THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MINING AND GEOLOGY IN THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABILITY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.30544/rudar18Keywords:
mining, geology, sustainable development, sustainability scienceAbstract
The article shows the importance of mining and geology for the development of society based on sustainability principles. The uneven development of each country individually has a great impact on the level of application of sustainable technologies. Sustainable management of natural resources is a complex task due to the possibility of irreparable errors caused by incorrect planning. Mining and geological experts in cooperation with colleagues from other scientific disciplines strive to solve the challenges of modern society in this field. Mining and geology are the leading sciences in promoting a new approach to nature, its resources, and its protection. Innovative solutions such as the introduction of sustainability science into the curricula of mining and geology contribute to the professional development of young people. The acquired knowledge can be implemented in practice later on. Also, the application of information technologies and modern software contributes to the promotion of scientifically sound predictions and solutions that strengthen both natural and social systems.
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