EMODnet Geology consortium met in Trondheim, Norway, in November 2024.©NGU
On 4-8 November 2024, the EMODnet Geology team convened in Trondheim, Norway to discuss its key developments and plans for the final year of the project phase. The meeting was attended by about 50 delegates, representing over 20 organisations. Hosted by the Geological Survey of Norway at the Scandic Nidelven Hotel, the event benefited from excellent facilities and beautiful riverside views, providing a perfect setting for productive discussions and networking.
In addition to updates on producing harmonised marine geological data products, the agenda covered a range of interesting topics, including e.g., geotechnical data related to offshore windfarm development, efforts in producing seamless seabed maps with experiences from Norway, as well as use case stories from windfarm projects in Iceland and Geological Service for Europe (GSEU) project. One of the highlights was the discussion on a new data product, coastal resilience, which is planned to be released in early 2025 on the Central Portal. The current phase of EMODnet Geology has placed emphasis on dissemination, resulting in several upcoming Story maps among others (coming to the EMODnet Portal soon). The team agreed on plans for producing harmonised marine geological data products, with the next meeting scheduled for early June 2025 in Iceland.
“It is precious to see how sister organizations in other countries work and to exchange experiences. We also see that the data we deliver is being used.“
Reidulv Bøe, head of the Marine Geology Department at the Geological Survey of Norway
European collaboration in marine geodata, a key theme of the meeting, is further highlighted in a recent interview with the Geological Survey of Norway, showcasing the value of shared expertise and data application—read the full article here.