Subsurface Geospatial Planning for European Resilience and Strategic Autonomy

The position paper highlights the growing pressure on Europe's subsurface from competing demands for critical raw materials, energy, water, climate adaptation measures, and urban development. It argues that achieving Europe's strategic objectives, including the green transition, resource security, and climate resilience, requires integrated surface and subsurface spatial planning supported by robust geological knowledge. The paper calls for coordinated policies and informed decision-making to ensure the sustainable management of underground resources and infrastructure.