International Union for Quaternary Research

The International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA) is a global organization dedicated to studying the Quaternary period, which spans the last 2.6 million years. It focuses on understanding Earth's recent climate history, ice ages, and how humans and environment have interacted over time. INQUA brings together scientists from various fields such as geology, archaeology, and paleontology to share research, develop common methods, and address issues like climate change and environmental change. Its goal is to deepen our understanding of Earth's recent past to inform the future.