Initiative area

Policy Engagement

Delivering trusted, nonpartisan geoscience expertise to decision makers.

Priority focus

GER invests in policy engagement by delivering trusted, nonpartisan geoscience expertise to decision makers.

The brochure highlights a clear challenge: policy decisions often lack informed, trusted Earth science input. This initiative is designed to close that gap.

What this area supports

  • Policy guidance and briefings
  • Decision support grounded in geoscience
  • Nonpartisan expertise for leaders
  • Better alignment between science and public decision making

From hazards and infrastructure to critical minerals and environmental planning, stronger policy engagement means smarter decisions.