Share your perspectives in advance of the 2026 High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)

Read about GfGD’s experience at CAG30 in Nairobi, Kenya, in September 2025 and how Africa’s Geoscience Community charts a path for sustainable development.

We are pleased to announce the new trustees joining GfGD’s board of trustees. They were appointed earlier this year in June.

In June, GfGD joined global discussions in Geneva on disaster risk reduction and early warning systems. We also contributed to the first Early Warnings for All forum in Geneva. Explore our initial reflections and Will Veness’ new article on the importance of locally grounded early warning systems.

Meet the GfGD team at the 30th Colloquium of African Geology in Nairobi, Kenya in September 2025. We will be there throughout the week. You can also take part in our workshops: find out more about these and how to register.

We’ve released our 2024 annual review. The full document is available as a pdf, and we’ve got a summary for you.

Ahead of the 8th Session of the UN Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, GfGD has joined leading geoscience organisations to publish a joint statement.

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.

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.

Geology for Global Development (GfGD) is recruiting volunteers to support the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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).

Geology for Global Development (GfGD) extends its research into West Africa, building on findings from East Africa to enhance water resource management.

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).

The SDG summit marks the half-way point to the deadline set for achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To mark this occasion, GfGD have released a statement reaffirming their commitment to the 2030 Agenda.

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.

We are grateful to the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) for their continued support of our work through 2023.