| List of topics |
| Geodynamics and tectonics |
Plate Tectonics, Plate Boundaries, Global tectonic events, Tectonic and geodynamic processes,
Geodynamic modelling, Supercontinents, Geodynamic evolutions and processes of past and present
orogens, Fold and thrust belts, Future of geodynamics, Composition of lithosphere and asthenosphere,
Mountain building, Subduction zones, Solid Earth geophysics, Seismic tomography, Continental
deformation and rheology, Hot spots and mantle plumes. |
| Metallogeny |
Distribution of mineral deposits in space and time, Ore forming process and types, Metallogenetic Epochs
and Provinces, Metalliferous and non-metallic mineral deposits, tectonic and geodynamic process of
mineralization, Critical natural elements and compounds, Metallogenic classification of mineral deposits,
Magmatic, Hydrothermal, Sedimentary and Supergene deposits, Geochemical anomalies, Hydrocarbon and
Metal deposits, Spatial architecture of ore deposits, Mineral Prospectivity mapping, Mineral potential
evaluation, sustainable extraction, Critical Minerals Mapping, digital maps of Metallogenic maps, Complex
Metallogenic models, Marine ore deposits, Minerals on demand and their future. |
| Life evolution and paleoenvironment |
Stratigraphy (biostratigraphy, lithostratigraphy, sequence stratigraphy, chronostratigraphy,
chemostratigraphy, magnetostratigraphy); Macro- and micro-paleontology, palynology; Depositional
environments, paleobiogeography; Paleoenvironmental analysis and applications; Geological record of
faunal, floral, paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic changes; Paleobiodiversity and extinction events;
Biogenic and organic sediments, taphonomy. |
| Geoenergy and future sustainability |
| Geologic and tectonic modelling of energy resources, Advanced techniques in energy resources, Oil and gas exploration and development, sustainable solutions in oil and gas exploration, Hydrocarbon resources and sustainability, renewable energy, Energy Pathways, Energy systems modelling, geothermal heat flow, energy system transition scenarios, cleaner future, bioremediation, environmental justice, corporate responsibility, low-carbon economy and governance, low carbon transition pathways, Carbon capture, utilization and storage, green infrastructure and urban energy systems, Sustainable Cities, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, climate-resilient pathways, climate justice |
| Sustainable resources and geoengineering |
| Usage and consumption of natural resources, conservation, waste reduction, Renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable resource management, green recovery of novel materials, Recycling of materials, sustainable resource practices and mining, Balancing governance and politics in natural resource decisions |
| Natural hazards |
Global warming, Physical Climate Change, Climate change vulnerability on ecosystem, agriculture and
indigenous people, Climate change mitigation. Global Seismicity, earthquakes, floods, landslides,
prevention and mitigation, monitoring and observation, education and awareness, disaster management
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| Geoheritage |
Identification, characterization, quantification, management and conservation of geoheritage, creation, and outputs of national Geoparks, geo-tourism definitions, methodologies, and case studies, Geological and cultural heritage and on-site museums, UNESCO’s Global Geoparks.
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