Earth Science Week 2026 to Spotlight 'Critical Minerals for a Thriving Society'

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) proudly announces that Earth Science Week 2026, taking place October 11-17, will be celebrated under the theme “Critical Minerals for a Thriving Society.” This theme underscores the important ways that critical minerals address needs and shape societal activities that impact Earth’s systems. From smartphones and renewable energy systems to medical technologies, transportation, and infrastructure, today’s society relies on a wide range of mineral resources.