Latest developments

  • 16th International Geochronology Summer School 2025
    16th International Geochronology Summer School 2025

    The 16th International Geochronology Summer School 2025 – Dating Techniques in Environmental Research will be held between 31 August to 4 September 2025 in Morteratsch (Pontresina, Engadine, Switzerland). For more details visit the website.

  • Paleopedology Newsletter Issue 35 is now out!
    Paleopedology Newsletter Issue 35 is now out!

      The Paleopedology Newsletter is a collaborative initiative of the IUSS Commission 1.6 – Paleopedology and the INQUA Paleopedology Working Group. Stay updated on the latest events, research advances, and upcoming opportunities in paleopedology. For…

  • INQUA-SEQS Meeting
    INQUA-SEQS Meeting

    Quaternary stratigraphy and Quaternary maps as a base to understand the environment of mankind.

  • Workshop on Palaeosoil Analysis in Late Glacial Sandy Terrains Across Europe
    Workshop on Palaeosoil Analysis in Late Glacial Sandy Terrains Across Europe

    The multidisciplinary international team of the INQUA Project PAST invites you to participate in a workshop focused on Late Glacial palaeosoils in sandy terrains across Europe.

Palaeoclimate (PALCOM)

Palaeoclimate (PALCOM)

Palaeoclimate (PALCOM)

The INQUA Palaeoclimate Commission (PALCOM) supports a growing community of scientists and research groups focused on advancing our understanding of Quaternary climates. We emphasize the development of novel reconstructions and dating techniques to gain deeper insights into past climate drivers and variability, including abrupt events and long-term trends. PALCOM provides a platform for researchers to share knowledge, collaborate on innovative projects, and contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of Earth’s climate history.

PALCOM actively promotes international collaborative research through INQUA-supported projects. We prioritize greater participation and representation of researchers from the Global South, recognizing the value of diverse perspectives in addressing global climate challenges. By facilitating these collaborations, PALCOM aims to create a more inclusive and globally representative paleoclimate community.

PALCOM is dedicated to supporting early-career researchers and research groups from less-developed countries, ensuring that diverse voices contribute to shaping the future of paleoclimate science. We believe that fostering the next generation of paleoclimate scientists is vital for addressing the complex climate challenges facing our planet.

Current projects under the PALCOM umbrella include: WiSH – Warm Intervals in the Southern Hemisphere; INTIMATE – INTegrating Ice core, Marine and TErrestrial records for advanced palaeoclimate reconstruction; TRAC-XSA – Training Researchers in Core Analysis with Scanner XRF for South America; and S4 – Summer School on Speleothem Science. For the remaining inter-congress period ahead of the 2027 INQUA congress in India, the commission will maintain effective communication with its membership base and organize meetings with project managers and the congress organizing committee.

Scientific Journals

INQUA serves the Quaternary Research community by supporting the publication of two scientific journals published by Elsevier • Quaternary International (QI), a hybrid Journal launched in 1989 • Quaternary Environments and Humans (QEH), a full Open Access Journal launched in 2023

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