Urban Geology for More Resilient Cities: ISPRA Leads UGEG at the International Symposium in Nanjing
ISPRA represented Europe at the International Symposium on Resilient Cities in Nanjing, China, organized by CCOP-RCUG, leading the delegation of the Urban Geology Expert Group (UGEG).
ISPRA coordinates UGEG within EuroGeoSurveys (EGS), the organization bringing together 37 European National Geological Surveys to promote the role of Earth Sciences in European policymaking.
The participation of the Institute and its delegation was led by Francesco La Vigna (ISPRA and UGEG Chair), providing an opportunity to:
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Present European priorities: highlight the key issues and action areas on which the expert group is working to promote the sustainability and safety of the urban subsurface.
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Foster technical exchange: establish a valuable professional dialogue with leading urban geology experts from Southeast Asia.
The event highlighted the importance of cooperation between UGEG and the RCUG research centre, building on the long-standing and well-established collaboration between their respective parent organizations, EGS and CCOP (Coordinating Committee for Geoscience Programmes in East and Southeast Asia).
The occasion also provided an opportunity to present some of ISPRA's activities to colleagues from the Chinese Geological Survey during dedicated meetings.
