Earth Systems and Resources Program Area
Addresses connections between people, place, and the Earth system – land surface and deep Earth, atmosphere, cryosphere, water, and oceans – with a focus on resources, hazards, conservation, and basic and applied science.
In progress
Any project, supported or not by a committee, that is currently being worked on or is considered active, and will have an end date.
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Our Expertise
The Earth Systems and Resources program area brings together leading scientists and engineers to provide independent, cross-disciplinary advice on managing Earth’s resources and systems. Our experts study the natural processes that shape the planet and the human activities that depend on and alter them.
Our work spans the spectrum of Earth and environmental sciences — from forestry and soils to weather and the atmosphere, oceans and polar regions, water resources, and environmental health. We conduct studies that inform resilient infrastructure, sustainable food and energy production, and the responsible stewardship of natural resources.
Description
Addresses connections between people, place, and the Earth system (land surface and deep Earth, atmosphere, cryosphere, water, and oceans) with a focus on resources, hazards, conservation, and basic and applied science.
Collaborators
Major units and sub-units
Center for Health, People, and Places
Lead
Earth Systems and Resources Program Area
Lead