 International Union for Quaternary Research

The International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA) is a scientific organization dedicated to the study and promotion of research in the Quaternary period, which encompasses the last 2.58 million years of Earth's history, including the present day. Established in 1961, INQUA aims to foster collaboration and communication among scientists across various disciplines related to the Quaternary, including geology, paleontology, archaeology, climate science, and ecology.