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EFG Logo Redesign: Your support is needed!
We want the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) to stand out! Would you like to assist us in updating the visual identity of EFG? We are working with a science communication agency to help us update the EFG logo. We invite you to be part of this process by taking...
EFG Webinar: Multiple target horizon exploration for the implementation of an integrated geothermal system for Göttingen
On 6 June 2023, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is organising the webinar ‘Multiple target horizon exploration for the implementation of an integrated geothermal system for Göttingen, Germany‘. The event is scheduled for 15:00 – 16:00 CEST (Brussels time)....
New EFG President David Govoni
The EFG Board, Members, and Office are pleased to welcome David Govoni as the new EFG President. The election for the EFG’s new President-elect was held in November 2022 during the 81st Council Meeting in Brussels. The National Associations delegates cast their votes...
New issue of European Geologist: Geothermal energy – A geological contribution to the energy transition
New issue of European Geologist: Geothermal energy – A geological contribution to the energy transitionEFG is pleased to release issue 54 of its biannual Diamond Open Access publication, the European Geologist. The new issue is entitled "Geothermal energy – A...
EFG Webinar: Formation and chemical evolution of the Moon as the key to assess its potential metal resources
On 30 May 2023, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is organising the webinar ‘Formation and chemical evolution of the Moon as the key to assess its potential metal resources‘. The event is scheduled for 15:00 – 16:00 CEST (Brussels time). The presenter of the...
EFG endorses Mission Soil Manifesto
Soils are fragile, and the impact of our actions on soils is often overlooked or ignored. To ensure a healthy and green future for our current and future generations, we need to protect and care for soils. The European Commission and the European Regions Research and...
Vote now on your favourite ‘Legends of geoscience’ photo!
Vote now on your favourite 'Legends of geoscience' photo!We have received dozens of stunning submissions to this year's edition of the EAGE/EFG photo contest "Legends of Geoscience". We invite you to have a look and select your favourite photo by 5 May to help us...
Apply now for TIMREX Master in Innovative Mineral Resource Exploration
TIMREX is an EIT-labelled joint master course in Innovative Mineral Resource Exploration. It's a two-year master's course that was launched in 2022 and focuses on two aspects: Provide a strong, practice-oriented master programme in mineral resource exploration with...
Call for articles European Geologist journal – Geoscience in Policy making: past experience, current practice and future opportunities
The Editorial Board of the European Geologist journal (EGJ), invites you to submit articles for the 56th issue of the journal. The theme of this issue is ‘Geoscience in Policy making: past experience, current practice and future opportunities', for publication in...
EFG partners with Raw Materials Summit 2023
The fifth edition of the Raw Materials Summit, from 15–17 May 2023 in Brussels, will showcase innovation enabling the EU Green Deal goal for a carbon-neutral future. Direct access to over 800 industry leaders The Raw Materials Summit, hosted by EIT RawMaterials, is...
Survey on EFG Online Training
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is working on a new initiative to proactively facilitate the Continuous Professional Development of Geoscience Professionals in Europe. The goal is to set up an online platform with live or recorded training, events,...
Maureen Gallagher joins EFG Secretariat as Interim Director of Stakeholder Engagement
The EFG Secretariat is pleased to welcome Maureen Gallagher who recently joined us as the Interim Director of Stakeholder Engagement. "Geologists play a vital role in understanding earth’s past, managing society’s present, and securing humanity’s future, but they...
#EFGVisitingNAs: EFG meets CNG in Rome
In March, EFG had the chance to visit the premises of the Consiglio Nazionale dei Geologi, CNG, our Italian National Association member. 🇮🇹 EFG Executive Director Glen Burridge, Interim Director of Stakeholder Engagement Maureen Gallagher and Project Officer Tamas...
EFG Webinar: Digital outcrops and data integration in the Metaverse, a powerful combination to reduce subsurface uncertainty
On 30 March 2023, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is organising the webinar ‘Digital outcrops and data integration in the Metaverse, a powerful combination to reduce subsurface uncertainty‘. The event is scheduled for 16:00 – 17:00 CEST (Brussels time)....
EFG expresses its condolences on the death of three Spanish geologists in a potash mine in Súria
On 9 March 2023, three Spanish geologists, two of them postgraduate students, died during field work in a potash mine in Súria (Catalonia, Spain). The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) expresses its condolences to the families of the deceased geologists and to...
Bring in your geoscience expertise at the European level: Join the EFG Panels of Experts!
The EFG’s Panels of Experts offer a platform encouraging collaboration between professionals from different European countries working in the same field of geosciences. The panels have been set up to provide high-quality information and advice to European...
The Second Europe CCUS & Hydrogen Decarbonisation Summit
The 2nd Europe CCUS & Hydrogen Summit was back in Brussels after the first successful edition. This time, after major economic and political disruptions around the world, Europe needs to decarbonise its industry as well as diversify its energy matrix. It is more...
European Geologist journal calls for copy-editor
The editorial team of the European Geologist journal is looking for a copy-editor for EFG’s biannual, peer-reviewed open-access journal.
EFG releases position paper on geoscience as a tool for civil protection against earthquakes
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) has just released a position paper on geoscience as a tool for civil protection against earthquakes, concerning the recent seismic events in Eastern Turkey and Northern Syria on 6 February 2023. EFG, the professional body...
A stronger voice for geoscience: EuroGeoSurveys and European Federation of Geologists launch strategic partnership for increased impact
A stronger voice for geoscience: EuroGeoSurveys and European Federation of Geologists launch strategic partnership for increased impactEuroGeoSurveys (EGS) and the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) recently teamed up to create bigger impact for geoscience. By...
PERC Seminar and EFG Council Meeting
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) and the Serbian Geological Society (SGD) are jointly organising the EFG EuroWorkshop 'PERC Reporting Standard: Context, Requirements and Application' on 18-19 May in Belgrade, Serbia. As the world, the industry also faces...
Statement on the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) expresses its strongest sympathies with the Turkish and Syrian people in these hard and sad post-earthquake times. We are ready to offer our geoscientific expertise and knowledge in the field of emergency response and to...
The UN-Water Summit on Groundwater 2022
From 7 to 8 December 2022, the UN held its annual Water Summit on Groundwater. The Summit was preceded by a side event which was held on 6 December 2022. The UN-Water Summit on Groundwater, including its side event, took place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris and was...
Touring through the 2022 “Legends of Geoscience”
What a great way to start the year by making a virtual travel through the 2022 "Legends of geoscience". In this regard, we would like to present you our latest StoryMap, showcasing the photos submitted to the 2022 EAGE/EFG photo contest. The theme of the photo contest...
Tell us more about your involvement with EFG… This month with Alberto Sánchez Miravalles
In the January 2023 edition of GeoNews, I would like to share some of my activities at EFG, but first I would like to wish everyone reading these lines a happy new year and all the best for this new period. I have been working with EFG for four years. My adventure...
EFG welcomes the Geological Society of Lithuania as a new full member
EFG welcomes the Geological Society of Lithuania as a new full memberIn autumn 2022, the Geological Society of Lithuania (LGS) joined EFG as its latest full member. EFG now counts 28 national association members representing approximately 45,000 geoscientists from all...
EFG’s CCS Panel of Experts has broadened its scope to hydrogen
Let’s first remind that the EFG Panel of Experts on CCS was initially part of the “Panel of Experts on Geothermal Energy and CO2 Sequestration”, before becoming an entirely independent Panel on CO2 storage in October 2008. The mission of this Panel of Experts lines up...
The EFG at the Mines and Money London Conference
From 29 November to 1 December 2022, Mines and Money London organised its conference ‘Europe's leading mining investment event’. The conference was divided into three streams: ‘Resourcing Tomorrow’, ‘Mines and Money’, and ‘Reimagining Mining’. The event aimed at...
EFG Webinar: Natural Hydrogen in the Monzón-1 Well, Ebro Basin, Northern Spain
On 2 February 2023, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is organising the webinar 'Natural Hydrogen in the Monzón-1 Well, Ebro Basin, Northern Spain'. The event is scheduled for 13:00 – 14:00 CET (Brussels time). The presenter of the webinar will be...
EAGE/EFG photo contest now open for entries!
EAGE/EFG photo contest now open for entries! The 2023 edition of the EAGE/EFG photo contest is now open for entries! All members of EAGE and EFG’s National Associations are invited to submit their photos under the theme “Legends of Geoscience”. We encourage you...
Tell us more about your involvement with EFG… This month with External Relations Officer Pavlos Tyrologou
In the December 2022 edition of GeoNews, EFG Board member Pavlos Tyrologou speaks about his efforts in fostering EFG’s European and international network, among many other things. Watch his contribution and don't hesitate to get in touch with Pavlos with any...
TRiPGiFT – The new Erasmus+ project is calling for support
TRiPGiFT is a new Erasmus+ project which aims to combine theoretical and experimental approaches in teaching geology and geography in Secondary Education by developing Virtual Field Trips (VFTSs), using Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). VFTSs are an...
EFG Webinar: Vegetation as a remedial measure against erosion and shallow landslides in steep soil slopes
On 26 January 2023, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is organising the webinar 'Vegetation as a remedial measure against erosion and shallow landslides in steep soil slopes'. The event is scheduled for 15:00 – 16:00 CET (Brussels time). The presenter of the...
IMPEL: Call for case studies
IMPEL: Call for case studies on Thermal Desorption and Phytoremediation EFG is collaborating with the European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law (IMPEL) on topics relating to soil and water contamination. The IMPEL Water...
Tell us more about your involvement with EFG… This month with Maria Amparo Lopez
In the November 2022 edition of GeoNews, I would like to share some of my activities at EFG: As Communication Officer, I am involved in the planning and organisation of different communication activities of the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) and its EU-funded...
EFG Webinar: Treasures of the Earth
On 7 December 2022, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is organising the webinar ‘Treasures of the Earth‘. The event is scheduled for 13:00 – 14:00 CET (Brussels time). The presenter of the webinar will be Monica Sousa, Executive Director of the Portuguese...
Award of the EFG Medal of Merit to two outstanding geologists: Marie Fleming and Fernando Noronha
During its spring 2022 meeting, the Council of the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) decided to award its Medal of Merit (MoM) to both EurGeol Marie Fleming and Prof. Fernando Noronha, nominated respectively by the Institute of Geologists of Ireland (IGI) and by...
Discount on the Geological Society of London Membership
Members of EFG National Associations can benefit from a 20% discount on the Early Career Membership of the Geological Society of London (GSL). You can apply to become a GSL member by visiting www.geolsoc.org.uk/join. Please remember to use the code 'EFG20' to benefit...
EFG contribution to Call for Evidence on European Critical Raw Materials Act
EFG contribution to Call for Evidence on European Critical Raw Materials ActOver the past decade, the European Commission and Parliament have addressed the security of supply of critical raw materials through various Communications, studies, reports and resolutions....
EFG visits the Croatian Geological Society
EFG visits the Croatian Geological SocietyThe first in-person steering committee meeting of the TIMREX project took place in the first week of October. This EIT Raw Materials funded project aims at developing a Master’s programme to train T-shaped professionals who...
EFG Webinar: Tackling the 21st Century Water Quality Challenges for Managed Aquifer Recharge
On 15 November 2022, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is organising the webinar ‘Tackling the 21st Century Water Quality Challenges for Managed Aquifer Recharge‘. The event is scheduled for 13:00 – 14:00 CET (Brussels time). The presenter of the webinar...
Media partnership with 2nd Europe CCUS & Hydrogen Decarbonisation Summit
Media partnership with 2nd Europe CCUS & Hydrogen Decarbonisation Summit Taking place from 8 to 9 February 2023, the 2nd Europe CCUS & Hydrogen Decarbonisation Summit will assess and review the opportunities within the EU Energy Sector and review the...
Call for articles: The role of geology in the transition to clean energy – the contribution of hydrogen and carbon capture, storage and utilisation
Call for articles European Geologist journal: The role of geology in the transition to clean energy – the contribution of hydrogen and carbon capture, storage and utilisation The Editorial Board of the European Geologist journal (EGJ), invites you to submit articles...
Terceira: A Geological Marvel in the middle of the Atlantic
The Azores is a unique group of islands filled with a number of geological curiosities. During the EFG’s spring Council Meeting, delegates had the chance to visit one of these curiosities, the Algar do Carvão site, as part of the field trip to Terceira Island....
Eva Hartai nominated for EIT Women Leadership Award
EFG delegate Éva Hartai from the Hungarian Geological Society (MFT) has been nominated by EIT RawMaterials for the EIT Women Leadership Award for her activities in international projects, mostly for the successful coordination and management of the ENGIE project,...
Launch of CRM-geothermal project
EFG is involved in a new endeavour: The Horizon Europe-funded CRM-geothermal project is developing an innovative technology solution which combines the extraction of critical raw materials and energy from geothermal fluids. The energy and digital transitions require a...
Tell us more about your involvement with EFG… This month with Tamás Miklovicz, Project Officer
In the September 2022 edition of GeoNews, I would like to share some of my activities at EFG: EU Funded projects, organisational improvements, and training courses. All these require good team work, which is great at EFG! One of the objectives of these contributions...
EFG Webinar: GEOfood – Connection between geology and food
On 25 October 2022, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is organising the webinar ‘GEOfood – Connection between geology and food‘. The event is scheduled for 13:00 – 14:00 CEST (Brussels time). The GEOfood initiative was established in the Geoparks Magma in...
The role of natural hydrogen in the energy transition – EFG’s vision
EFG External Relations Officer Pavlos Tyrologou and Executive Director Glen Burridge presented EFG's vision on the role of natural hydrogen in the energy transition at a HyAfrica workshop on 15 September 2022. We invite you to watch the recording: Did you know? ...
EFG Executive Director’s digest – Summer 2022 – Part 2
Dear all, Welcome to the second part of my Summer Newsletter, giving details of the current policy-related activities that I’ve been involved with in the past few months. As we return to our desks after a summer where any relaxation has been tempered by nervousness...
