IAU is a global, dynamic organization. Its members are based in every part of the world. This implies to come up with precise, high-quality common documents to compensate for the physical distance. However, these documents are more than classic communication tools for members and collaborators. They are actually the Association’s very pulse and repeating opportunities to claim its determination and commitment in achieving its mission and defending its values.

Working Programmes are meant to define and adapt the Association’s role and mission, to set out the general line of its policy and its priorities according to the members’ needs.

IAU proposed programme and budget 2004-2008 (rtf – 468 kb)

Written in the wake of IAU’s 12th General Conference in Sao Paulo, this document offers more a proposed strategy than a set of specific actions. Assessing the Association’s goals and ongoing activities, it identifies new priorities and challenges, possible new initiatives and approaches to be considered, and sets future-oriented objectives. It also features the Proposed Budget for 2005-2008.

IAU Policy 2000 (pdf, 120 kb)

Written in the wake of IAU’s Mid-term conference on Social Responsibility of Universities in Bangkok (1997) and UNESCO’s World Conference (1998), includes crucial Statements of Principles on Academic Freedom, Internationalization as well as the Kyoto Declaration on Sustainable Development