Geology: Enhancing Sustainability and Resilience of a World in Transition

Overview

The world is undergoing transition across diverse fronts. The urban transition which includes explosive development of megacities consisting of above ground and underground infrastructure is dependent on understanding the geology of the regions.

The effects of climate change compounded by rapid development without sufficient planning leads to larger population at risk from natural hazards. The domain of geological mapping is evolving to continuously monitor the earth systems and develop predictive models for mitigating the impact of natural hazards. Energy transition which is at the heart of the fight against climate change is also driven by geological mapping for the identification of raw materials which enable the transition to sustainable energy production and distribution systems. Geological mapping is thus a crucial element of different transitions driving the world into the future, and it is imperative that the domain and stakeholders evolve and adapt new technology and ways of doing business to contribute to the building of a sustainable and resilient world.