https://jgsb.sgb.gov.br/index.php/journal <p><strong>SCOPE AND MISSION</strong></p> <p><strong>Journal of the Geological Survey of Brazil (JGSB)</strong> is a peer-reviewed, open-access, multidisciplinary periodical, published three times a year (April, August, and December) by the <a title="Geological Survey of Brazil" href="https://www.sgb.gov.br/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Geological Survey of Brazil</a>, which is attached to the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Brazil.</p> <p>Our mission is to distribute original, high-quality scientific research, and in-depth reviews of relevant subjects that cover all disciplines of the Earth Sciences in Brazil, and elsewhere, providing works of interest to a broad audience of scientists and researchers from geological, natural resources, and related areas.</p> CPRM - Serviço Geológico do Brasil en-US Journal of the Geological Survey of Brazil 2595-1939 <p>The papers are published in the open access format, being freely available to any user, under a <a title="CC-BY Creative Commons license" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CC-BY Creative Commons license</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>By submitting this manuscript for evaluation, the authors are aware of&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a title="CC-BY Creative Commons license" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CC-BY Creative Commons license</a>. In the case of manuscript approval, the author responsible for the manuscript (corresponding author), hereinafter referred to as CEDENTE (ASSIGNOR), hereby assigns and transfers to <u>CPRM-Serviço Geológico do Brasil</u>, holder of the JGSB, free of charge, on his behalf and on behalf from all co-authors, <u>the right of the first publication.</u> This includes the rights of editing, publication, translation into another language and reproduction by any process, worldwide, today and in the future.&nbsp;</p> <p>After the first publication by the JGSB, <u>authors hold the copyright without restrictions</u> and are allowed to&nbsp;disclose and distribute their work through personal website pages and institutional repositories.</p> <p>At the same time, the ASSIGNOR declares that the content of the manuscript is of sole responsibility of the authors and that this content does not infringe the copyrights and/or other property rights of third parties, that is, that any contents of the manuscript and its attachments, if taken from other publications, are duly referenced and, when necessary, the permissions for publications of such contents were requested by the authors from the copyright holders; that the disclosure of images (if any) has been authorized and that it assumes full moral and/or patrimonial responsibility, due to its content, before third parties.</p> https://jgsb.sgb.gov.br/index.php/journal/article/view/270 <p>This article explores the critical role of the Geological Survey of Brazil (SGB-CPRM) in advancing national development strategies through the provision of geoscientific data and expertise. It examines how the institution's activities align with and support key public policies in Brazil, including those focused on safe and sustainable mining, mapping and studies of oceans and coastal zones, water security (“water in quantity and quality, forever”), disaster risk reduction, and other crosscutting agendas. Through a comparative analysis of strategic plans from leading global geological surveys, the article underscores Brazil’s technical strengths and strong data production capabilities, while also drawing attention to the lack of a formally established national mineral policy integrated into broader development frameworks. It argues that SGB-CPRM plays a vital role in bridging this policy gap and positioning Brazil to participate effectively in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. The article also describes the Brazil Geological Survey’s contributions under the Multi-Year Plan (PPA), particularly in geological mapping and critic minerals, marine geology, water resources and geohazards. Despite facing budgetary and operational constraints, the institution has continued to make progress through institutional collaboration and technical resilience. SGB-CPRM acts as a strategic partner in the formulation and implementation of public policies, integrating geoscientific information into policy frameworks to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of government actions across various sectors. One of the SGB-CPRM's most tangible contributions lies in its long-standing geological mapping program, which has produced an extensive and systematically updated set of geological maps covering the vast Brazilian territory. These maps—developed over decades and continually updated—are accessible through the institutional repository and constitute a fundamental resource for academic research. While not formally responsible for policy formulation, SGB-CPRM acts as a key articulator, providing critical scenarios and technical insights to both the executive and legislative branches. In addition to the national geological mapping program, a core function of SGB-CPRM is to serve as the central hub for generating Brazil's basic geoscientific data. This foundational information, made available through its public platforms, is indispensable for the creation of evidence-based policies. By ensuring access to reliable and standardized national data, SGB-CPRM empowers government bodies, the private sector, and civil society to make informed decisions. To enhance the effectiveness of these policies, there is a clear need for more participatory committees focused on Brazil's diverse development strategies. Continued investment in its technical capabilities and expanded data dissemination efforts will further solidify SGB-CPRM's pivotal role in supporting Brazil’s national development strategies and contributing to a more resilient and sustainable future.</p> Ana Claudia de Aguiar Accioly Sandra Fernandes da Silva Luiz Gustavo Rodrigues Pinto Carlos Eduardo de Oliveira dantas Copyright (c) 2025 Journal (JGSB) and the authors http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-11-26 2025-11-26 9 SI3 10.29396/jgsb.2026.v9.SI3.1