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EFG Responds to EU Call for Evidence on the Revision of the Water Framework Directive
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) has submitted its response to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the targeted revision of the Water Framework Directive (WFD), reaffirming the essential role of geoscientific expertise in achieving Europe’s water...
LearnGeo 2026: Early-Career Researchers Grants
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG), in collaboration with the Société Géologique de France, is inviting applications for travel grants to support early-career researchers attending LearnGeo 2026. Sponsored by the International Union of Geological Sciences,...
Call for tutors for the EFG Academy
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG), through the EFG Academy, is inviting experts to contribute to its European training platform through two formats: Deep Dive and Expert Exchange. Whether you are looking to deliver in-depth courses or share focused,...
EFG Endorses the IGC 2028 in Calgary, Canada
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) has formally confirmed its support for the International Geological Congress 2028 (IGC 2028), to be held in Calgary, Canada, from 12 to 20 August 2028: https://www.igc2028canada.org. The International Geological Congress,...
European Geologist 60: 5th IPGC Special Edition 1
EFG announces the release of issue 60 of its peer-reviewed Diamond Open Access publication, the European Geologist. The new issue is a special edition featuring the first set of full papers submitted connected to last year's 5th International Professional Geology...
EFG Responds to the EU Arctic Policy Update: Geoscience is Essential to Responsible and Resilient Arctic Engagement
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) has submitted a response to the European Commission's Call for Evidence on the update of the EU Arctic Policy. In its contribution, EFG emphasises that sound geoscientific knowledge and professional geological expertise are...
Open Call: Coordinators and Members for EFG Working Groups on Natural Hazards, Radioactive Materials and Soil Protection
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is launching an open call for Coordinators and Members of three newly established Working Groups on Natural Hazards, Radioactive Materials, and Soil Protection. This call follows the decision of the EFG Council held in...
EFG Contributes to the EU’s Call for Evidence on the Skills Portability Initiative
The European Federation of Geologists has contributed to the European Commission's call for evidence on the Skills Portability Initiative, a key policy initiative designed to strengthen labour mobility, enhance skills transparency, and reinforce the effective...
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The Future Critical Raw Materials Act and the European Geologist title: An opportunity to elevate the geological profession to its rightful place in Europe
We find ourselves in a very opportune moment for the regulatory development concerning the qualifications of geologists in Europe. The European Union's current agenda includes several policies that are highly relevant to the geosciences community, such as the Critical...
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....
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...
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