Drivers of change Global challenges Population Poverty growth alleviation Globalisation Food, water rise of BRIC and energy security Technological Disease change reduction Climate change Graphic source: www.mondolithic.com
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An observatory of the surface and subsurface of the Earth that allows researchers access to instrument, log and monitor for a variety of purposes including geothermal energy, mineral systems, paleoclimatology, groundwater, natural hazards and carbon dioxide storage, unconventional hydrocarbon resources etc. Accurate, interoperable and accessible physical and eResearch Geospatial systems, dedicated data storage and software engineering support to achieve the transition of virtual libraries to virtual laboratories Geochemical instruments, including networks of geochronology facilities, high PT facilities, high-energy beam lines custom built for Earth Science research.
In close liaison with African nations, the research councils of Europe should work towards opening new large interdisciplinary geoscience projects in Africa In particular CGA20 underlines: The unique relief of the African craton which is closely related to the role of the African continent in global geodynamic cycles. The role and feed-backs between relief (mountain belts, platforms, margins and basins) in Africa in the hydrological and climate cycle. Africa as the birthplace of early life, as a library of records of evolution and catastrophic changes in biodiversity, and its key role in hominid evolution. The role of such projects in capacity building and enhancing the research potential of African Universities CGA20 Orléans « statement »
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