By International Programs
February 7, 2023
USGS visited Angola during January 15–20, 2023, to discuss scientific cooperation related to minerals and groundwater.
USGS Discusses Cooperative Geoscience with Angolan Agencies
USGS Discusses Cooperative Geoscience with Angolan Agencies
USGS Office of International Programs Africa and Middle East Science Advisor Jeff Doebrich and USGS Science Advisor for International Water John Lane visited Angola at the request of the US Department of State, the Angolan Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, the Geological Institute of Angola, and the Angolan Secretary of State for Water. This was the first visit ever by USGS to Angola.
Discussions centered on potential USGS cooperation with Angolan agencies to
- analyze newly acquired geoscience data to develop derivative map products that will help better evaluate Angola’s extensive mineral resources, and
- facilitate scientific solutions to better manage groundwater resources to address the ongoing drought in Angola’s south.
The Angolan Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas posted news about the mission (in Portuguese).
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