We’re seeking new Trustees to help drive forward GfGD’s strategy and governance. If you are passionate about sustainable development, equality, and the role of geoscience in tackling global challenges, we would love to hear from you. Expressions of interest are welcome from all sectors and specialisms.
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We are pleased to see Dr Joel Gill, GfGD’s Co-CEO, awarded the Coke Medal by the Geological Society. His work continues to support the role of geoscience in sustainable development.
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Geology for Global Development (GfGD) is recruiting volunteers to support the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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GfGD has contributed to a new open-access e-learning course designed to enhance the engagement of natural hazard scientists in disaster risk reduction (DRR).
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In March 2024, the Geology for Global Development trustees agreed to appoint Viki O'Connor as Co-CEO of GfGD, working with Dr Joel Gill.
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Geology for Global Development (GfGD) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Gesina Initiative for Geosciences Sustainability (GIGS), part of GESINA International, to promote the role of geoscience in sustainable development within Nigeria and across West Africa.
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Unveiling key insights into Guatemala's geohazards community, a new GfGD-commissioned report led by Dr Ailsa Naismith aims to fortify education and professional development, enhancing disaster resilience and sustainable development efforts.
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The Call to Action, developed through a partnership between Cardiff University and GfGD, underscores the vital role of geoscience in shaping effective Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
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Geology for Global Development (GfGD) extends its research into West Africa, building on findings from East Africa to enhance water resource management.
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This is an important week for sustainable development, marked by two significant events; the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit and the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD).
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Ugandan MSc student Brenda Wagaba, supported by GfGD, uncovers the vital role of geological data and expertise in delivering clean water and sanitation in eastern Africa.
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We are grateful to the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) for their continued support of our work through 2023.
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Delve into our participation in the UN 2023 Water Conference, where GfGD will collaborate with various sectors to emphasize Earth science's role in addressing global water challenges and present research on supporting small NGOs in Eastern Africa.
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GfGD launches its new strategy, confirming four interlinked strategic priorities that will shape our activities over the next 10 years.
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We recently responded to a consultation to inform this flagship report of the UN. In our response, we document and describe the landscape of policy-relevant science for achieving sustainable development.
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GfGD student ambassadors have compiled a database of taught geoscience higher education courses. This database strengthens geoscience education and supports sustainable development goals in eastern and southern Africa.
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Based on results from this project, Brenda Wagaba has suggested a framework for addressing major barriers to water-focused NGOs’ access to geoscience expertise.
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Key recommendations from this project include strengthening and supplementing existing geosciences postgraduate training courses on themes aligned with Vision 2030 (such as renewable energy, disaster preparedness and climate change, and water, amongst others), to ensure its needs are met.
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In September we celebrated 10 years of activity as an organisation, championing geoscience’s role in delivering a better, more sustainable future for all. We heard the stories of those who’d been involved with GfGD in the past and went on to impressive careers.
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Geology for Global Development (GfGD) has been given provisional admittance to COP26, where representatives will decide if we will be admitted as an Observer Organisation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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