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Preparing to IUMS2026: HOT TOPICS MICROBES AND CLIMATE CHANGE

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International Union of Microbiological Societies

The International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS) is the voice of microorganisms bringing together regional and national societies of microbiology through the world.

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New evidence of the role of microbes in climate management

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Microbiology Leaders Launch Global Climate Change Strategy

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Big plans to conserve tiny organisms globally

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IUMS presented his Mission at FEMS Micro 2025

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Our mission

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Our mission is to foster and promote international exchange, dialogue and collaboration amongst the international community of microbiologists involved in the discovery and applied sciences as well as in development of policy. We seek to align all microbiological societies in raising awareness of the importance of microorganisms in sustaining every form of life on the planet through working towards, and advocating strongly for, the preservation of global microbial diversity.

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BACTERIOLOGY & APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY (BAM)

The aims of the Division of Bacteriology and Applied Microbiology are to further bacteriology and related sciences throughout sponsorship of international meetings, encouraging exchange of information and research in the field of bacteriology and applied microbiology.

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MYCOLOGY AND EUKARYOTIC MICROBIOLOGY (MEM)

The aims of the Division of Mycology and Eukaryotic Microbiology are to further the eukaryotic microbiology, mycology and all related branches of research, encouraging contact among microbiologists, spon¬soring international congresses, symposia, conferences and promoting research and training.

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VIROLOGY

The aims of Division of Virology are to further the discipline of virology and all branches of science related to it, encouraging contact among virologists and interchange of information through sponsorship of international congresses and symposia.

Events of IUMS societies

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Publications

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Microbes Without Borders: Uniting Societies for Climate Action

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Launching the IUCN Microbial Conservation Specialist Group as a global safeguard for microbial biodiversity

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Global emergence of unprecedented lifetime exposure to climate extremes

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Microbial Solutions for Climate Change: Toward an Economically Resilient Future

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Microbial solutions must be deployed against climate catastrophe

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Metabolic engineering of Corynebacterium glutamicum forthe production of pyrone and pyridine dicarboxylic acids

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Climate crisis, cities, and health

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COP29 must move from stalling to action

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