Strategic Direction
Context
Geoscience is the study of Earth, its rocks, its origins and its processes— from the centre of the core to the crust upon which we live. As our human population continues to grow, with ever-increasing demands for food, energy, space, and mineral resources, the pressure on our planet rises.
If we are to secure Australia’s natural resources, mitigate the impact of natural hazards resulting from the dynamic nature of our planet and our interactions with it, and build a low-carbon future, we must innovate in geoscience on a grand scale.
The Australian Government’s commitment
AuScope’s funder, the Australian Government is committed to ensuring that Australia stays at the forefront of world-class science, research and innovation, in order to drive advances in technology and knowledge that boost productivity, create jobs, and deliver economic growth:
Our Strategy
After an extensive community engagement process between 2018 and 2020, AuScope has produced its Strategy 2020 – 2030 and 5-Year Investment Plan. Discover these documents, produced by over 150 scientists, on our Strategy page.