Responding to Societal Needs with 3D Geology

About

Geological Survey Organizations (GSOs) have been helping society face economic and environmental challenges for over 150 years. The technological transformation of geoscience is presenting new opportunities for GSOs, and the wider geoscience community, to respond to the societal challenges of our time, and lay the foundation for a sustainable future. Three-dimensional geological modelling is providing a valuable tool for informed decision making and risk reduction – from planning urban infrastructure, managing ground water resources, and sourcing renewable energy. To capitalize on this capability, new data infrastructures are required to share and integrate information across government and the private sector.

This two-part webinar features leaders in the field, presenting the latest developments, and will be of interest to students, academics, private sector practitioners, and other government agencies.

Sponsored by the World Community of Geological Surveys (WCOGS).

Organized by:

• Geological Survey of Canada
• Illinois State Geological Survey
• British Geological Survey
• Alberta Geological Survey
• Minnesota Geological Survey
• TNO, Geological Survey of the Netherlands

Hosted by the American Geosciences Institute.

Webinar Series Program

Part 1: Geological Survey Organizations support societal needs: 3D geoscience

November 17, 2020, 10h00 - 11h45 EST / 16h00 - 17h45 CET

Moderator: Harvey Thorleifson, Director, Minnesota Geological Survey

Part 2: Geological Survey Organizations support societal needs: 21st Century Challenges

November 19, 2020, 10h00 - 11h45 EST / 16h00 - 17h45 CET

A panel discussion among experts regarding challenges in the 21st century.

Moderators:

• Kelsey MacCormack, Alberta Geological Survey/Alberta Energy Regulator
• Holger Kessler, Geospatial Commission, Cabinet Office, UK

Presentations