International Science in the National Interest at the U.S. Geological Survey (2012) / Chapter Skim
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6 Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
6 Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations
Pages 113-118
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The effects of severe weather events, droughts, inland and coastal flooding, crop failures, and sea-level rise all have an adverse aggregate impact on American life. The future acquisition of additional fresh water supplies, nonrenewable Earth resources, and a sufficient supply of inexpensive energy require attention to the changing global conditions on the Earth.
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The committee found that USGS scientists are conducting excellent work in international science, as described in Chapter 3 of this report. Current activities include mitigating humanitarian crises through technical assistance in natural disaster response and in local capacity building, the advancement of science through interdisciplinary and international collaborations, natural resource assessments, and the promotion of national interests through science diplomacy, technical aid, and other means.
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Integrated efforts, across USGS mission areas, can strengthen the Survey's scientific capabilities, increase knowledge and understanding of Earth processes, and support informed and effective decision-making. A selected, though not exhaustive, set of international science opportunities with demonstrable potential to benefit national priorities is described in Chapter 4.
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government priorities, includ ing opportunities for international collaboration with other federal science agencies; • formulate a consistent approach to international activities across all USGS science areas, with internal and extramural mechanisms to provide feedback on and evaluate the success of international projects; • enhance coordination between USGS and other foreign Earth-science agencies; • explore opportunities to collaborate internationally with academic institu tions based in the United States and overseas; • promote the development of a new organizational culture that encourages and rewards international research activities and publication of research in peer-reviewed journals; and • fast-track the execution of international agreements. As outlined in Chapter 5, the reciprocal benefits to the Nation of USGS global activities are not fully appreciated and do not generally make their way into public perception.
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An interest ing, user-friendly website focusing on global Earth science and featuring brief descriptions of the Survey's current and recent international activities and col laborations, with reference to more detailed information elsewhere on the USGS website, would allow for greater public appreciation and understanding of these activities. REFERENCE Gundersen, L.C.S., J
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