International Union for Surveys and Mapping (IUSM)

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Founded

1985

History

1985. Statutes approved 15 Jun 1990; amended 12 Aug 1992. Sub name: An Alliance of Geospatial Science and Technology Organizations. Ceased to exist.

Aims

Cooperatively develop interdisciplinary strategies for the profession to serve social needs; facilitate cooperation between member organizations in areas of common interest; develop opportunities for and facilitate the promotion of scientific and technical development in areas of common interest; foster communications and encourage the flow of information within both the profession and the user community; promote availability and appropriate use of high quality geospatial information and related technologies.

Events

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Activities

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Structure

Executive Board (meets once a year), consisting of 2 representatives from each Principal Association and one from each Affiliate. Officers: President, Vice President, Executive Secretary.

Finance

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Relations with Non-Governmental Organizations

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Publications

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Members

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Type I Classification

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Type II Classification

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Subjects *

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UN Sustainable Development Goals **

GOAL 15: Life on Land

UIA Org ID

XE4024

Last News

1998

* Subject classification is derived from the organization names and aims.
** UN SDGs are linked to the subject classification.

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