IGS NEWSLETTER – December 2020
Helping the world understand the appropriate value and use of geosynthetics
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The resiliency benefits of geosynthetics will be in the spotlight at the 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics (ICG). The ICG is held every four years and will next take place on September 18 – 22, 2022 in Rome. This 12th edition is jointly organized by the Italian Geotechnical Society (AGI) and the Italian Chapter of the IGS (AGI-IGS). Themed ‘Geosynthetics: leading the way to a resilient planet’, it will explore the use of geosynthetics to withstand the impact of natural events often caused by climate change.
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Best Papers of 2019 Announced! |
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Named in honor of J.P. Giroud, the Giroud Lecture has seen some of the most experienced members of the geosynthetics community sharing their ideas on an international stage.
Given every four years during the International Conference on Geosynthetics, the lecture has until recently been solely delivered by men. This changed in 2018 when Dr. Nathalie Touze, Vice President of the IGS, became the first woman to give the Giroud Lecture, at the 11th ICG in Seoul, Korea. READ MORE
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Keynote Speakers Return For EuroGeo7
Distinguished experts set to address the EuroGeo7 conference in Warsaw, Poland have confirmed their commitment to return next year. A fascinating lecture series with speakers including Professor Martin Ziegler and Dr Kerry Rowe will return, providing thought-provoking discussion. READ MORE
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IGS Chile Collaborates With GSI
Vital information about geosynthetics will receive a wider audience thanks to an IGS Chile initiative. A new collaboration initiated by IGS Chile with the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) allows the Chapter access to the consortium’s white papers, technical guides and practices for translation into Spanish. READ MORE
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Fraser
There is much more to being IGS Treasurer than budgets and spreadsheets. Ian Fraser explains his wide-ranging role and why he thinks sustainability and education are key priorities for the IGS. READ MORE
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Rimoldi
An IGS member for more than three decades and recently re-elected for a fourth term to the IGS Council, Pietro Rimoldi has seen many firsts in the development of the society and geosynthetics. READ MORE
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Preston
Kendall
Increasing young member engagement is a priority for the IGS. Preston Kendall leads this initiative for the Australasian Chapter of the IGS.
H ere he shares his thoughts on how to attract the next generation of geosynthetics engineers. READ MORE
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IGS Chapter Focus: Greece
Prestigious highway and airport projects will occupy the Greek geosynthetics industry over the coming years. Ioannis N. Markou, Vice President of the Greek Chapter of the IGS, known as the Hellenic Geosynthetics Society (HGS), shares his thoughts on behalf of the chapter. READ MORE
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IGS Chapter Focus: Thailand
The Thailand Chapter of the IGS will soon celebrate two decades of Society membership. Chapter President Suksun Horpibulsuk shares trends in the Thai market for geosynthetics, and highlights priorities for the group.
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IGS Officers and Council Committee members met online recently to confirm developments and set priorities for the year ahead. Highlights during the virtual meetings included official confirmation of the IGS’s new charitable body, the IGS Foundation. The organization aims to improve the learning and adoption of geosynthetics worldwide. READ MORE
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Sustainability eBook Now In: |
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India Expo Centre, India | February 24- 27, 2021
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Cartagena, Colombia | February 22 – 26, 2021
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Athens, Greece | April 8-12, 2021
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Warsaw, Poland | May 16 – 19, 2021
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Taipei, Taiwan | November 22 – 26, 2021
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Cairo, Egypt | February 21-24, 2022
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Rome, Italy | September 18 – 22, 2022
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The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is a learned society dedicated to the scientific and engineering development of geotextiles, geomembranes, related products, and associated technologies. The core purpose of the IGS is to provide the understanding of and promote the appropriate use of geosynthetic technology throughout the world. |
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