On behalf of the International Association of Geochemistry (IAGC) and the international organising and scientific committees it gives me great pleasure to extend an invitation to you to attend the 7th International Symposium on Applied Isotope Geochemistry in Stellenbosch South Africa.

Applied isotope geochemistry is one of the working groups of the IAGC and seeks to promote the use of both stable and radiogenic isotopes in solving a wide range of geological, environmental and biogeochemical problems through an integrated multi-disciplinary and multi-isotope approach often combined with more conventional geochemistry. Although there is a continuing push for scientists to become ever more specialised in their research, it is only through such multi-faceted approaches that we truly understand the complexities of our natural environment and the impact of human activities on this environment. As the fragile balance of the planet becomes progressively more strained, the need to understand these complex interactions becomes ever more critical.

AIG7 will seek to address many of these issues through novel applications of isotope studies, investigation of new isotope systems and assessment of global isotope databases. New analytical techniques will be a feature as will assessing the quality of isotope data. So come along for a stimulating week of isotope overload in the beautiful Cape winelands. See you in September 2007!!