International Year of Planet Earth : geosciencis for society

The International Year of Planet Earth was proclaimed for 2008 by the General Assembly of the United Nations in its Plenary Session on the 22nd of December 2005. In October 2005, UNESCO's General Conference adopted a similar Resolution. The aim of the International Year of Planet Earth is to demonstrate new and exciting ways in which Earth sciences can help future generations meet the challenges involved in ensuring a safer and more prosperous world. For further information on the project and activities in the Czech Republic see www.rokplanetyzeme.cz