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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 Lakes, Our Future – enhancing lake health in Aotearoa Our lakes are in crisis due to climate change and other human impacts, with approximately 45% having a water quality index of ‘poor’ or worse. Biodiversity Climate change Ecosystems Freshwater Lakes 
Aotearoa: Green hydrogen technology GNS 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. Strategic Science Investment Fund GNS-led Energy Hydrogen Carbon emissions Climate change 
Understanding Zealandia – Thermal processes This project addresses the major research question of how heat, magma and metals are transferred within the crust in the New Zealand region. Earthquakes Natural hazards Risk Volcanoes Zealandia 
RiskScape 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. Open-source GNS-led Natural hazards Resilience Risk
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