International development and the
BGS
The BGS has worked in over 100 countries to become a leading
provider of applied geoscience services.
We have an extensive programme of international research, surveying and monitoring, including major institutional strengthening programmes in the developing world. Our work is directed towards development issues such as: the sustainable benefits from natural resources; protection of people and of the natural environment; improving quality of life, and poverty alleviation.
The BGS has worked extensively for many of the principal development agencies, including:
- Department for International Development (DFID)
- European Union
- Inter-American, African and Asian development banks
- United Nations agencies
- World Bank
- World Health Organisation
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