Geology for Global Development

Website Resources…

Picture2There are a number of ways in which you can keep in touch with our work, including Facebook and Twitter. We also have a full website, with a range of articles and resources. Here are a few things that you may find interesting…

GfGD in the News – A series of articles from 2011-2013 that talk about our work.

Himalayas Education Project – Articles on the project background, hazardscape of Ladakh and ways to get involved in this work!

GfGD Placement Reports – A range of reports from past GfGD placements, including a number of valuable lessons and insights for those wanting to work within this sector.

National Conference 2013 – Reports and material from our first National Conference, hosted by the Geological Society in October 2013.

Careers – A range of articles, interviews and information relating to careers supporting international development.

Joel is the Founder/Director of Geology for Global Development (@Geo_Dev) an organisation working to support geologists to make a sustainable contribution to the fight against global poverty. He is an interdisciplinary researcher, with a PhD in geography (natural hazards), and research interests in multi-hazard frameworks, disaster risk reduction, rural water projects, and sustainable development. This work has taken him to Chile, China, Guatemala, India, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda. Joel is currently based at the British Geological Survey, and tweets at @JoelCGill.