About EFG
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is a not‐for‐profit organisation instituted to ensure competent and ethical practice among geoscientists in Europe while representing the profession across the continent.
Foundations
VISION
EFG aims to be recognised as an independent, trustworthy and reliable international organisation that contributes to the protection of the environment, public safety and the responsible use of natural resources.
Mission
To promote excellence in the application of geoscience across Europe, to represent the professional European associations of geoscientists and to create public awareness of geoscience’s importance to society.
Values
Professional geologists contribute to public safety, sustainable development, the responsible use of natural resources, wealth creation and the effective prediction, prevention and mitigation of natural hazards through cooperation with other experts and effective communication with the public.
EFG is governed by a Council with national delegates, a Board handling operations, and an office in Brussels.
Organisation
The EFG Council
The Council meets once a year in one of the member countries, usually in June. There is also a working Council Meeting in Brussels in November or December.
The EFG Board
The executive authority of the Council is enacted by the Board, which is appointed for a two year term and comprises a President, Vice-President, General Secretary, Treasurer and External Relations Officer.
Meetings & Operations
EFG Secretariat
The Secretariat of the EFG is based in Brussels, where the Executive Director is based. The EFG Secretariat Director is the staff member responsible to the EFG Board for the day-to-day management and operation of the EFG Secretariat.
