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Science & Policy

The Society’s Science programme is underpinned by our five strategic themes, which seek to support interdisciplinary Earth & Planetary science activities that tackle modern, global problems. Our Policy team work closely with Government, the media and other scientific organisations to communicate the science and it's importance to society

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Science Themes

Read about the five strategic Science Themes that underpin the Society’s Science programme

Science Themes
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Policy

Find out how our Policy Team engages with Parliament, Government, industry and academia to communicate the importance of Earth science

Policy
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Outreach

The Outreach team host a variety of outreach events every year, as well as attending festivals and events held by external organisations

Outreach
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Specialist Groups

Keep up to date with the Society's Professional and Scientific Interest Groups (PSIGs) and Affiliated Groups (AGs)

Specialist Groups
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Geology for Society

Aimed at policy and decision-makers as well as the wider public, 'Geology for Society' outlines the importance of geology to our society

Geology for Society
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100 Great Geosites

View our list of 100 fantastic geological sites in the UK and Ireland, chosen by the public in 2014

100 Great Geosites
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Plate Tectonic Stories

An online resource telling the story of 20 geological sites that have been shaped by plate tectonic processes

Plate Tectonic Stories