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Our purpose is to undertake research that enhances our understanding of geological and Earth system processes and increases Aotearoa New Zealand’s resilience to natural hazards and climate change.
We aim to drive innovation and growth that ensure risk, the environment and our natural resources are sustainably managed for a cleaner, safer, more prosperous future.
Uia mai koe ki ahau, "He aha te mea nui o te ao?" Māku e kī atu, "He tangata, he tangata, he tangata."
If you were to ask me, "What is the most important thing in the world?" My reply will be, "It is people, it is people, it is people."
Our research builds resilience to climate change and geohazard risk and innovates our energy system to create a low carbon future. Learn more about how our research is helping prepare Aotearoa New Zealand for the future.
View all projectsGNS Science is on a mission to help deliver a sustainable, zero-carbon energy future for Aotearoa and meet the country’s goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
This programme explores how interconnected environmental processes across our planet influence climate and environment in Aotearoa New Zealand, informing decision-making to sustain and enhance our environment, communities and economy.
This project addresses the major research question of how heat, magma and metals are transferred within the crust in the New Zealand region.
The RiskScape software tool assesses risk to people, buildings, and infrastructure from natural hazards such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, tsunami, and floods. The tool is one of very few open-source risk models available worldwide.
