National Committee for Geographical Sciences

The National Committee for Geographical Sciences (NCGS) aims to foster geography in Australia, to link the Academy to Australian geographers and relevant scientific societies, and to serve as a link between Australian and overseas geographers, primarily through the International Geographical Union (IGU).

From 2014 onwards, the major activity of the committee has been the preparation of a report which will explain the contributions of geography to the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of Australians and Australia through research, education, training, expertise and community outreach. It will also identify any actions that would enhance these contributions. In preparation of the report, the committee has consulted broadly with stakeholders throughout relevant communities. The report, ‘Strategic directions for geographical sciences’ is expected to be released in 2018.

Governance

• Terms of reference (PDF, 243 KB)

Reports and activities

• Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Inquiry into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, March 2018 (Cameron Allen, Graciela Metternicht, Thomas Wiedmann) (PDF, 280KB)
• Report: Strategic Directions for the Geographical Sciences
• Sustainable Futures—Teaching and learning: A case study approach, edited by Margaret Robertson
• International Year of Global Understanding 2016
• Submission - Inquiry into the management and use of Commonwealth environmental water, April 2018

Related groups and organisations

• International Geographical Union (IGU)

Members