Geoscience research can directly contribute to solving challenges related to many SDGs, including poverty, hunger, clean water, climate change, and disaster resilience, and more. The recent Geoscience in Action report, created by UNESCO and AGU (Advancing Earth and Space Science) elaborates on this topic and provides specific examples of how geoscience can support each of the 17 SDGs. This helps to illustrate the broad range of applications for geoscience research in the context of sustainability.
Geoscientists need to better communicate the value of their work to policymakers, the public, and other stakeholders. This will help secure funding for research and ensure that geoscience findings are incorporated into decision-making processes.
Collaboration between geoscientists and other disciplines is essential for achieving the SDGs. By working together, researchers can develop more comprehensive and effective solutions to complex sustainability challenges.
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Link to the full text of the Geoscience in Action report, produced by UNESCO and AGU (Advancing Earth and Space Science)