The Geological Society of London has published a joint briefing note with the British Geological Survey (BGS) and Geology for Global Development (GfGD), outlining the ways in which geologists are key to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Adopted by world leaders at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit on 25 September 2015, the SDGs are an ambitious set of 17 goals that aim to eradicate poverty, ensure universal access to basic services, tackle inequality, end unsustainable consumption patterns, and facilitate inclusive economic growth, social development and environmental protection.

Geology and the UN Sustainable Development Goals briefing note

Joint briefing note from the British Geological Survey, Geology for Global Development and The Geological Society on how geology and geologists are key to achieving the SDGs. 

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	Online Resources Geology for Global Development British Geological Survey - Geoscience for Sustainable Futures website UN Sustainable Development Goals Sustainable Development Goals Science Technology and Innovation Forum
	Journal articles Episodes - Journal of International Geoscience Geology and the Sustainable Development Goals, Joel C. Gill (GfGD). Open Access paper. INGV - Annals of Geophysics Geoscience Engagement in Global Development Frameworks, Joel C. Gill (GfGD) and Florence Bullough (Geological Society) back to top