National strategic plan for the geosciences: Geoscience – unearthing our future
A framework for Australian geoscience to develop its role in major national and global issues and ensure the maintenance of research excellence.
This plan provides a framework to develop geoscience contributions to major national and global issues while ensuring continued research excellence and relevance.
It presents key challenges, strategic goals, and a vision for geoscience:
A vibrant Australian geoscience community highly valued for its contribution to the nation’s sustainability, wealth, and development of knowledge.
Download the background papers
2010 Review of the National strategic plan for the geosciences 2003
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Opportunities for assessing the impact of the geosciences on the Australian economy via the system of national accounts – Background paper
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October 2003
Towards a strategic plan for Earth sciences in Australia - Background issues paper
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June 2002