IGCP 510 – A-TYPE GRANITES AND RELATED ROCKS THROUGH TIME
	GLOBAL CORRELATION OF A-TYPE GRANITES AND RELATED ROCKS, THEIR MINERALIZATION, AND SIGNIFICANCE IN LITHOSPHERIC EVOLUTION

The International Geoscience Program (IGCP - International Geological Correlation Program) has been active for over 30 years, since its launch in 1972 as the International Geological Correlation Project. IGCP was designed to provide support for bringing together researchers in the geological sciences to identify an important research topic, establish a plan for addressing the topical issues, and initiate collaborative research; synthesis and publication of the results is an integral part of IGCP projects. Multi-national and multi-disciplinary projects, especially those involving developing countries, are a priority. Funding for these 5-year cooperative projects is provided through IUGS (International Union of Geological Sciences) and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). IGCP has enjoyed a reputation for being among the most successful international scientific programs. Detailed information can be found at the UNESCO-IGCP website.