GRI's Mission:
To understand Earth's natural and managed systems and provide comprehensive solutions for socioeconomic and environmental requirements, leading to an improved quality of life.

GRI's Vision:
To be a world leader in advancing the state-of-the-art in spatial technologies and resource management.


Improving the conservation and productivity of Earth's resources.

Our objectives are to:

• Increase the fundamental understanding of Earth's natural resources systems.
• Develop resource management capabilities, which engage computer-based decision support systems that protect and enhance land and water resources through applications of science-based knowledge.
• Enhance the productivity and profitability of agriculture and forestry systems through science and advanced technologies.
• Optimize land-use management practices by converging technologies and capabilities.
• Develop watershed management strategies and knowledge to promote sustainable economic development, community viability and natural resources conservation.
• Maximize information that can be derived and utilized from remote sensing and other geospatial technologies for socio-economic benefits.
• Help maintain an informed and receptive public.