Encouraged by the appreciated events, organized in 2019 in Ragusa and in Custonaci in 2022, which saw the presence of numerous participants, such as university professors and researches from prestigious universities, speleologists, hikers and nature enthusiasts, in the context of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the CIRS - Hyblean Center […]
Join us in Sewanee, Tennessee for the 2024 NSS Convention. Held on the campus of St. Andrews-Sewanee School, 2024 marks a return to one of the premier caving areas in the United States.
The annual exploration expedition in Avenul de sub Vârful Grind (“Grind Pit”) will take place from 7 to 22 September 2024 in Piatra Craiului Mountains, in the center of Romania. The exploration camp is organized by the Silex Brașov, Focul Viu București, and Avenul Brașov caving clubs. In the past years, other caving clubs in Romania and abroad have also been involved in the explorations. […]
Karst Research Group, Faculty of Geography UGM in cooperation with Asian Union of Speleology cordially welcome you to join the Asian Trans-Disciplinary Karst 2024. This year, the Asian Trans-Disciplinary Karst will be held in two venues and areas: Special Region of Yogyakarta and Kalimantan Timur Province. With various series of events and programs, they offer […]
The 17th European Cave Rescue Meeting is going to take place in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina from September 19th till 22nd 2024. Pre-Meeting from September 18th till 19th 2024. This meeting is organized by the Association of Mountain Rescue Service in Bosnia and Herzegovina (GSSuBiH) on behalf of the European Cave Rescue Association (ECRA). During the Pre-Meeting you can enjoy caving, cave diving and visits to […]
The purpose of the KIG workshops is to bring together scientists from different offices of the USGS, Department of the Interior, other Federal and state agencies, research institutes, and universities to present the results of scientific work in karst areas or discuss karst related programs in their bureaus or offices. Workshops usually consist of technical […]
The Ixtaxochitla Speleological Project (IXSP) is scheduled to take place from December 16, 2024, to January 4, 2025, in the Sierra Negra Mountains, southern Mexico. The IXSP is organized by the Grupo Espeleológico Universitario (GEU) caving club, which is affiliated to the Asociación de Deportes de Montaña y Escalada de la UNAM (ADME-UNAM). For several […]
The UIS History of Speleology Commission, in collaboration with the German Speleological Federation (VdHK), is organizing an online symposium titled "Speleology in Authoritarian Regimes". This event will explore the intersection of speleology (the study of caves and karst) and repressive government regimes, examining how authoritarian states have influenced and, in many cases, oppressed speleological activities […]
This international course includes theoretical lectures on the basic concepts of karsthydrogeology and a few practical demonstrations and field trips within theterritories of Dinaric karst. The course willbe organized by The Centre for Karst Hydrogeology of the University of Belgradeand Geological Survey of the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, supportedby UNESCO-IHP and several other […]
Climate changes and the unrestricted growth of population result in increasing frequency and intensity of extreme hydrological and climatic events in karst regions, posing significant threats to both people and the environment. The 32nd International Karstological School will focus on monitoring these extreme events and understanding their underlying mechanisms, while exploring strategies for early warning, […]
The UIS hosts an International Congress of Speleology every four years, which is the world’s most significant gathering of cave and karst scientists, managers, educators, and explorers. For preliminary information see volume 63-1 of the UIS Bulletin at http://uis-speleo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/uisb631.pdf
Join us and celebrate the International Day of Caves and Karst - IDCK! This September 13th, we are thrilled to announce that the speleological community will celebrate the International Day of Caves and Karst for the first time. This unique event, approved by the UIS General Assembly during the 19th International Congress of Speleology in […]
