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Kick-off meeting for GeoERA projects
The Kick-off meeting for 15 GeoERA projects took place between the 3rd and the 5th of July in Brussels. EFG Executive Director Isabel Fernández attended the meeting as a member of the GeoERA Stakeholder Council. The role of the Stakeholder Council members is to...
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FORAM 18 Pilot Event: testing the concept of a World Forum on Raw Materials
Back to back with the World Materials Forum (WMF), the Horizon 2020 funded FORAM project has gathered stakeholders on 27 June 2018 in Nancy (France) to test the concept of a World Forum on Raw Materials. Although affected by the French railway strike, the conference...
read moreEFG at RFG2018: fostering dialogue about geoscience professionalism at international level
EFG at RFG2018: fostering dialogue about geoscience professionalism at international level Geoscience professionals from all over the world have gathered in Vancouver, Canada, from 16 to 21 June 2018, for the first international conference dedicated to the...
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FORAM 18 Pilot event: speakers confirmed & registration open
FORAM 18 Pilot event: speakers confirmed & registration open The FORAM 18 Pilot Event on raw materials will take place in Nancy, France, on 27 June, the day before the World Materials Forum (WMF). The event is open for all stakeholders and is at no cost. High-level...
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The third EuroWorkshop “Meggen Days of Mineral Resources” will take place in Germany
EuroWorkshops are a new form of professional training that EFG proposes since 2017 to European Geologist title holders and other geoscientists. This type of training activity intensifies the professional exchange of ideas and the contacts...
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Geoscience for Society Challenge
Geoscience for Society Challenge The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is glad to propose to the participants of the first season of EFG’s mentoring programme an opportunity for a face-to-face meeting. To benefit from this opportunity, mentees shall submit a...
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H2020 projects gather in Brussels to network about the social acceptance in the European Raw Materials Sector
H2020 projects gather in Brussels to network about the social acceptance in the European Raw Materials Sector On 5 June 2018, the European Commission’s Executive Agency for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (EASME) hosted a workshop about the “Social Acceptance in...
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Earn CPD points for attending MEI2018 and benefit from reduced registration fees
Earn CPD points for attending MEI2018 and benefit from reduced registration fees EFG will award 12 CPD points (24 hours) in the “Participating in the Geoscience community” category to EuroGeologists who attend conference sessions at the 2018 Mining & Exploration...
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Call for articles: Oil and gas exploration in Europe – innovation and new technologies
Call for articles: Oil and gas exploration in Europe - innovation and new technologies The Editorial Board of the European Geologist journal (EGJ) calls for article proposals for the 46th issue of the journal. The title of this issue is "Oil and gas exploration in...
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One Day in Europe: Italy – Adriana Cavaglià about the Central Italy earthquakes
One Day in Europe: Italy Adriana Cavaglià about the Central Italy earthquakes One Day in Europe is a feature of EFG’s monthly newsletter GeoNews. Each month we travel to one of EFG’s national membership associations and discover their main activities and challenges....
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Interview with Pavlos Tyrologou Coordinator of the EFG Panel of Experts on Natural Hazards and Climate Change
Interview with Pavlos Tyrologou, Coordinator of the EFG Panel of Experts on Natural Hazards and Climate Change EFG’s Panels of Experts (PE) have been set up to provide high quality advice and information to the European institutions, to international NGO’s and to...
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Press release: EuroWorkshop on epithermal gold deposits in Turkey
EuroWorkshop on epithermal gold deposits in Turkey EuroWorkshops are a new form of professional training that EFG proposes since 2017 to European Geologist (EurGeol) title holders and other geoscientists with the aim of intensifying the professional exchange of...
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Agreement with AGI/AIPG Geoscience Online Learning Initiative GOLI
EFG, AGI and AIPG further broaden their cooperation and enhance the Continuing Professional Development of geoscientists The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) and its counterparts in the USA, the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), and the...
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EFG Board Elections and a new full member
The 2018 Spring Council Meeting was celebrated in Çesme (Turkey) between the 19 and 20 of May 2018. During the morning of the second day, the application of the Romanian National Association of Professionals in Geology and Mining was approved by the National...
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MINEX Europe: special offer for EFG members
MINEX Europe: special offer for EFG members EFG has negotiated preferential rates for its members for the 3rd MINEX Europe Mining & Exploration Forum that will be held in Skopje, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, from 12 to 14 June 2018. Organised under the...
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EFG Annual Report 2017
EFG Annual report 2017 The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is pleased to present its Annual Report for the past year. 2017 was indeed the last year of EFG’s Strategic Plan for the period 2014 to 2017 and the annual report presents the main outcomes for each...
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Interview with Eva Hartai, Coordinator of the EFG Panel of Experts on Education
Interview with Eva Hartai, Coordinator of the EFG Panel of Experts on Education EFG’s Panels of Experts (PE) have been set up to provide high quality advice and information to the European institutions, to international NGO’s and to other global professional...
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One Day in Europe 2018: Finland
One Day in Europe 2018: Finland Each month we travel to one of EFG’s national membership associations and discover their main activities and challenges. In April 2018, we have talked to Mikko Salo, CEO of EFG’s Finnish member Loimu. Mikko Salo has worked as the CEO...
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EAGE/EFG photo contest 2018: vote now for your favourite photo!
EAGE/EFG photo contest 2018: vote now for your favourite photo! More than 160 entries have been submitted for this year’s edition of the EAGE/EFG photo contest ‘Geoscientists at work’. From 19 March until 15 April 2018 all EAGE and EFG members expressed their...
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EFG’s active involvement in the UNECE Expert Group on Resources Classification is confirmed by the election of Michael Neumann to the position of Vice-Chair
EFG’s active involvement in the UNECE Expert Group on Resources Classification is confirmed by the election of Michael Neumann to the position of Vice-Chair Since several years, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) actively participates in the meetings of the...
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EFG at the EGU General Assembly 2018: The importance of the European Geologist title for early-career geoscientists
On 9 April 2018, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) organised the “Industry Career opportunities for early-career scientists” event as part of the Townhall Meetings of the EGU General Assembly 2018 in Vienna. Around 30 early-career geoscientists...
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Experience with EU funding programmes? We need your feedback!
Horizon 2020 is an EU funding programme that is allocating almost €80 billion to research and innovation over 7 years (from 2014 to 2020). The European Geosciences Union (EGU) and the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) are collectively conducting a survey...
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Interview with María José Rubial Fernandez, Coordinator of the Panel of Experts on Soil Protection
EFG’s Panels of Experts (PE) have been set up to provide high quality advice and information to the European institutions, to international NGO’s and to other global professional associations. EFG has currently 10 Panels of Experts active in the fields of CCS,...
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One Day in Europe: Czech Republic
In the 2018 edition of the “One day in Europe” interview series, we are interviewing the Presidents of EFG’s national associations. In March 2018, we have talked to Jiří Jiránek, President of the Czech Association of Economic Geologists (CAEG). Following his studies...
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EAGE/EFG photo contest 2018: vote now for your favourite photo!
More than 160 entries have been submitted for this year’s edition of the EAGE/EFG photo contest ‘Geoscientists at work’. Following an internal quality check, the public vote is now open. Have a look at the photos and cast your vote online...
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KINDRA’s Final Conference
The full-day conference showcased the results achieved by the project, such as the KINDRA Classification, the Inventory, as well as the methodology used for identifying gap analyses and its results, and started a conversation aboutthe future of the KINDRA outcomes...
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Are you studying earth sciences? Did you consider a career in industry? Attend the EGU Townhall Meeting 14 to learn more about working possibilities industry can offer you!
Are you studying earth sciences or are you a young graduate working at university? Did you consider a career in industry? Many young geologists are drawn to study geology based on the general public perception of geologists being mainly scientists working at...
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EuroWorkshop Turkey: benefit from early-bird rates and special offers for young geoscientists
After the success of the first EuroWorkshop on Geothermal Energy in Santorini, the second edition will take place in Çesme, Izmir (Turkey), on 17 and 18 May, 2018. The “EuroWorkshop on Epithermal Gold Deposits of Western Anatolia, Turkey" is co-organised by the...
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#CHPM4EU: What society knows today, what CHPM2030 will revolutionise tomorrow
The successful social media campaign #CHPM4EU ended this month. The aim of the campaign was to inform general public and stakeholders about the disruptive technology the project plans to develop. This technology combines the generation of renewable energy and metal...
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The Joint Conference of UNEXMIN and ¡VAMOS! in Bled
The Joint Conference of UNEXMIN and ¡VAMOS!, "Use of robotics and automation for mineral prospecting and extraction” was held in Bled (Slovenia) last week. The development of both projects was discussed and there were a lot of meetings, workshops and discussions...
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“Tracking the Global Supply of Critical Materials” webinar is now available to watch
The webinar on “Tracking the Global Supply of Critical Materials” organised by the American Geosciences Institute took place on January 26, 2018. It was co-sponsored by the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) and its president, Vitor Correia, was one of the...
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EFG/EAGE Photo Contest 2018
For all of the geoscientists out there that love photography, the EFG/EAGE Photo Contest 2018 is now open for entries! This is a great opportunity to promote your photos. The 12 best photos will be showcased at the 80th EAGE Conference & Exhibition 2018, which will...
read more“Overview on Oil and Gas in Croatia” by the EFG Panel of Experts
Croatia has a long tradition in the production and processing of oil and gas. To ensure further development of this industry it will be necessary to invest in Research and Development activities, especially in the Adriatic Sea. The EFG Panel of Experts on Oil and Gas...
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MINATURA2020 Final Consortium Meeting
PRESS RELEASE | BRUSSELS | 10 JANUARY 2018 Consortium and Advisory Board members have gathered in Brussels to discuss final steps for the EU-funded MINATURA2020 project that will come to an end in January 2018 The EU-funded MINATURA2020 project has been...
read more Tracking the Global Supply of Critical Materials Webinar, co-sponsored by the European Federation of Geologists
This interesting webinar organised by the American Geosciences Institute will take place on January 26, 2018 at 11am EST. Vitor Correia (President of the European Federation of Geologists and Coordinator of EU's INTRAW Project) and Ph.D. Nedal Nassar (Chief of the...
read more The EFG International Mentoring Programme promotional video has been launched!
Watch it now to know more about this interesting programme! Are you a post-Bachelor student in the field of geosciences or a young earth scientist with less than 4 years of professional experience? Are you a member of one of the EFG's 26 national associations? If...
read more European Geologist journal issue 44: Geology and a sustainable future
Geologists are necessary to pave the way for a sustainable future. Their expertise and knowledge are key to guarantee resources for future generations in a sustainable way and to fight climate change. And this is what the new issue of the “European Geologist” journal...
read moreMINLAND Project: Mineral Resources in Sustainable Land-Use Planning
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is proud to announce the start of its new EU-funded project MINLAND. The project has been designed to meet the challenges of competing land use from many different needs. Therefore, securing access to land for exploration...
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Press release: Geoscience, a tool for civil protection against floods
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is addressing policy makers at international, European, national, regional and local level to draw attention to the paramount importance of geoscience in civil protection against natural hazards and especially in floods...
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GeoNews: the November edition of EFG’s monthly newsletter is out
The November edition of GeoNews, our monthly newsletter bringing you all the latest news in the world of geoscientists is available here. This month you will learn about our brand new Mentoring Programme and the call for article proposals on environmentally...
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INFACT Project: The future of raw materials exploration in Europe
The European Federation of Geologists is proud to announce the start of its project INFACT. This new EU-funded research project establishes reference areas for trialling new exploration technology in Germany, Finland and Spain. Europe is about to become more...
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Call for article proposals for the European Geologist Journal 45th issue
The Editor-in-Chief of the European Geologist Journal (EGJ) invites you to submit articles for the 45th issue of the journal. The theme of this issue is environmentally sustainable mining in Europe and it will be published in June 2018. The contributions will be...
read more The European Federation of Geologists International Mentoring Programme: Supporting Young Geoscientists
Are you a young earth scientist interested in a unique opportunity to shape your career? Are you an experienced geoscientist with the willingness to share your knowledge to help the new generation of geoscientists? The European Federation of Geologists is proud to...
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EFG awards its Medal of Merit to Iain Stewart
PRESS RELEASE | BRUSSELS | 11 NOVEMBER 2017 European Federation of Geologists (EFG) awards its Medal of Merit to Iain Stewart A passionate geologist, an inspiring professor, a charismatic science broadcaster. Iain Stewart is one of those rare people whose personality,...
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Partnership with Young Earth Scientists: EFG strengthens its commitment towards young professionals
Young Professionals will determine the future of our Society tomorrow. Today, they are already at the center of EFG's work. Their continuous development is what drives EFG in its many missions and accomplishments. Including this new exciting one: EFG has indeed...
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UNECE partners with the European Federation of Geologists for sustainable energy and mineral resource management
UNECE and the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) have agreed to join forces to promote the goals and objectives of the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC), in particular its application to energy and raw materials required for...
read moreEFG at RFG2018: submit your contributions!
The countdown for the Resources for Future Generations conference that will take place in Vancouver in 2018 has officially began, and we are counting the days! Until then, EFG is cordially inviting its partners and their colleagues to submit an abstract to one of two...
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EFG at the GEC Geotechnics – expo & congress: a match made in heaven
Great minds think alike. The GEC Geotechnics - expo & congress is currently taking place at the Exhibition Center Offenburg, Germany. Just when EFG is launching its new Panel of Expert (PE) on Geotechnics! Coincidence? More like match made in heaven! EFG could not...
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Medal of Merit : Iain Stewart, a multi-faceted career, a unique personality
A passionate Geologist, an inspiring Professor, a charismatic Science Broadcaster. Iain Stewart is one of those rare people whose personality, and resume, stands out by their richness and uniqueness. It then comes as no surprise that this Scottish geologist, currently...
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MINATURA2020 Final Conference: a unique opportunity to strengthen EU cooperation
MINATURA2020 Final Conference: a unique opportunity to strengthen EU cooperation Finally. The day has come. After three years of close and rich collaboration between partners and stakeholders from all corners of Europe, the MINATURA2020 project is thrilled to...
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