These are the units charged with the elaboration and execution of the scientific and technical programs of the PAIGH approved by the General Assembly and the Directing Council. They also promote and coordinate the scientific and technical development of their respective fields of action in the Member Countries.

There are four Commissions: Cartography, Geography, History, and Geophysics. They are sub-divided into Committees and Working Groups. They normally meet every two years.

 

CARTOGRAPHY COMMISSION

The Cartography Commission was established under Resolution X adopted at the III General Assembly of the PAIGH, meeting in Lima, Peru, in April 1941.

ACTIVITIES OF THE CARTOGRAPHY COMMISSION

1. Update and extend the existing cartographic infrastructure.
2. Transfer and interchange educational technology in the disciplines of the field.
3. Make efficient use of technology and the processes and products of cartography, combined with other suitable types of information.
4. Aim for a normalization of the procedures and techniques in all cartographic activities.
5. Foster the automation of cartography to accommodate it to the necessities of Member Countries.
6. Promote the coordination and development of geo-referenced information systems.
7. Promote the formation of high-level specialists in the diverse fields of cartography.
8. Promote cooperation among institutions dedicated to cartographic studies in the Americas, as well as with related international organizations.

ATHORITIES OF THE CARTOGRAPHY COMMISSION

Chairman of the Commission:
     TCL. Eng. Geog. Rodrigo Barriga Vargas (Chile)

Vice Chairwoman of the Commission:
     Ms. Cartog. Alejandra Coll Escanilla (Chile)

Technical Secretary of the Commission:
     Eng. Geomensor Mr. Juan Carlos Montero Soto (Chile)

COMMITTEES AND WORK GOUPS OF THE CARTOGRAPHY COMMISSION

 

 

GEOGRAPHY COMMISSION

The Geography Commission was established under Resolution IV adopted at the IV General Assembly of the PAIGH in Caracas, Venezuela, in August 1946.

ACTIVITIES OF THE GEOGRAPHY COMMISSION

1. Establish the spatial impact of urbanization processes in the continent and their effect on economic, social and environmental development.
2. Generate methodologies of geographic analysis that will allow the measurement of the quality of life of urban settlements and recommend directions to facilitate the prioritization of spatial planning action.
3. Undertake studies that lead to an improvement of the quality of life of the inhabitants of the continent on the basis of the rational and harmonic use of the natural resources.
4. Carry out reseach on regional development in its various spatial scales and its relations with the economic, social and cultural integration processes.
5. Improve the teaching of Geography at all levels, with special emphasis on tha formation and training of experts at the higher level.
6. Promote cooperation among the institutions dedicated to geographical studies in the continent and with related international organizations.

ATHORITIES OF THE GEOGRAPHY COMMISSION

Chairman of the Commission:
     Eng. Mario Alberto Reyes Ibarra (México)

Vice Chairman of the Commission:
     Eng. Antonio Hernández Navarro (México)

COMMITTEES AND WORK GROUPS OF THE GEOGRAPHY COMMISSION

 

 

HISTORY COMMISSION

The History Commission was established under Resolution XXVII in the IV General Assembly of the PAIGH in Caracas, Venezuela, August 1946.

ACTIVITIES OF THE HISTORY COMMISSION

1. Study the distinctive processes that the American peoples have followed, their present-day realities and their implications for the future.
2. Promote the preservation and study of archaeological remains and historical monuments in the American continent.
3. Contribute to the study and divulgence of objects and documents related to the history of the Americas that are held in other parts of the world.
4. Support research, meetings and publications of scientific value, as well as the re-issue of scarce works of evident interest for Member Countries.
5. Foster the mutual knowledge and collaboration among the peoples of the American Continent.
6. Promote the formation of human resources more and more trained in the different branches of the historical sciences.
7. Contribute to the academic-scientific exchange among the experts of the Member Countries and their connections to international organizations.
8. Promote cooperation among institutions dedicated to historical studies in the Americas and with related international organizations.

ATHORITIES OF THE HISTORY COMMISSION

Chairwoman of the Commission:
     Dr. Maria Cristina Mineiro Scatamacchia (Brazil)

Vice Chairman of the Commission:
     Dr. Fernando da Silva Camargo (Brazil)

COMMITTEES AND WORK GROUPS OF THE HISTORY COMMISSION

 

 

GEOPHYSICS COMMISSION

The Geophysics Commission was established under Resolution 1 adopted at the IX General Assembly of the PAIGH meeting in Washington, DC, USA, in June 1969.

ACTIVITIES OF THE GEOPHYSICS COMMISSION

1. Study the physical and dynamic properties of the Earth, especially those that tend to mitigate the damages that natural phenomena can cause the people of Member Countries.
2. Promote the development of knowledge in the field of Geophysics and seek to apply it for the socio-economic benefit of Member Countries.
3. Promote the formation of high-level specialists in the diverse fields of Geophysics.
4. Contribute to academic-scientific exchange among geophysicists of Member Countries and strengthen their links to other international organizations.
5. Stimulate regional research projects that focus on problems common to Member Countries and contribute to the normalization of geophysical observations and works.
6. Promote cooperation among the institutions dedicated to geophysical studies in the Americas and with related international organizations.

ATHORITIES OF THE GEOPHYSICS COMMISSION

Chairman of the Commission:
     Dr. Carlos Mendoza (USA)

Vice Chairman of the Commission:
     M.Sc. Bruce W. Presgrave (USA)

COMMITTEES AND WORK GROUPS OF THE GEOPHYSICS COMMISSION