Institute of Geonics of the CAS

Obrázek
UGN

The activity of IGN is the scientific research motivated by the versatile utilization of the earth’s crust, i.e. research on geomaterials, processes inside the earth’s crust, especially processes induced by human activity, and their impact on the environment. Within this research scope, supportive disciplines are developed, such as, in particular, applied mathematics and physics, chemistry, environmental and social geography. IGN contributes to increasing the level of knowledge and education and to the exploitation of the scientific results in practice. It acquires, processes and disseminates scientific information, issues scientific publications (monographs, journals, proceedings, etc.), provides scientific reviews, professional recommendations, consulting and advisory services. In cooperation with universities, IGN contributes to doctoral programmes and provides training for young scientists. Within the scope of its activity, IGN promotes international cooperation, including the organisation of joint research projects. It ensures participation in exchange programmes for scientists and the exchange of scientific information. IGN organizes scientific meetings, conferences and seminars at the national and international levels and provides the infrastructure for research. It pursues its aims both independently and in cooperation with universities and other research and professional institutions.