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EFG releases position paper calling for a European Landslide Directive
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) has published a position paper calling for a dedicated European Landslide Directive, drawing lessons from the large-scale landslide that affected Niscemi (Italy) in January 2026. The Niscemi event, which resulted in...
European Court of Auditors Confirms Geological Blind Spot in EU Raw Materials Strategy
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) has published a position paper on the 2025 RESourceEU action plan, warning that the European Union's approach to securing critical raw materials (CRM) for the energy transition remains fundamentally weakened by the...
EFG Responds to the EU Fair Labour Mobility Package
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) has contributed to the European Commission Call for Evidence on the Fair Labour Mobility Package, which seeks to improve the functioning of labour mobility within the EU Single Market while reinforcing social protection,...
EFG and IAMG Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Collaboration
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) and the International Association of Mathematical Geosciences (IAMG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2025 to formalise their commitment to cooperation and mutual support. The IAMG promotes international...
EFG announces the establishment of its Advisory Board
The Advisory Board of the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) brings together trusted experts who offer strategic insight and high-level advice to support EFG’s mission. Meet the Advisory Board Members: Chair of the Advisory Board & Board Projects...
EFG President to Speak at RemTech Europe 2025: Register for Free
We are excited to announce that EFG President David Govoni will be an active participant at RemTech Europe 2025, contributing as a speaker in three sessions and serving as chair for one session. RemTech Europe, the International Conference and Exhibition on land and...
Don’t miss the Geo-Ambassador Training Series at the 5th IPGC!
Are you ready to amplify your voice as a geoscientist? During the 5th International Professional Geology Conference (IPGC), the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) invites you to join a unique in-person training series designed to equip geoscientists with...
European Geologist 59: UN Sustainable Development Goals – where the geology lies
EFG announces the release of issue 59 of its peer-reviewed Diamond Open Access publication, the European Geologist. The new issue is entitled "UN Sustainable Development Goals – where the geology lies". The topical section features the following contributions:...
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Introducing RohstoffWissen
The non-profit organisation "RohstoffWissen!" (translated: knowledge of raw materials) has been founded on 15 May 2018 in Berlin as a response to a vivid problem in Germany and even in Europe: All projects which include any underground interferences meet public...
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