The International Glaciological Society was founded in 1936 to provide a focus for individuals interested in practical and scientific aspects of snow and ice.
Our objectives
The International Glaciological Society’s objectives, enshrined in its Constitution, are to:
- stimulate interest in and encourage research into the scientific and technical problems of snow and ice in all countries;
- facilitate and increase the flow of glaciological ideas and information;
- publish:
- the Journal of Glaciology,
- the Annals of Glaciology,
- ICE, the News Bulletin of the International Glaciological Society, and
- other appropriate publications, such as books and monographs;
- sponsor lectures, field meetings and symposia;
- promote and mentor the next generation of scientists