, Romina Celabe, Kimie Suzuki and Monica Guzman

Oversee agreements of cooperation with international bodies and try to search for external funding

Responsible: Vacant

Members: Kimie Suzuki, Romina Celabe, Rok Brajkovič, Miguel Cerna Cano, Sharon Locke

Prepares an annual budgetary proposal to be submitted to IUGS
based on the proposed annual work plan of the Commission.

Responsible: Elvaene James

Members: Sandra Villacorta, Kimie Suzuki

Supervises development and co-ordination of COGE publications and contents (COGE journal on geoscience education, books, academic articles, abstracts and others).

Responsible: Clara Vasconcelos

Members: Sandra Villacorta, Rodrigo Gutierrez, Tiago Ribeiro, R. Baskar

Is responsible for the nomination and selection process for the Chris King Medal and other awards planned to recognize achievements and contributions in the field of geoscience education. 

Responsible:   Roberto Greco

Members: Xavier Juan

Advertises and promotes the aims, objectives and achievements of COGE and manages COGE’s presence across various social media platforms.

Responsible: Maria Julia Solari

Members: Angela M (Facebook & Instagram Champion), Stalyn Paucar (X Champion and Youtube Channel Manager), Kimie Suzuki (LinkedIn Champion), Christoper Landicho (webmaster).

Manages internal records, organizing documentation, coordinating meetings, and ensuring adherence to COGE’s governance procedures. Also this committee oversees membership affairs, including assessment of member activity, follow-up communications, and support for maintaining an active and engaged commission.

Responsible: Elvaene James

Members: R. Baskar, Maria Julia Solari