| Expert Type | Research Interface / Management |
| Scope | Adaptation Measures to Change |
| Mitigation of Change |
| Topic Atmosphere | Global Warming |
| Topic Hydrosphere | Fresh Water Systems / Rivers / Lakes |
| Water Pollution / Waste Water |
| Topic Pedosphere | Soil Pollution and Restauration |
| Geology / Sediments |
| Topic Integrated Systems | Carbon Cycle |
| Biogeochemical Cycles except Carbon |
| Topic Economy/ResourceUse | Energy |
| Topic Sustainability | Ecological Sustainability |
| Social Sustainability |
| GeoForum Geo-Technology | Rock and Soil Mechanics |
| Tunneling, Drilling, Foundations, Construction |
| Hydrogeology |
| GeoForum Environmental-Technology | Groundwater Protection |