The IAGC is a pre-eminent international geochemical organisation whose prime objective is to foster co-operation in, and advancement of, geochemistry in its broadest sense. We sponsor meetings and publications organised by our Working Groups to study problems that benefit from international co-operation. The Association's journal, Applied Geochemistry, is issued 12 times a year and periodically publishes special issues on topics of current importance. In addition, a Newsletter is published twice a year and made available to its members (over 500) either electronically or by regular mail for those that prefer a printed copy.

The IAGC has been very active for many years with the involvement of Council Members and ordinary members in making a number of important changes to the IAGC and its method of operation.