- To promote research and education within the different disciplines of
geophysics represented in SNG and to co-operate with related disciplines.
- To strengthen the position of the subject area in society.
- To represent Sweden in IUGG and its scientific associations.
- To represent Sweden in SCOR.
- To serve as a source of expertise for the Royal Swedish Academy of
Sciences.
- To serve as an advisory authority to universities and other sectors of
the educational system.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences is the responsible authority
for SNG.