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EFG Press Release on Rare Earth Elements

EFG Press Release on Rare Earth Elements

The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) has published a press release highlighting the urgent need for a secure and sustainable supply of rare earth elements (REE). The newly approved EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) aims to reduce Europe's reliance on...

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EFG provides feedback on the EU Water Resilience Strategy

EFG provides feedback on the EU Water Resilience Strategy

The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) has submitted a response to the Commission's call for evidence regarding the Water Resilience Strategy. Water and aquatic ecosystems are under severe pressure. The European Water Resilience Strategy seeks to develop a...

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Media partnership for the 2025 Raw Materials Summit

Media partnership for the 2025 Raw Materials Summit

As a media partner, the European Federation of Geologists is excited to announce that tickets for the EIT RawMaterials Summit 2025 are now available. Join  – The No.1 Event for Europe’s Raw Materials Sector! WHEN: 13–15 May 2025 WHERE: The Egg, Brussels This year’s...

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EFG Press Release on the EU Clean Industrial Deal

EFG Press Release on the EU Clean Industrial Deal

The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) has welcomed the EU Clean Industrial Deal presented on 26 February 2025. The deal aims to combine decarbonisation with industrial competitiveness. Recognising geology’s crucial role in the energy transition, EFG highlights...

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Global Geoscience Professionalism Group launches new website

Global Geoscience Professionalism Group launches new website

The Global Geoscience Professionalism Group (GGPG), of which the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is a founding member, just launched its new website. The website is designed to inform and support the public, governments, and geoscientists globally on...

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EFG at the TRiPGiFT Final Conference

EFG at the TRiPGiFT Final Conference

The European Federation of Geologists (EFG), as a partner of the TRiPGiFT Erasmus+ project, participated in the Final Conference: "Training Pupils on Geosciences through Virtual Field Trips" on 11 February 2025 in Greece. The conference was also live-streamed on...

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We resume the #EFGinclusion campaign!

We resume the #EFGinclusion campaign!

We are excited to resume the #EFGinclusion campaign in 2025! On 11 February, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and to mark this occasion, we would like to share an interesting article from the European Research Executive Agency of the...

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