Main areas of activity
- Geological research and mapping
- Rock environments and their protection
- Mineral resources, groundwater and environmental impacts of mining
- Geohazards, prevention and mitigation
- Management and provision of geoscientific information
Mission
The mission of the CGS is to provide the Czech Republic with geoscientific information for making appropriate decisions on natural resources, hazards and sustainable development.
This mainly includes the following activities:
- Provision of the state geological service pursuant to Act No. 62/1988 Coll. (on geological work)
- Regional research, geological mapping and construction of 3D geological models of the Czech Republic
- Basic and applied research on geohazards, mineral resources, groundwater sources, rock environments and environmental protection
- Collection, compilation and interpretation of data on the mineral resources and geohazards in the Czech Republic and on the geological composition of its territory
- Provision of geoscientific information and expertise for decision-making in matters of state and public interest
- International cooperation and foreign development aid
- Geoscience and environmental protection education