'Critical Needs' Public Awareness Campaign: AGI Affirms Commitment to Advancing National Interests Amid New Policy Directions
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is launching a communications campaign recognizing recent actions of the Administration and reaffirming AGI’s commitment to ensuring that the geosciences continue to play a central role in supporting national priorities, including economic growth, infrastructure resilience, technological innovation, national security, public safety, and global leadership.
Geoscience is vital to the well-being of society and the prosperity of the nation, the campaign explains, drawing on AGI’s new six-part document series, Critical Needs: Geosciences Meeting the Needs of the Nation. From ensuring the robust supply of critical minerals to strengthening disaster preparedness and response, geoscience research and workforce development align with the Administration’s objectives for economic growth, national security, and technological advancement.
AGI is dedicated to promoting sound, evidence-based policies that align with the nation’s most pressing geoscience needs. The comprehensive resources available at www.criticalneeds.org outline key priorities, including:
- Geosciences Supporting a Vibrant Economy — Ensuring sustainable resource management and fostering economic stability through responsible resource development.
- Geoscience Solutions for Future Infrastructure — Strengthening hazard mitigation strategies and ensuring the resilience of the nation’s built environment.
- Geosciences Partnering in Innovating the Future — Advancing technological innovation through geoscience research and applications.
- Geoscience’s Crucial Role in National Security Strategies — Supporting energy independence, resource security, and defense initiatives.
- Geoscience Protecting the Public — Enhancing disaster response, hazard assessment, and public safety initiatives.
- Geoscience’s Role in Building U.S. Influence Across the World — Leveraging geoscience expertise to support global partnerships and diplomacy.
AGI stands ready to collaborate with policymakers, industry leaders, and the scientific community to ensure that geoscience expertise is effectively leveraged in shaping policies that benefit the nation. We encourage all stakeholders to explore AGI’s resources and engage in discussions on the importance of geoscience in driving innovation and growth.
Starting this week, look for AGI’s Critical Needs social media campaign on LinkedIn, Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook. Additional efforts will involve direct communications with AGI federation societies, relevant members of Congress, federal agencies, and others. For more information, please visit www.criticalneeds.org or contact AGI’s Geoff Camphire at gac@americangeosciences.org.
About AGI
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI), a federation of scientific and professional organizations representing over a quarter-million geoscientists, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to serving the geoscience community and addressing the geoscience needs of society. AGI headquarters are in Alexandria, Virginia.