Who We Are – Geological Society of South Sudan

About The Geological Society of South Sudan (GEO-SSS)

Introduction

The Geological Society of South Sudan (GEO-SSS) is a Non-profit Scientific society for earth scientists established during Covid-19 in 2021.

Our main objective is to promote, Support and advance the earth sciences within Scientific and wider Community by Acting as National Advisory Authority on Geo-Hazard like Earthquake, Flooding, Landslide, Famine & Drought.

The society is committed to execute many lists of action. It includes providing Excellency in Earth Science, Dissemination of scientific information, restoring integrity in science, establishing proper communication system with fellow scientists of the world and working towards building up a stronger Earth Science in the Republic of South Sudan.

OUR VISION

To be the force for better physical World.

OUR MISSION

To promote, support and advance Earth Science within scientific and wider community by:

Acting as a National advisory authority on Geo-Hazard like GeoEnvironmental Pollution, Earth Quake, Flooding, Famine and landslide.
providing systematic and thematic Geological mapping and conducting research on the onshore and offshore, as assigned by concerned authorities or independently; through:

Facilitation of minerals, Energy and Agricultural development.
Supporting infrastructures development within South Sudan and behind.
Encouraging assessment, utilization and management of Minerals, Hydrogeological and Geo-environmental resources.
Supports transformation and National developmental agenda that is relative to Earth Science.

Core Values

Transparency: Striving to Ethical Integrity and Quality of Service.

Learning: Providing learning through knowledge creation.

Accountability: Promote reliability, commitment, and taking responsibility.

Diversity: Promote an inclusive culture, equality and respect for others across Geosciences wider community.

Excellence: We seek opportunities to work collaboratively and aim to be recognized as a valued partner in every aspect of our Business.

Social safety, health and environmental sustainability: Prioritizing social life, health and safety of all employees and stakeholders in accordance with environmental stewardship.

OUR OBJECTIVES

To promote, advance and support the earth sciences within the scientific and wider community with other association when formed.
To represent National or International meetings, workshops, conferences, symposia, competitions and field trips in the field of geology and other subject of geological interest.
To promote the cause of Geological research, publication of Journal, articles, autobiographies and other special problems like Environmental issues in furtherance of the objects of the Society.
To secure and administer fund, grant, and donations for the advancement Geological society.
To give support and promote the study, training and understanding of earth sciences within formal education systems, the scientific community and the overall public.