Themes | IAPG geoethics

Silvia Peppoloni introducing a session on geoethics at the EGU in Vienna

Geoethics themes

Geoethics provides a reference and guidelines for behaviour in addressing concrete problems of human life by trying to find socio-economic solutions compatible with a respect for the environment and the protection of Nature and land.

Geoethics reflects the social role played by Geoscientists and their responsibilities highlighting the ethical, cultural and economic repercussions that their behavioral choices may have on society.

Geoethics encourages a critical analysis of the use and management of geo-resources.

Geoethics deals with problems related to the risk management and the mitigation of geohazards.

Geoethics fosters the proper and correct dissemination of the results of scientific studies and other information on risks.

Geoethics aims to improve the relationships between the scientific community, the mass media and the public.

Geoethics promotes the development of the geoparks and geo-tourism, in order to create social awareness about the value of the geological heritage and geodiversity.

Geoethics highlights the value and usefulness of the geological and geophysical knowledge in daily life by promoting disciplines like geo-medicine and forensic geosciences.

Geoethics aims to organize effective teaching tools to develop awareness, values and responsibility, especially amongst the young people.

IAPG works to develop theoretical and practical activities covering a wide range of topics, including: the philosophy and history of geoscientific thought; research integrity and professionalism in geosciences; workplace climate and related issues; geoethics in geohazards and disaster risk reduction; responsible management of georesources; ethical and social aspects of geoeducation and geoscience communication; applications of geoethics in various fields such as economic geology, paleontology, forensic geology, and medical geology; the ethical and societal relevance of geoheritage and geodiversity; sociological aspects of geosciences and the geoscience-society-policy interface; geosciences for sustainable and responsible development; geoethical implications of global and local changes in socio-ecological systems; ethics in geoengineering; ethical issues in climate change and ocean science; and ethical implications related to the geoscience data life cycle, big data, and the use of artificial intelligence in geosciences, as well as international cooperation in geosciences.

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