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The International Journal of Speleology, the official journal of the Union Internationale de Spéléologie, is excited to announce a call for papers for a Special Issue on Cave monitoring: the good, the bad, and the nice. Understanding the dynamics of cave environments requires intensive and extensive measurements and monitoring of the physical, chemical, geomorphological, and hydrological parameters, encompassing all features of the caves (geology, hydrology, morphology, air, water, biota, and human impact). Technological advances have shifted observations from sporadic to continuous monitoring, albeit methods vary significantly in frequency, precision, accuracy and duration. Historically, measurements were taken on a “need to know” basis, often focusing on specific parameters like air temperature, while overlooking potentially crucial factors such as CO2 levels or water, soil or rock temperature. Additionally, the lack of affordable…

Dear Member of the UIS, We have noted a recent resurgence of hoax emails purporting to come from members of the UIS Bureau. Please be vigilant, and always check the email address of the sender carefully. All official UIS emails, including those from UIS Bureau members, will come from an address you are familiar with. If you are at all uncertain please use the website contact form to raise an enquiry. Thank you for your continued support of UIS, Yours sincerely, Nadja Zupan Hajna UIS President

We are glad to share with you Volume 65-1&2 of the UIS Bulletin. The PDF Interactive format can be downloaded by clicking on the link: http://uis-speleo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/UIS-Bulletin-65-12-December-2023.pdf The 93 pages of this issue bring the following topics: • TABLE OF CONTENTS • Editorial: The speleology we want in the coming years • President’s Column - by Nadja Zupan Hajna: “Caves and Karst Globally” • Proposal for UNESCO Caves and Karst Day Proclamation • The UIS International Year of Caves and Karst 2021/22 UIS: An Early Summary • Another Mulu expedition in November 2023 • Guidelines for Cave and Karst Protection: Updated and Translated • United Nations: Conferences and speleology • Statement of the German Speleological Federation for the UN Water Conference 2023 • UIS Delegation in Brazil: The present and future…

The France HABE Prize is awarded by the Karst and the Cave Protection Commission of the International Union of Speleology (UIS). The prize is named in memory and honor of Dr. France HABE († 10/12/1999) of Slovenia (Yugoslavia), who among his other many accomplishments served as President of the UIS Protection Department (1973-1997). Its purpose is to promote the protection of karst and caves for generations to come. Their natural legacy is a proven source of increasingly rich information about the history of our planet and humanity, enabling people to act more thoughtfully, efficiently, and sustainably for the future of our environment. The 2023 Prize This year, the candidates dealt with their subject, although very different, by highlighting a wide range of options such as raising awareness of caving, the…

Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends, We are glad to inform you, about the new call for speleological events support. Granted can be international expeditions or other events, focused on the exploration, study, or protection of caves and karst, with emphasis on educational, technical, and/or scientific cooperation. All requests should show explicitly, that the proposed event is in agreement with the Statutes, Internal Regulations and Code of Ethics of the UIS. In addition, speleological expeditions must involve participants from at least three different countries. Requests which do not meet this requirements will not be accepted. Conditions and more details about speleological events support can be found in the Speleological Events Support Guidelines on https://uis-speleo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Speleological-Events-Support-Guidelines-Version-2-September-2019.pdf, or do not hesitate to ask UIS Vice President of Administration Zdenek Motycka at z.motycka@mediform.cz . The deadline…

The Karst and Cave Protection Commission of the International Union of Speleology (UIS) is pleased to announce the opening of the PRIX France HABE 2024. The prize is named in memory and in honor of Dr. France HABE from Slovenia (Yugoslavia), Past President of the Protection Department of the UIS (1973 -1997). The purpose of this prize endowed with 300€ is to promote the protection of karst and caves. Their natural heritage is an increasingly rich source of proven information on the history of our planet and of humanity, allowing us to act in a more thoughtful, effective and sustainable way for the future of our environment. You will find the complete regulations in French, English and Spanish on the UIS website by following this link: http://uis-speleo.org/index.php/karst-and-cave-protection-commission/ Feel free to disseminate widely. Jean-Pierre Bartholeyns President

The France HABE Prize is awarded each year by the Karst and Caves Protection Commission of the International Union of Speleology (UIS). To prevent the distracted and latecomers from biting their fingers, the date for submitting applications has been extended until July 20, 2023. Do not miss this opportunity! All the useful information is here: http://uis-speleo.org/index.php/karst-and-cave-protection-commission/ Le Prix France HABE est décerné chaque année par la Commission Protection du Karst et des Grottes de l’Union Internationale de Spéléologie (UIS) Pour éviter que les distraits et les retardataires ne se mordent les doigts, la date de remise des candidatures est prolongée jusqu'au 20 juillet 2023. Ne manquez pas cette opportunité ! Toutes les informations utiles sont ici: http://uis-speleo.org/index.php/karst-and-cave-protection-commission/ El Premio France HABE es otorgado cada año por la Comisión de Protección del Karst y las Cuevas de la Unión Internacional de Espeleología Para…

Dear Colleagues and Friends, We are pleased to inform you about the new call for funding of speleological events. Grants may be awarded for international expeditions or other events focused on the exploration, study or protection of caves and karst, with emphasis on educational, technical and/or scientific cooperation. All applications should explicitly demonstrate that the proposed event is in accordance with the Statutes, Internal Regulations and Code of Ethics of the UIS. In addition, the event must involve contributors from at least three different countries. Proposals that do not meet these requirements will be rejected. Other requirements and details can be found in the UIS Speleological Event Sponsorship Guidelines at https://uis-speleo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Speleological-Events-Support-Guidelines-Version-2-September-2019.pdf If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UIS Vice President of Administration Zdeněk Motyčka at z.motycka@mediform.cz The UIS Bureau has decided to…

We are glad to share with you Volume 64-2 of the UIS Bulletin. The PDF Interactive format can be downloaded by clicking on the link: http://uis-speleo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/uisb642.pdf The 108 pages of this issue bring the following topics: • Editorial: The motto that builds the UIS • President’s Column - by Nadja Zupan Hajna: “History, Present and Vision” • UIS President’s Report to the General Secretary - by George Veni • The Report of the UIS General Secretary - by Fadi Nader • UIS Treasurer’s Report to the General Assembly - by Nadja Zupan Hajna • The closing of the International Year of Caves and Karst 2021/22 • The first years of the UIS - by Arrigo Cigna • The new UIS Bureau 2022-2025 • The UIS Archive in Postojna, Slovenia •…

As 2022 draws to a close, we’re looking back at this year’s notable events, publications, and new members. The presence of the UIS at the UNESCO Headquarters on three occasions in such a short period of 15 months deserves to be celebrated. The great success achieved has given the UIS unprecedented global recognition, which shows that we are heading in the right direction. At the same time, it shows also that there is still a lot of work to be done. MEMBERSHIP The big news for the UIS in 2022 is that we welcome 6 new member countries: Armenia, Cyprus, India, Libya, Malaysia and Morocco. EVENTS UIS International Year of Caves and Karst 2021/22: Due to the COVID pandemic, the IYCK 2021 was extended through 2022 for public outreach opportunities…