Given the increasing international and global nature of many of the world`s natural science problems, USGS uses partnerships as a cornerstone to conduct a wide variety of science and information activities. Many of USGS`s international activities are conducted at the request of U.S. Government agencies such as the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the National Science Foundation. USGS also works with agencies representing over 40 foreign governments and key international organizations such as the United Nations and the International Standards Organization.

These activities are all authorized by legislation and by DOS Circular 175 approved international agreements. In addition USGS`s international activities have also been supported by funding from donor organizations such as the World Bank and the Inter American Development Bank. Both domestic and foreign companies from the private sector are playing an increasing role in research and development, education and technical assistance provided by USGS world wide.

	Armed Forces Institute of Pathology		Asian Development Bank
	Defense Threat Reduction Agency		Department of Agriculture
	Environmental Protection Agency		Food and Agriculture Organization
	Foreign Agricultural Service		Inter-American Development Bank
	National Aeronautics & Space Administration		National Institutes of Health
	National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration		National Science Foundation
	Organization of American States		United Nations
	United Nations Development Programme (log in required)		United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
	United Nations Environment Programme		U.S. Agency for International Development
	USDA Forest Service		U.S. Department of State
	U.S. Trade and Development Agency		The World Bank Group