{"id":99765,"date":"2023-05-11T12:18:24","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T12:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/?page_id=99765"},"modified":"2023-05-11T12:18:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T12:18:26","slug":"strategy-2023-to-2028","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/about-bgs\/strategy-2023-to-2028\/","title":{"rendered":"BGS Strategy 2023 to 2028"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t\t<section class=\"hero-section hero-section-with-social\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-info-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1>BGS Strategy 2023 to 2028<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Understanding our Earth<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"social-wrap social-wrap-inline-them\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sea-background-f\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>Share this article<\/span><a target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/about-bgs\/strategy-2023-to-2028\/\"><span class=\"icon-facebook\"><span class=\"hidden\">Facebook<\/span><\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=BGS%20Strategy%202023%20to%202028&#038;url=https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/about-bgs\/strategy-2023-to-2028\/\"><span class=\"icon-twitter\"><span class=\"hidden\">Twitter<\/span><\/span><\/a><a   onclick=\"javascript:void( (function() {var e=document.createElement('script' );e.setAttribute('type','text\/javascript' );e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8' );e.setAttribute('src','\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());\"  href=\"javascript:void(0);\"><span class=\"icon-pinterest\"><span class=\"hidden\">Pinterest<\/span><\/span><\/a><a target=\"_blank\"  href=\"https:\/\/wa.me?text=https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/about-bgs\/strategy-2023-to-2028\/\"><span class=\"icon-whatsapp\"><span class=\"hidden\">WhatsApp<\/span><\/span><\/a><a   href=\"mailto:?subject=BGS%20Strategy%202023%20to%202028&#038;body=Our%20new%20strategy%20sets%20out%20how%20BGS%20will%20help%20its%20stakeholders%20make%20more%20effective%20decisions%20to%20better%20manage%20the%20economy,%20the%20environment%20and%20society.%20(https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/about-bgs\/strategy-2023-to-2028\/)\"><span class=\"icon-mail\"><span class=\"hidden\">Email<\/span><\/span><\/a><a href=\"#\" data-copy=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/about-bgs\/strategy-2023-to-2028\/\" class=\"copy-url-on-click\"><span class=\"icon-link\"><span class=\"hidden\">Copy Link<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-bgs-blocks-content-container content-section\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\">        <div class=\"js-anchor-link-wrap anchor-link-wrap\" id=\"exec-summary\"><span class=\"sr-only js-anchor-link\">Executive summary<\/span><\/div>\n        \n\n<figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Strategy_Cover_Presentation2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lazy-blur\" alt=\"BGS strategy cover\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Strategy_Cover_Presentation2-960x273.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding our Earth<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"exec-summary\">Executive summary<\/h4>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"wysiwyg-9861-block_e4bca752ac0b5df5b6001268989375d9\" class=\"  \" >\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #002e40\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The British Geological <span style=\"color: #002e40\">Survey<\/span> (BGS) is a world-leading geological survey <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">that enables governments, industry and the public to make better decisions <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">regarding geology and associated processes in managing the economy, the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">environment and society. We have a global reach and maintain a standing <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">scientific capability to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p4_P521533-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lazy-blur\" alt=\"Mineral specimen of linarite, a leadcopper sulphate from Leadhills, 1 cm Lanarkshire. BGS \u00a9 UKRI\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p4_P521533.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>Mineral specimen of linarite, a leadcopper sulphate from Leadhills, 1 cm Lanarkshire. BGS \u00a9 UKRI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Humanity faces major global challenges that require recurrent and serious consideration by decision makers. On this basis, we have developed a programme of science to meet societal needs, with a focus on four strategic priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"#maps\">Producing maps and models for the 21st century<\/a><\/strong>: we will deliver a new geological survey of the UK through a programme of systematic surveys, targeting strategic priorities onshore and across our continental shelf<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#energy\">Supporting a more secure energy transition<\/a><\/strong>: to enable the effective and responsible use of the subsurface to deliver net zero and resource security for the UK, we will provide new insight for our stakeholders as they optimise multiple geological decarbonisation technologies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#water\">Improving water security<\/a><\/strong>: we will optimise the sustainable use of groundwater resources and enhance their role in water security, climate change adaptation, human health and human livelihoods, by integrating groundwater into wider water security thinking and quantifying groundwater resource potential and resilience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#hazards\">Living with geological hazards<\/a><\/strong>: to mitigate and adapt to risk, we will monitor, characterise and forecast earth hazard events and their likely impacts by improving harmonisation in hazard and risk analysis, as well as focusing on hazardous climate change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our future science priorities and broader science challenge programme are underpinned by strategic \u2018pillars\u2019, which have a fundamental and cross-cutting role in the delivery and impact of our science. We will enhance the delivery and communication of our data and knowledge and their application, deliver world leading observational and analytical facilities, and build a workforce for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will translate our science into policy by informing debate, improving decision making and enhancing policy and regulation with impartial evidence and advice. We will improve and share our knowledge of the subsurface to enable effective decision making. Through public engagement, we will inspire the wider community and inform societal debate and decisions on geological solutions to global challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To deliver our science priorities, broader science programme and underpinning strategic pillars, we require an operational infrastructure with effective and streamlined systems and processes. We need a skilled and motivated workforce, sustainable financial management systems, a fit-for-purpose estate and a resilient IT network. These will take place within a strong framework of risk management and assurance and reflect our organisational core values.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"owl-carousel carousel-primary-color carousel owl-theme thumbs-carousel-js\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\"><figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p5_P1030044.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"BGS geologists in Wookey Hole, Somerset. The underlying Carboniferous limestones are one of the main targets for deep geothermal potential in Britain. BGS \u00a9 UKRI\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>BGS geologists in Wookey Hole, Somerset. The underlying Carboniferous limestones are one of the main targets for deep geothermal potential in Britain. BGS \u00a9 UKRI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"item\"><figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p5_DSC_0055.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"BGS geologist using the SIGMA kit in Coire Glas, Scotland. BGS \u00a9 UKRI\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption sm-line\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>BGS geologist using the SIGMA kit in Coire Glas, Scotland. BGS \u00a9 UKRI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"item\"><figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p5_20220906_151801.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Applied glacial geology field trip in East Runton, Norfolk. BGS \u00a9 UKRI\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption sm-line\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>Applied glacial geology field trip in East Runton, Norfolk. BGS \u00a9 UKRI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n        <div class=\"js-anchor-link-wrap anchor-link-wrap\" id=\"strategy\"><span class=\"sr-only js-anchor-link\">The new BGS Strategy<\/span><\/div>\n        \n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strategy\">The new BGS Strategy<\/h1>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"wysiwyg-5845-block_106a83ce42809673f101f82610b1ae1f\" class=\"  \" >\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #002e40\">This strategy sets out how the BGS will help its stakeholders make more effective decisions to better manage the economy, the environment and society.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p6_BGS_Pegmatite_EAfrica-copy-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lazy-blur\" alt=\"BGS geologists undertaking fieldwork to understand the formation of lithium deposits. Pictured holding a sample of lithium pegmatite from the Kamativi Pegmatite, Zimbabwe. BGS \u00a9 UKRI\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p6_BGS_Pegmatite_EAfrica-copy.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>BGS geologists undertaking fieldwork to understand the formation of lithium deposits. Pictured holding a sample of lithium pegmatite from the Kamativi Pegmatite, Zimbabwe. BGS \u00a9 UKRI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Our lives are inextricably linked with geological materials and associated processes, whether as the source of the energy, materials and water we need, as the foundation of our built environment or as the source of many of the hazards we face daily. As the primary UK provider of geological knowledge, information and data, BGS must constantly innovate and adapt to serve these changing national and international interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recognise that humanity faces unprecedented challenges in maintaining stability in a climatically stressed and resource-limited world, where traditional approaches to science are increasingly seen as outdated and insufficient to meet future needs. We have conducted a thorough review of societal needs and used this to develop a broad programme of science, focusing on our four strategic priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new BGS Strategy outlines how we will invest in the generation of relevant data, information and knowledge, including the provision of relevant advice to inform decisions about existing problems as well as new and evolving challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t<blockquote id=\"quote-865-block_e2baa48f73d553d423cc205bbb982fe0\" class=\"quote  \" >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"quote-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/quote-caption.svg\" alt=\"Speech marks icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"quote-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Vision<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>To be a leading and trusted provider of geological data and knowledge to meet the societal need for a sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<blockquote id=\"quote-2955-block_8e871f275be436882b77ba51766c31a4\" class=\"quote  \" >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"quote-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/quote-caption.svg\" alt=\"Speech marks icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"quote-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:heading --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>To use our knowledge of geology to address societal challenges. We generate data, information and expertise through observation, analysis and characterisation of the Earth and its geological processes. We work at local, regional, national and global scales, and monitor at multiple temporal scales, from real-time to multi-decadal. We are independent and impartial.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About BGS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>BGS is a world-leading geological survey that undertakes strategic science for the benefit of society. We are part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and a research centre under the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). BGS is a public body with an independent board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global reach<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>BGS primarily delivers research, products and services relating to the UK, where it is based. We also operate internationally to maximise the impact of our science and develop the global standing of our scientists. In doing so, we contribute to the UK\u2019s international priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standing capability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We maintain a wide range of skilled staff, laboratories, observatories and research facilities, and we are the national centre of geological data and information. We also undertake monitoring and analytical research programmes. These enable the timely and authoritative provision of information and advice to governments, industry and civil society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working with stakeholders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We meet the needs of multiple stakeholders: individuals, communities, businesses and governments. In a complex world, BGS recognises the importance of working with partners to bridge sectors, disciplines, international borders and the boundaries between natural and human environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"owl-carousel carousel-primary-color carousel owl-theme thumbs-carousel-js\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\"><figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p7_MicrosoftTeams-image-41-copy.jpg\" data-toggle=\"lightbox\" data-footer=\"&lt;p&gt;Mineral resource petrologist in the BGS Petrography Laboratory. BGS \u00a9 UKRI&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-gallery=\"gallery_29859\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p7_MicrosoftTeams-image-41-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Mineral resource petrologist in the BGS Petrography Laboratory. BGS \u00a9 UKRI\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption sm-line\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>Mineral resource petrologist in the BGS Petrography Laboratory. BGS \u00a9 UKRI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"expand-box expand-box-top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p7_MicrosoftTeams-image-41-copy.jpg\" data-toggle=\"lightbox\" data-footer=\"&lt;p&gt;Mineral resource petrologist in the BGS Petrography Laboratory. BGS \u00a9 UKRI&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-gallery=\"gallery_29859\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/expand.svg\" alt=\"Expand icon\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"item\"><figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p7__BGS0225.jpg\" data-toggle=\"lightbox\" data-footer=\"&lt;p&gt;National Environmental Isotope Facility (NEIF) in Keyworth. BGS \u00a9 UKRI BGS&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-gallery=\"gallery_29859\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p7__BGS0225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"National Environmental Isotope Facility (NEIF) in Keyworth. BGS \u00a9 UKRI BGS\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"caption sm-line\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>National Environmental Isotope Facility (NEIF) in Keyworth. BGS \u00a9 UKRI BGS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"expand-box expand-box-top\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p7__BGS0225.jpg\" data-toggle=\"lightbox\" data-footer=\"&lt;p&gt;National Environmental Isotope Facility (NEIF) in Keyworth. BGS \u00a9 UKRI BGS&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-gallery=\"gallery_29859\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/expand.svg\" alt=\"Expand icon\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n        <div class=\"js-anchor-link-wrap anchor-link-wrap\" id=\"science-priorities\"><span class=\"sr-only js-anchor-link\">Science priorities<\/span><\/div>\n        \n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"science-priorities\">Science priorities<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Science challenge areas<\/h4>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"wysiwyg-8181-block_184f40ae0d589c3ee961ef3d5d636707\" class=\"  \" >\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #002e40\">Our science programme addresses economic, environmental and societal challenges, and is delivered through our three core science challenge areas.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<p>Our core science challenge areas are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/geological-research\/decarbonisation\/\">decarbonisation and resource management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/geological-research\/environmental-change\/\">environmental change, adaptation and resilience<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/geological-research\/multihazards\/\">multi-hazards and resilience<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These challenge areas are underpinned by a strong informatics capability, ensuring that digital processes and innovation support our aims and meet our stakeholders\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our science programme is both national and global in scope. It acquires, analyses and manages earth science data for the UK and internationally, and includes geological maps and models as well as the underpinning capabilities, datasets and reports. We also maintain and manage world-class analytical facilities, observatories, sensing networks and archives. Within this broad programme of science, this new strategy identifies four areas where we will apply particular focus (Figure 1). These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#maps\">maps and models for the 21st century<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#energy\">a more secure energy transition<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#water\">improved water security<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#hazards\">living with geological hazards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These activities represent our highest priorities in tackling challenges to the environment and society over the next five years. They will require BGS to grow in size as an organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"maps\">Maps and models for the 21st century<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delivering a new programme of geological survey for the UK<\/h4>\n\n\n<figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p8_Anglesey_cube_scale-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lazy-blur\" alt=\"Section of the BGS Seabed Geology 10k Anglesey map, featuring combined bedrock, sediment and geomorphology interpretations. These resources provide valuable information to support policy and decision makers, as well as developers of offshore renewable energy. Contains data acquired by the MCA a 2.5 km nd by Defra \u00a9 Crown Copyright 2022\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p8_Anglesey_cube_scale.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>Section of the BGS Seabed Geology 10k Anglesey map, featuring combined bedrock, sediment and geomorphology interpretations. These resources provide valuable information to support policy and decision makers, as well as developers of offshore renewable energy. Contains data acquired by the MCA a 2.5 km nd by Defra \u00a9 Crown Copyright 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reduced risk and increased opportunity in all interactions with the subsurface, including resource development, water supply, infrastructure, built environment and environmental management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What will we deliver?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new programme of systematic 2D and 3D geological survey for the UK, targeting strategic priorities onshore and across our continental shelf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How will we deliver this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through acquisition of new, accurate information from a programme of 2D and 3D geological mapping, BGS will provide evidence-based knowledge of<br>the UK\u2019s geology. This programme will also build a sustainable pipeline of relevant and accessible knowledge of and expertise in the geology of our country. In partnership with key stakeholders, we will generate new, strategically aligned science and business opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will develop mechanisms for the delivery of UK geological information and integrate our mapping of the UK onshore and continental shelf. We will improve efficiency and quality, using new methods and approaches to improve surveys and maximise the value of spatial data. We aim to expand our capability in airborne  geophysical surveys to promote efficient, seamless and value-added geological understanding of and data for the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"energy\">A more secure energy transition<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enabling the use of the subsurface to deliver net zero and resource security for the UK<\/h4>\n\n\n<figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/section-of-core-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lazy-blur\" alt=\"Section of core from the UK Geoenergy Observatory in Cheshire, featuring sandstone from the Chester Formation of the Triassic Sherwood Sandstone Group. BGS \u00a9 UKRI\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/section-of-core.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>Section of core from the UK Geoenergy Observatory in Cheshire, featuring sandstone from the Chester Formation of the Triassic Sherwood Sandstone Group. BGS \u00a9 UKRI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improved access to secure, affordable, sustainable energy and subsurface raw materials, contributing to economic prosperity and net zero targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What will we deliver?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New insight for our stakeholders, allowing them to optimise the role, scale and location of multiple geological decarbonisation technologies in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How will we deliver this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BGS will facilitate the implementation of subsurface, zero-carbon technologies by delivering data, analysis and knowledge. We will use basin- and site-scale assessment and modelling to enhance geological understanding and enable stakeholders to deploy multiple decarbonisation projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With emphasis on a portfolio of subsurface decarbonisation technologies, we will identify suitable locations in the UK and employ multi-scale assessment and modelling to enhance geological understanding. This understanding will be used to identify synergies and conflicts associated with the deployment of decarbonisation projects, especially those located close to each other. With a focus on geothermal energy, carbon and energy storage, radioactive waste disposal and critical raw materials, our portfolio approach will improve the quality and timeliness of siting decisions and risk assessment, accelerating progress towards a net zero economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BGS will provide data, analysis and knowledge to ensure effective mineral resource management to support net zero ambitions, making sure the UK economy receives a secure and sustainable supply of domestic mineral resources. This will include the national datasets needed to underpin UK mineral sector exploration, development, permitting and regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"water\">Improved water security<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recognising the subsurface and its role in water security, climate<br>change adaptation, human health and livelihoods<\/h4>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"owl-carousel carousel-primary-color carousel owl-theme thumbs-carousel-js\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\"><figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p11_africa-block-renew.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Percentage of renewable groundwater withdrawn each year, based on current population using 130 litres per person per day. BGS \u00a9 UKRI\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>Percentage of renewable groundwater withdrawn each year, based on current population using 130 litres per person per day. BGS \u00a9 UKRI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Increased water supply security through better understanding, monitoring, quantification and modelling of groundwater availability and quality, accounting for future impacts of both climate change and emerging technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will we deliver?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The integration of groundwater within a wider water security framework and quantification of resource potential, limits, value and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How will we deliver this?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As a recognised UK authority on environmental security and forecasting change, BGS will employ its world-leading research, geological expertise, laboratories and long-term datasets to provide analysis and understanding of groundwater, aquifers<br>and soils. We will investigate how the subsurface impacts on floods and droughts, and soil resources, their sustainability and function. We will characterise groundwater resources and emerging water-quality constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with stakeholders, we will forecast nearfuture and longer-term water resource status and develop digital products and services for the timely release of up-to-date information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hazards\">Living with geological hazards<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risk mitigation and adaptation through monitoring, characterisation and forecasting of hazardous processes and their impacts<\/h4>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"owl-carousel carousel-primary-color carousel owl-theme thumbs-carousel-js\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\"><figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p12_FOX_4736-Panorama-MASTER-FLATTENED-copy-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"The Space Geodesy Facility at Herstmonceux operates the UK\u2019s sole satellite laser ranging station. The facility provides precise tracking of geodetic and earth observation satellites, including those measuring sea level, the geomagnetic field and the geoid. These observations help define the Earth\u2019s reference frame and support measurement of climate induced global change. \u00a9 Photography by John Fox FRAS\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>The Space Geodesy Facility at Herstmonceux operates the UK\u2019s sole satellite laser ranging station. The facility provides precise tracking of geodetic and earth observation satellites, including those measuring sea level, the geomagnetic field and the geoid. These observations help define the Earth\u2019s reference frame and support measurement of climate induced global change. \u00a9 Photography by John Fox FRAS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<p><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reduced societal costs of geological and associated environmental hazards through improved access to monitoring data, forecasts, authoritative information and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What will we deliver?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A UK-based centre of expertise in resilience to geological hazards as well as hazards associated with geomagnetic activity globally, providing greater harmonisation in hazard and risk analysis, focused on mitigation and adaptation to hazardous climate change impacts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How will we deliver this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will map and monitor earth hazards using observational methods and infrastructure. We will characterise earth processes and hazards such as landslides, subsidence, earthquakes, extreme space weather, groundwater flooding and volcanic hazards to improve understanding of their distribution in space and time. Through further analysis of individual and compound hazards and their impacts, we will deliver products and services to meet the needs of our stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will analyse risk through the evaluation of vulnerability and exposure, determining the potential impacts of multiple hazards on communities, infrastructure and systems, the environment, and the economy. We will continue to develop innovative technologies, enhanced sensors and networks, analytical tools, and tailored platforms. We will develop communication strategies to influence community response to natural hazard risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n        <div class=\"js-anchor-link-wrap anchor-link-wrap\" id=\"strategic-pillars\"><span class=\"sr-only js-anchor-link\">Strategic pillars<\/span><\/div>\n        \n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strategic-pillars\">Strategic pillars<\/h1>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"wysiwyg-4870-block_3ac13be3f379e7b7f839762fde7c7295\" class=\"  \" >\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #002e40\">Our science priorities and the broader science challenge programme are <\/span><span style=\"color: #002e40\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">underpinned by six strategic pillars. These have a fundamental, cross cutting <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">role in the delivery and impact of our science.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p13_core-scanning-facility-copy-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lazy-blur\" alt=\"BGS Core Scanning Facility. BGS \u00a9 UKRI\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p13_core-scanning-facility-copy.jpg\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption sm-line\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>BGS Core Scanning Facility. BGS \u00a9 UKRI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>They comprise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>data and knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>observatories and laboratories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>science into policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>subsurface planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>public engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>diverse and skilled workforce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We are committed to these pillars, which are vital in enabling our science programme and priorities for the next five years (Figure 1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data and knowledge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enhancing delivery, communication and use of our scientific outputs by the global community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What will we deliver?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An increase in the global use of data generated through BGS science and by stakeholder communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How will we deliver this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will enhance our data capture platform and pipeline to release the value of our geospatial data. We will integrate this geospatial data with that derived from analytical facilities, observatories and sensing networks. We will create more digital<br>datasets from physical data assets and invest in findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR)-compliant data management, storage and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, we will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>provide authoritative regional and national geological data (both digital and analogue) to our stakeholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>deliver integrated datasets using open, standardised formats, schemas and vocabularies to enable future research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>create platforms and applications that enable stakeholders to search, access, manipulate and visualise data and products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>analyse and process data to deliver geoscientific knowledge that will enrich and enable science research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>use our derived scientific datasets to develop innovative technology, infrastructure, tools and platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Observatories and laboratories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivering world-leading observational and analytical facilities to address societal and environmental challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What will we deliver?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrated observational and analytical facilities to support the sensing and characterisation of geological materials and processes across multiple scales. We will provide our stakeholders with equitable access to BGS expertise, capabilities and data as an integral part of BGS\u2019s science delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How will we deliver this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will improve digital workflows and data interoperability, enhancing the effectiveness of our observational and analytical facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, we will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>enhance relationships with our stakeholders and our partnerships with national and international agencies and networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>drive integration, digital workflows, systematic analyses and innovation across all our facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>develop facilities through open, digital delivery of integrated, laboratory-scale and FAIR-compliant data and knowledge, underpinning the breadth of BGS\u2019s science programme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>integrate laboratory-derived information with macroscale studies (such as mapping and monitoring) at the regional and national scales, through observatories and sensing systems, to improve characterisation of the Earth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Science into policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"owl-carousel carousel-primary-color carousel owl-theme thumbs-carousel-js\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\"><figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p15_Sense_about_Science_2021.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"BGS advising on the potential of geothermal energy at Parliament. \u00a9 Sense about Science\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption sm-line\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>BGS advising on the potential of geothermal energy at Parliament. \u00a9 Sense about Science<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<p>Informing debate, improving decision making and enhancing policy and regulation with impartial evidence and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What will we deliver?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Independent and authoritative advice to the UK Government and the national administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland through targeted delivery of our data, knowledge and expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How will we deliver this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will support and inform evidence-based policy development and decision making across the UK and internationally. We will focus on our science priority areas and be more visible to the policy community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, we will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>provide the UK Government and other stakeholders with the breadth and depth of BGS\u2019s expertise and perspective on topics related to our science priorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improve our overall visibility and our ability to react and deliver data and knowledge to inform evidence-based policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>actively bring earth science-related opportunities and threats to the attention of the policy community, especially where governments do not have dedicated policy teams covering these topics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subsurface planning<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"owl-carousel carousel-primary-color carousel owl-theme thumbs-carousel-js\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\"><figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p15_GeoClimate_London-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"BGS GeoClimate dataset showing potentialchange in shrink\u2013swell subsidencesusceptibility due to changes in climate.Contains Ordnance Survey Data \u00a9 Crowncopyright and database right 2023\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>BGS GeoClimate dataset showing potential change in shrink\u2013swell subsidence susceptibility due to changes in climate. Contains Ordnance Survey Data \u00a9 Crown copyright and database right 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<p>Using our knowledge of the subsurface to improve decisions about how and where to develop land to address important societal goals, including national infrastructure, economic development, housing and environmental protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What will we deliver?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will adopt a more coordinated approach to our engagement with the spatial planning system that regulates the use of land for the benefit of a diverse range of stakeholders across the public sector, industry and civil society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How will we deliver this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will use our data and expertise in subsurface systems and technologies to inform the spatial planning system on topics such as groundwater, mineral extraction, geothermal energy, energy storage and waste disposal. We will address the contested nature and technical complexity of underground developments and the challenge they present to the consideration and timeliness of planning decisions, as well as their impact on communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, we will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>develop an informed, innovative and cross-disciplinary approach to providing geological data, knowledge and expertise to the spatial planning system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>adapt our outputs to recognise the wide variety of stakeholders in the spatial planning system across the UK, addressing the complexities associated with managing the subsurface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"owl-carousel carousel-primary-color carousel owl-theme thumbs-carousel-js\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"item\"><figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p15_P1025775.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Clean Energy Beneath Our Feet exhibition at the Glasgow Science Centre. BGS \u00a9 UKRI\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption sm-line\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/bgs\/img\/info-caption.svg\" alt=\"Information icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"caption-text\"><p>Clean Energy Beneath Our Feet exhibition at the Glasgow Science Centre. BGS \u00a9 UKRI<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\n<p>Engaging and inspiring public groups and informing societal discourse and actions focusing on the use of geological knowledge in addressing global challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What will we deliver?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will engage in national and regional conversations, focusing on our science priorities, and develop trusted partnerships with a range of stakeholders. We will engage with a diverse audience to influence and inspire the next generation of geologists and environmental scientists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How will we deliver this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside our partners, we will deliver targeted engagement to support learning in schools, broaden public understanding and encourage diverse communities to engage in earth and environmental science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, we will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>collaborate with partners to design and implement programmes focused on our science priorities that support and deliver community engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enable our staff to participate in public engagement, community relations and outreach activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>use conversations with the public to help shape their understanding of the roles geology and our scientists play in addressing global challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enhance communication between scientists, policymakers and communities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diverse and skilled workforce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing leadership in the development of a highly skilled workforce and a diverse earth sciences talent pipeline for the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What will we deliver?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are committed to investing in people and skills to create a working environment that supports equality, diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How will we deliver this?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will take an active role in developing a sustainable and diverse future workforce for BGS and the wider geological professions. In partnership with key stakeholders, we will engage with and train the next generation of geologists and advance a culture of diversity and inclusivity in the geological sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will continue to engage with accreditation schemes that underpin our commitment to a diverse workforce, including the Technician Commitment, the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, Athena SWAN and Disability Confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, we will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>deliver a \u2018GeoAcademy\u2019 for existing undergraduate, postgraduate and early-career scientists, including those from under-represented communities, to enhance their exposure to research skills and opportunities in geology and environmental science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>support geology and environmental science PhD students from under-represented communities through the BGS University Funding Initiative (BUFI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>engage with existing apprenticeship schemes to enable STEM (re)training for earth scientists and technicians, encouraging them to enter the environmental science workforce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>invest in a scholarship programme for researchers engaged in historical geology to enhance engagement and promote sharing of material held in the BGS archives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <div class=\"js-anchor-link-wrap anchor-link-wrap\" id=\"enabling-environment\"><span class=\"sr-only js-anchor-link\">Enabling environment<\/span><\/div>\n        \n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enabling-environment\">Enabling environment<\/h1>\n\n\n<figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p17_solar_panels_DJI_0025-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lazy-blur\" alt=\"Solar panel installation on the roof of the BGS Core Store. 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These will function <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">within a strong framework of risk management and assurance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">People<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Recruit, retain and develop individuals who are committed to BGS\u2019s values and have the skills and drive to deliver the BGS Strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a trusted, integrated leadership culture that embodies our values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure there is open and effective communication between staff and leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use ways of working that enable BGS to meet its business objectives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial sustainability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Invest in improving our project and financial management capability and systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance our business development framework to maximise income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a deep understanding of existing markets for BGS science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop and grow income from new and emerging market sectors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen our approach to managing collaborations and partnerships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risk management and assurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Continue to prioritise health and safety to embed a strong safety culture in our laboratories and observatories, during fieldwork and across all our sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll out new risk management processes and tools to all staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen our internal audit functions, ensuring that priority risk areas are fully addressed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve our organisational resilience by renewing our focus on business continuity management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that our processes for environmental and sustainability management reflect evolving best practice and are fully embedded in all our science and operational activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estates and IT infrastructure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Review, prioritise and rationalise existing estate, laboratory and observatory infrastructure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with UKRI and NERC to secure funding to deliver net zero across our estates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undertake a programme of modernisation and development to ensure we maintain our estates-based science facilities, including developing a business case for investment in our Keyworth site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure a secure, resilient and integrated IT infrastructure that guarantees consistent workflows onsite, offsite and for hybrid workers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <div class=\"js-anchor-link-wrap anchor-link-wrap\" id=\"implementation\"><span class=\"sr-only js-anchor-link\">Implementation<\/span><\/div>\n        \n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"implementation\">Implementation<\/h1>\n\n\n<figure  class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/p8_CS7-150x150.jpg\" class=\"lazy-blur\" alt=\"BGS Core Store. 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We will implement this <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">strategy through our business planning process, which is reported through a <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">dedicated annual report published on the BGS website as a core part of the BGS <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Board and the NERC-BGS Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). As part of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">the implementation of the strategy, we will develop a process for monitoring the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">impact of BGS\u2019s science, alongside our annual reporting and a five-year cycle of <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;color: #002e40\">evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The BGS-NERC MoU describes the governance, management arrangements and relationship between BGS and NERC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The BGS Evaluation provides an independent evaluation of BGS\u2019s role as defined in the MoU between NERC and BGS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The BGS Business Plan sets out a clear roadmap of how we implement our organisational priorities, as outlined in our strategy. 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