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The new UIS Bureau will be elected during the 2nd General Assembly of the International Congress of Speleology on 27 July 2025 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Interested candidates are kindly invited to submit their application no later than two days before the election via email, using this form This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the global speleological community.

The 19th ICS is approaching. More than 1,000 people from 50 countries have already registered and 461 papers were submitted. The Third Circular brings many important information about the event, the host city, the technical-scientific and social programs as well. Detailed maps of the venue and a general Congress schedule overview are also included. For those who haven't yet registered, prices are still attractive. Until May 15th, the fee is 66.6% off. Take advantage! Visit the 19th ICS Website: https://www.speleo2025.org/ To access the Circulars: https://www.speleo2025.org/downloads/circular

The Karst and Cave Protection Commission of the International Union of Speleology (UIS) is pleased to announce that the France HABE PRIZE 2025 is even better sponsored. The prize is named in memory and in honor of Dr. France HABE († 10/12/1999) from Slovenia (Yugoslavia), Past President of the Protection Department of the UIS (1973 -1997). The purpose of this prize 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/ The deadline…

The Karst and Cave Protection Commission of the International Union of Speleology (UIS) is pleased to announce the opening of the France HABE Prize 2025. 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. This year the prize is also supported in material by RESSEG and CYANSKY. The deadline to submit for the France Habe Prize 2025 is May 20,…

To meet the requests of numerous speleologists from different countries, the Organizing Committee of the 19th ICS has extended the deadline for submitting papers to February 10, 2025. With this initiative, more people will be able to complete their researchs and submit them in time to be included in the Proceedings of the world's premier speleological event. Visit the website www.speleo2025.org Check the Guidelines and submit your paper.

We are glad to share with you Volume 66-2 of the UIS Bulletin. The PDF Interactive format can be downloaded by clicking on the link: http://uis-speleo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/UIS-Bulletin-66-2-December-2024.pdf The 76 pages of this issue bring the following topics: TABLE OF CONTENTS • Editorial: “Dedication and Commitment are the Keys to Collective Success” • President’s Column - by Nadja Zupan Hajna: “Together for Tomorrow: Advancing Caves and Karst” • UIS Bureau Meeting 2024: Activities in Malaysia and Indonesia • France Habe Prize 2024: The Winner • The Wuinant-Haminte System (Belgium): History, Conservation, and Management • International Cave Animal of the Year: Lepdoptera - Butterflies and Moths! • UIS Arts and Letters Commission presents the new logo • Study on the Cuban “Osito” Descender • The New Face of Balkan Cavers’ Camp 2024 in…

Dear speleologists, As we approach the end of the year, we should reflect on the incredible dedication and passion that unite us all in the world of speleology. From exploring the Earth's hidden treasures to advancing our understanding of caves and karst systems, we are a global community united by common goals and challenges. May the new year bring us further collaboration, awe-inspiring discoveries and increased efforts to protect the fragile cave and karst environment. Together we will illuminate the underground world and promote its recognition and preservation on a global scale. I hope to see many of you at the 19th International Congress of Speleology (19th ICS) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, where we can celebrate our shared passion and achievements. Wishing you joyful holidays and a new year full…

If you have not yet submitted your scientific paper to the 19th International Congress of Speleology (ICS), you are giving the new deadline: JANUARY 20, 2025. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to share your research and interact with leading experts in the field of caves and karst. Join this important event, which will bring together the 38th Brazilian Congress of Speleology and celebrate the 60th anniversary of the UIS! For more information, please visit the website: www.speleo2025.org

Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends, We are glad to inform you, that the second Call for speleological events support in 2024 is open! Granted can be the international expeditions or other events focused on exploration, study, or protection of caves and karst, with emphasis on educational, technical and/or scientific cooperation. UIS Bureau especially encourage young cavers and scientists to submit proposals for their projects, and the Bureau will take these submissions into prefer consideration. All requests should contain description of proposed event as detailed as you are thinking is important for understanding the aims of your project, the purpose for which the funds will be used and show explicitly, that the proposed event is in line with the Statutes, Internal Regulations and Code of Ethics of the UIS. Requests which do…

The 2024 Prize This year, although very different, the topics addressed by the candidates were treated by highlighting a wide range of options such as raising awareness of caving, the protection and conservation of caves and karst environments, the concomitance between exploration results and scientific research, education and tourism without forgetting to identify ways to perpetuate their objectives. The members of the 2024 France Habe Prize Jury rated each submission using an evaluation grid covering relevance, presentation, interdisciplinarity, photography, scientific content, readability and originality. They unanimously decided to award the 2024 France Habe Prize to the monograph project “La Magne souterraine – Le système Wuinant-Haminte et autres phenomena karstiques de la vallée de la Magne” (Belgium) represented by Paul De Bie. The winner will be rewarded with an amount of…