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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...
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: Treasures of the Earth
On 7 December 2022, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) organised the webinar ‘Treasures of the Earth‘. The presenter of the webinar was Monica Sousa, Executive Director of the Portuguese Association of Geologists and Coordinator of the EFG Panel of Experts...
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: Tackling the 21st Century Water Quality Challenges for Managed Aquifer Recharge
On 15 November 2022, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) organised the webinar ‘Tackling the 21st Century Water Quality Challenges for Managed Aquifer Recharge‘. The presenter of the webinar was Dr Yan Zheng, Chair Professor at the Southern University of...
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 Webinar: GEOfood – Connection between geology and food
On 25 October 2022, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) organised the webinar ‘GEOfood – Connection between geology and food‘. The GEOfood initiative was established in the Geoparks Magma in Norway, Roku in Denmark and Reykjanes in Iceland as a brand reserved...
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...
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...
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...
And the winner is…Announcing the winners of the 2022 photo contest
EFG and EAGE are delighted to announce the winners of the 2022 edition of the “Legends of Geoscience” Photo Contest. The 2022 “Legends of Geoscience” title is awarded to Asonkey Alexander, with his photo “Geological terrain in Jamestown Ghana” taken in Accra, Ghana....
EFG Executive Director’s digest – August 2022 – Part 1
Dear all, I want to introduce you to a new Newsletter that I will be publishing to show you about my activities as the Executive Director of EFG and allow you to ask questions and offer suggestions on how we can be more effective for the profession we represent! The...
EFG Executive Director at the 2021 EAGE Annual Conference
EFG Executive Director Glen Burridge gave an inspiring talk at the 2021 EAGE Annual Conference. He presented EFG, its mission and the key role of geoscience in facing the concerns of our time, among other relevant topics. You can watch his presentation at the...
New issue of European Geologist: Climate change – Increasing resilience with geological knowledge
New issue of European Geologist: Climate change - Increasing resilience with geological knowledgeEFG is pleased to release issue 53 of its biannual Diamond Open Access publication, the European Geologist. The new issue is entitled "Climate change - Increasing...
EFG at the 2022 Raw Materials Summit
Between May 23rd and May 25th 2022, EIT RawMaterials, the world’s largest consortium in the raw materials sector, hosted the 4th RawMaterials Summit in Berlin. The event was held in BCC (Berlin Congress Centre) and supported by ERMA (The European Raw Materials...
18th Congress of Geologists of Serbia
18th Congress of Geologists of SerbiaThe 18th Congress of Geologists of Serbia was held from 1 to 4 June 2022 in Divčibare, western Serbia, under the motto „Geology solves problems“. Over 150 delegates from Serbia and other European countries joined. 10 thematic...
EFG presents its Annual Report for 2021
EFG presents its Annual Report for 2021 The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is glad to present its Annual Report for 2021 which introduces the main activities throughout the past year. The Report is structured around the six strategic action areas of the...
MINEX Europe 2022: Discount for EFG National Associations and European Geologists
The 6th MINEX Europe Mining & Exploration Forum will take place in Tirana, Albania on 5 – 7 July 2022. The Forum is held under the central theme ‘Sustainable mining in Western Balkans and wider Europe’. As EFG is a media partner of this event, EFG’s National...
Welcome to GeoHub 2.0!
Welcome to GeoHub 2.0!The EFG team is glad to introduce its new Brussels office! Due to the cessation of our previous contract, we sought an improved space in the EU Quarter, in proximity to the main EU Institutions. The new GeoHub which is located Rue de Pascale is...
3 outstanding Medal of Merit awardees: Marie Fleming, Fernando Noronha & Eva Hartai
During the 80th EFG Council meeting held in the Azores in May 2022, the Awards Committee of the EFG Medal of Merit (MoM) recommended to Council that both EurGeol Marie Fleming and Prof. Fernando Noronha, nominated respectively by the Institute of Geologists of Ireland...
EFG Board elections: New Treasurer and Secretary-General
Delegates of the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) gathered on Pico Island, in the Azores, on 21 and 22 May 2022 for the 80th EFG Council meeting. This was the first occasion for a face-to-face meeting since November 2019 and offered the opportunity to review...
EFG partners with H-NAT 2022
The H-NAT Summit will be organised on 21-22 June 2022 in a virtual format. The event is a unique annual opportunity for all Natural Hydrogen stakeholders to gather, discuss and update their knowledge about this new promising market. It is also a must-attend...
EFG Statement on EUES suspension
During its 80th Council meeting, which was held on 21 and 22 May on Pico Island, in the Azores, the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) decided unanimously to suspend the membership of its Russian National Association, the Eurasian Union of Experts on Subsoil...
EFG partners with MINEX Europe 2022
The 6th MINEX Europe Mining & Exploration Forum will take place in Tirana, Albania on 5 - 7 July 2022. The Forum is held under the central theme 'Sustainable mining in Western Balkans and wider Europe'. EFG is a media partner of this event. MINEX Europe Forum is...
The Europe CCUS & Decarbonisation Summit of March 2022
The Europe CCUS & Decarbonisation Summit took place in Brussels between the 30th and 31st of March 2022. The event which was held at the Marriot Grand Place benefitted from a media partnership with the European Federation of Geologists (EFG). Moreover, Executive...
EFG partners with RawMaterials Summit 2022
EFG partners with RawMaterials Summit 2022 From mineral exploration and responsible sourcing to advanced materials for the transition to a green, digital and circular economy, the 4th RawMaterials Summit will present a holistic view of the raw materials ecosystem....
EFG welcomes Malta to the European community of professional geologists
EFG welcomes Malta to the European community of professional geologistsIn early March 2022, the Malta Chamber of Geologists (MCG) joined the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) as its latest full member. EFG now counts 28 national association members representing...
EFG Statement: Geoscience Solutions for the current European Energy Crisis
EFG Statement: Geoscience Solutions for the current European Energy Crisis To help secure geopolitical stability in Europe and fulfil the vision of the EU’s Green Deal, we need to harness the untapped energy resources the continent possesses. A range of viable...
Results EFG Employment Survey 2021
Results EFG Employment Survey 2021 The annual EFG Employment Survey aims at analysing the current labour market for geologists in Europe. The information gathered by this survey is not only useful for EFG’s work and to our national association members, but also...
Call for articles: Geothermal energy – A geological contribution to the energy transition
Call for articles European Geologist journal: Geothermal energy - A geological contribution to the energy transition The Editorial Board of the European Geologist journal (EGJ) invites you to submit articles for issue 54 of the journal. The theme of this issue is...
Urgent call for a European Strategy on Geothermal energy
On the 11th of April 2022, a Call prepared by EGEC – the European Geothermal Energy Council – was made to Ursula Von der Leyen – the European Commission President – for a geothermal strategy at the European level. The call was moreover signed by the whole European...
EFG Employment Survey 2022
In the EFG Employment Survey 2022, we aim at taking a snapshot of the current labour market for geologists in Europe and beyond: Which industries are professional geologists working in? What is their current employment state and security? Do their professional...
Memorandum of Understanding with Pole Avenia
Memorandum of Understanding with Pole Avenia At the end of March, EFG and Pôle Avenia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Brussels to work together on common goals: Exchange of knowledge on the latest technological and thematic topics that could...
EFG’s Ukrainian Crisis Response and Ukraine support page
Ukrainian support page: exchange of information between the ones offering help, and the ones in need of help in the geoscience community.
Register: EuroWorkshop “Natural Hazards, Geothermal and Geological Heritage: Expressions of Geodiversity”
The Portuguese Association of Geologists (APG), the European Federation of Geologists (EFG), the Platform for Atlantic Geohazard Risk Management (AGEO), the Geopark Azores and the REFLECT and CROWDTHERMAL projects are co-organising the EuroWorkshop 'Natural Hazards,...
World Water Day 2022: Groundwater – making the invisible visible
World Water Day 2022: Groundwater – making the invisible visibleWorld Water Day is held on 22 March every year since 1993. It celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 billion persons currently living without access to safe water. A core focus of World Water...
