The GOAL network consists of more than 100 geoscientists from 15 countries (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Germany, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela). Members’ expertise covers geology, volcanology, paleontology, mining, environment, georisk management and climatology. The network, exists since 2002 under the auspices of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to join Latin American Earth Scientists who carried out their studies in Germany. The network stimulates professional cooperation between the Latin American and German geoscientific communities. GOAL helps to promote exchange, disseminate knowledge of research results and new applied technologies, and initiate joint research opportunities.
Today's dynamic world requires almost constant adaptation. Against the background of growing geo-environmental concerns, geoscientific knowledge dissemination becomes a challenge. This is where GOAL plays an important role, e.g., with the upcoming workshops on ''Geoscience Communication''. Our goal is clearer and more effective communication within geoscience research centers, companies and educational institutions. Advantages of the network are: Joint meetings, fundedfinancially supported by the DAAD;, Aaccess to a powerful international network;, eases Facilitating joint projects between Germany and LatinamericanLatin-American countries. We cordially invite young geoscientists with affinities to Latin America to join the GOAL network!