Main Objectives of the Project

The principal objectives of the project can be summarised in the following items:

coordination of theoretical, experimental as well as applied research activities focused on certain aspects of weathering with serious impact on the environment quality and human activities. Specific fields of interest will include

prediction of durability of lithic building materials; assessment of stone conservation techniques

the weathering of rocks, mine tailings and other minerals-containing wastes as the source of environment pollution. The research coordination will prevent research doubling, and help to unify experimental and analytical methods in the study of atmosphere - water - rock interactions

enhancement of communication with special emphasis on the exchange of research results and their consultation through promoting personal exchange of experience at meetings on national and international level, expeditious sharing of research reports and papers through e-mail distribution, in project newsletter, and databases and library formed during the project’s course;
elaboration of recommendations for international organisations, goverments and other institutions authorised to decision making in environmental affairs related to rock weathering. They will include: ranking of hazardous factors, priorities in remediation and protection measures, assessment of technological impacts connected with man-induced or initiated weathering processes.