Geological Society of Australia – A strategy for the mid-21st Century The Geological Society of Australia (GSA) is Australia’s pre-eminent geoscience society with a proud history dating back to 1952 of serving the geoscience community and promoting the status of geoscience to the Australian public. As a society, the GSA, represents all Earth Science disciplines and supports its members from students to retirees. Much has changed since the 1950s. We now live in a world of rapidly changing societal needs foremost among them the urgent need to understand and address a changing climate and the changing and increasing demands for scarce mineral, energy and water resources, necessary for modern industries and new technologies. Geosciences continue to underpin our knowledge and understanding of the world in which we live and are critical to our future progress. So, whilst the nature of geoscientific work is rapidly evolving, the role of the geoscientist in society is as important as ever. Typically, the modern geoscientist needs to specialise in a specific geoscience discipline, and/or be skilled in the interpretation and integration of a broad range of geoscientific data sets in a continually evolving digital landscape. Additionally, there is an ongoing need to educate the community in the role and relevance of geosciences. It is vital, therefore, in order to keep in step with the needs of our members and to refresh our membership by attracting young geoscientists, that the GSA reviews its mission and priorities periodically, so that it may continue to best serve its membership and the broader Australian public into what is an uncertain future. In this context, building upon our existing strengths and previously identified objectives, the 20182021 Governing Council has recognised the need for the Society to articulate a new decadal plan. Such a plan will provide the strategic framework for the GSA’s ongoing development in the medium term, and guide the actions and initiatives of future Governing Councils and Divisional, Branch, Standing and Specialist Group Committees to ensure that the GSA continues to provide the best and most appropriate professional support to its members.
Geological Society of Australia – A strategy for the mid-21st Century GSA Vision: Earth Science is a driver for a better world. Mission: The Mission of the Geological Society of Australia is to promote and advance Earth Science As a society, the Geological Society of Australia (GSA) represents all Earth Science disciplines and supports its members from students to retirees. Geosciences will continue to underpin our knowledge and understanding of the world in which we live and are critical to our future progress. The objectives of the GSA are: 1. Promote the understanding and importance of Earth Science, and advocate for the status of Earth Scientists In 2030 the GSA will have … Regular outreach activities driven by our members (through Specialist Groups, Divisions, Branches and Standing Committees as appropriate) and will raise the profile of Earth Science and the GSA to a wider audience, leading to greater interest in our science and increased uptake in the community. To achieve this the GSA will: