• Representation and coordination of the Geosciences within the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW)
  • Encourage research cooperation within and outside the OeAW
  • Provide science-based advisory services for the civil society and policy consult, as well as scientific knowledge transfer to the public
  • Comments on geoscientific issues both within and outside the OeAW
  • Consultancy support regarding future research development:
    • Represent the OeAW in international and national scientific initiatives
    • Identify und discuss innovative geoscientific research topics and areas
    • Participation in national and international conferences and congresses
  • Coordination of and comments on the participation of the OeAW in international geoscientific research projects
  • Promotion of the entire range of Geosciences by publicly-effective measures:
    • Organization of lectures and symposia
    • Editing support for scientific publications
    • Arrange and/or promote exhibitions dealing with geoscientific issues in Austria
  • Cooperation and coordination of outreach activities with University institutes and other research organizations
  • Enhancement of media relations work and media contacts, particularly at recent occurrences
  • Involvement and initiative concerning Austria‘s participation in international projects and programs
  • Pursuing of the OeAW publication series „Catalogus Fossilium Austriae“