What working groups and research themes does the IAG feature on geomorph.org?

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geomorph.org is the website of the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG), and it features the association's working groups mainly through event and grant announcements rather than a static directory. The clearest example in the site's current notices is the DENUCHANGE IAG Working Group, whose 5th workshop is announced for Naxos Island, Greece, 6–9 October 2026. If you want to follow or join a group, the practical route is to watch the site's calls for grants and event notices, which name the group and give the date and place.

How working groups appear on the site

The IAG site presents its research themes through time-bound activities. Each notice typically identifies:

  • the working group or conference name
  • the location and dates
  • a grant or participation call tied to that event

This means the site functions as a rolling bulletin. A group's theme is visible from the title of its workshop or session, and its activity rhythm is visible from how often a new call appears.

Example: DENUCHANGE

The 5th DENUCHANGE IAG Working Group Workshop is listed for Naxos Island, Greece, 6–9 October 2026. The name points to denudation and change in surface processes, and the "5th" indicates a recurring series rather than a one-off meeting. For a reader, that is the signal to look for earlier workshop reports and future calls under the same name.

Research themes visible in current notices

The site's headings show the range of themes the IAG community organises around:

Notice Theme area Date and place
16th National Symposium on Geomorphology SINAGEO National geomorphology symposium Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, 5–11 June 2027
IX Argentine Congress of Quaternary and Geomorphology Quaternary and geomorphology Diamante, Entre Ríos, Argentina, 25–28 August 2026
Geomorphosites 2026 – Heritage Geomorphology Heritage geomorphology Sion, Switzerland, 7–12 September 2026
5th DENUCHANGE IAG Working Group Workshop Working group on denudation and surface change Naxos Island, Greece, 6–9 October 2026

Two patterns stand out. First, working-group activity sits alongside national and regional congresses, so the IAG's themes are not confined to one format. Second, heritage geomorphology appears as a distinct international conference theme, separate from process-focused work such as DENUCHANGE.

How to follow or take part

  1. Check the calls for grants section. Each notice above is framed as a call for grants, which is how the IAG advertises both the event and a route to support attendance.
  2. Note the group name in the title. For recurring groups like DENUCHANGE, the series number tells you how established the group is and when the next edition is likely.
  3. Read grant-holder reports. The site also publishes reports by IAG grant holders, including from the International Conference on Geomorphology (ICG) 2026 and the Young Geomorphologists Training Program in Christchurch, New Zealand, 2–6 February 2026. These reports describe what actually happened at a group's or program's activity, which is often more useful than the call itself.
  4. Plan around the published dates. The notices give exact windows, so you can decide whether to apply for a grant or simply follow the outcomes.

A practical caution: the site does not present a single standing list of all working groups with membership instructions. If you are looking for a specific group, search the event notices and reports for its name rather than expecting a dedicated group page.