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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…

The Karst and Cave Protection Commission of the International Union of Speleology (UIS) is pleased to announce the opening of the PRIX France HABE 2023. 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

UIS is formally supporting Karst, Caves and People 2023. Karst, Caves and People 2023 will be organize on the occasion of 300th anniversary of the first descent to the Macocha Abyss in 1723, the deepest known Abyss in the world in that time and one of the most known karst phenomenas ever! Attached you can find the first circular. Second circular will be published in January 2023, but more info will be regularly announced step by step at https://www.speleo.cz/karst-caves-and-people-2023.      

Dear colleagues, Dear Friends The next deadline for submition of requests for speleological events support is November 30, 2022. 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. All requests should show explicitly, that the proposed event is in agreement with the Statutes, Internal Regulations and Code of Ethics of the UIS. More details can be found on the Speleological Events Support Guidelines, or do not hesitate to ask UIS Vice President of Administration Zdenek Motycka at z.motycka@mediform.cz All request shoud be sent before deadline to the UIS via Secretary General Johannes Mattes at secretary@uis-speleo.org Zdenek Motycka UIS Vice President of Administration

At the International Congress of Speleology last month the UIS General Assembly elected a new Bureau to conduct the daily business of the UIS: Officers: President: Dr. Nadja Zupan Hajna (Slovenia) Secretary General: Dr. Johannes Mattes (Austria) Vice President of Administration: Zdenek Motyčka (Czech Republic) Vice President of Operations: Nivaldo Colzato (Brazil) Treasurer: Dr. Mladen Garašić (Croatia) Adjunct Secretaries: Prof. Jose Calaforra (Spain) Ged Campion (United Kingdom) Marc Mentens (Philippines) Dr. Mario Parise (Italy) Dr. Patricia Seiser (USA) Nathalia Uasapud (Colombia) Bärbel Vogel (Germany) The General Assembly also welcomed five new countries to the Union: Amenia, Cyprus, India, Libya, Malaysia, and Morocco. Congratulations to the new Bureau and many thanks to the previous Bureau for their five years of service.

The deadline for submitting candidature for the Bureau was extended to Friday 29th of July. To submit your form go to https://form.jotform.com/71934426165156