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2019 GfGD Annual Conference on Earth Science, Health and Wellbeing

Our 7th Annual Conference, hosted at The Geological Society explored the role of the Earth sciences in helping to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 3, ensuring ‘Good Health and Well-being’.

Leadership, Annual ConferenceJesse ZondervanNovember 16, 2019Earth Science, Health, Wellbeing, volcanic ash, lead, Fluoride, minerals

GfGD-Funded MSc Research Informs Sustainability of Water Programmes in Tanzania

Gerald, an MSc student from Malawi, complete his thesis evaluating the sustainability of water projects in rural Tanzania on behalf of The Eleanor Foundation, at Cranfield University.

International ProjectsGuest UserSeptember 13, 2019GfGD, Water Programmes, Tanzania, Sustainable Water

GfGD Provides Support for 1st Congress on Integrated Disaster Management in Guatemala

As part of our international work in Guatemala, we provided 11 scholarships to facilitate attendance in this congress. Scholarships supported 11 Guatemalan and Mexican participants, including students and representatives of government organisations, NGOs, and teachers.

LeadershipGuest UserJune 5, 2019Guatemala, Disaster Management, Disaster Risk Reduction

GfGD Leads International Delegation of Earth scientists to the United Nations

Last week, Geology for Global Development led an international delegation of early-career Earth scientists to the United Nations, to engage in their Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals.

GfGD Partners with AGU on Inaugural Geoscience and Society Summit

Working with the American Geophysical Union (AGU), Geology in the Public Interest, Geological Society of London and others, we helped to deliver and facilitate this Summit in Stockholm, exploring how geoscientists can help tackle global and local sustainability challenges.

LeadershipGuest UserMarch 29, 2019Leadership, AGU, Geoscience, Society

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