is an independent non-profit organization and was founded in 2002 under Cooperative agreement between the Government of KR and the German GeoForschungs Zentrum, Potsdam, Germany.  The main purpose of CAIAG is assistance in scientific research in the field of geosciences: Geodynamics and geocatastrophes; Climate, water and geoecology; Use and protection of resources. Along with this CAIAG deals with a development of technical infrastructure and information management, as well as a raising the level of scientists’ education, training and capacity building.