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A Treasure Locked in Time: From Liaoning to Paris
This article is published as an external submission via the EFGeoBlog. It may not reflect the official positions of the European Federation of Geologists. A Geological Gift from China’s President to the President of France From 5th to 7th May, 2024, China’s President...
#EFGinclusion: ENGIE Webinars
#EFGinclusion Campaign #10: The European Federation of Geologists participated in the EU-funded ENGIE project, which aimed at advancing gender equality and diversity within geoscience. One of the outreach project activities was the organisation of webinars featuring...
#EFGinclusion: The key contribution of women in the geoscience advocacy event organised at the European Parliament
#EFGinclusion Campaign #9: Today, as part of the #EFGinclusion campaign, we want to showcase the key contribution of women who participated as panellists or speakers in the event ‘Geology for a Safe, Secure, and Sustainable Europe’ on 21 November. Organised by the...
#EFGinclusion: EGU webinar on fieldwork accessibility for women
#EFGinclusion Campaign #8: We share an insightful webinar by the European Geosciences Union (EGU) on fieldwork accessibility for women. We recommend you to watch the webinar below and reflect on: What are the challenges women face when working in the field? What needs...
Welcome to Pyroscience, our new Essential Sponsor
We are thrilled to welcome PyroScience as a new Essential sponsor. PyroScience offers state-of-the-art optical pH, oxygen and temperature sensor technology. This is based on ultra-compact, plug-&-play, cost-effective, flexible and maintenance-free stand-alone,...
EFG delegates convene for 85th Council meeting: David Govoni confirmed as President
Delegates from the EFG National Associations convened in Brussels on 22 and 23 November 2024 for the 85th EFG Council meeting. EFG had the chance to organise the annual meeting at the European Parliament, back-to-back with the advocacy event “Geology for a Safe,...
EFG Presents Policy Manifesto at the European Parliament
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) has unveiled its Policy Manifesto during a high-profile policy dialogue held at the European Parliament on 21 November. Titled 'Geology for a Safe, Secure, and Sustainable Europe' the event has emphasised the vital role of...
Italian and European Geologists to discuss Critical Minerals, Climate Change, and the Green Transition at COP29 in Baku
Baku, November 2024 - The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024, gathering representatives from governments, international organisations,...
EFG at COP29: The Role of Geoscience in Climate Action
From November 11 to 22, world leaders are gathering in Baku, Azerbaijan, to tackle the complexities of global climate change at COP29. As an accredited UNFCCC observer, EFG will be present at this crucial international meeting. Recognising the critical role of...
Investing in Environmental Disaster Prevention
The recent series of intense meteorological events in Europe over the last few years, including Storm DANA in Spain last week, has caused widespread damage, underscoring the critical need for robust disaster prevention measures. On 30 October 2024, areas across Spain,...