One of the most important challenges of the next few decades is the supply of sustainable energy and natural resources. This question is under debate in many international organizations, and this question is one of the most popular topics for several scientific or political forecasts. Several positive and negative answers have been born in the recent years in this subject, but most of them rely on quite uncertain data about the actual resources. It is evident, that the most established answers for this problem can be expected from the Earth sciences. It is also clear, that a good answer requires qualified mathematical and geological background. Past IAMG conferences have focused on methodologies and case studies. In 2009 the main emphasize is given to computational methods. This topic is a strong integration of Earth science with computer science, each driving development of the other. We believe that in this way IAMG can make an important contribution in the measuring, modeling and assessment of conventional and non-conventional subsurface energy and natural mineral resources.
The assessment of environmental problems, particularly of waste disposal is in our days of paramount importance. The application of different geomathematical methods diminishes the related uncertainties and risks. Special attention will be given at the conference to the disposal of radioactive waste, being the main precondition to a broader application of atomic energy. Theoretical papers, presenting and discussing new mathematical approaches are also appreciated at the conference, together with their practical applications.