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EFG is the voice of European #Geologists. #NGO representing 27 national associations & 45.000 #geoscience #professionals - #EurGeol
🌍 From prevention to preparedness, EFG’s Working Group on Natural Hazards strengthens the role of geoscience in reducing disaster risks and building resilience across Europe. Dr Giulio Iovine leads the group.

Learn more: eurogeologists.eu/panels-of-ex...
September 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Put theory into practice with #EFGAcademy.

Using a real coastal adaptation programme, Measuring What Matters shows how Theory of Change and OECD DAC criteria can help turn complex environmental challenges into structured interventions.

🗓️ 30 Sept

👉 tinyurl.com/EFGA-Environ...
September 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Working in sustainability, climate adaptation, public policy, development or M&E?

The #EFGAcademy course Measuring What Matters offers practical tools for turning complex environmental challenges into actionable interventions.

🗓️ 30 Sept | From €10

👉 tinyurl.com/EFGA-Environ...
September 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
#TBT to #IAGOD2026 in Porto, where EFG, together with APG, supported early-career geologists through student grants, mentoring, networking opportunities & professional development activities.

The initiative reflects EFG’s commitment to strengthening the next generation of geoscience professionals.
September 24, 2026 at 11:01 AM
⛏️ BOREAS: Sustainable mining in the Arctic

EFG is pleased to see BOREAS featured by HaDEA in its article on EU-Canada cooperation for sustainable raw materials. BOREAS combines robotics, advanced sensing and a digital twin for more responsible mining: hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/advanci...
September 24, 2026 at 9:43 AM
On 30 September, EFG partner IAMG hosts a free webinar on Time Series & Signal Processing for Geoscience with MATLAB, exploring practical workflows for analysing and visualising geoscience data.

🕕 17:00 CEST

Register: iamg.org/2026/08/05/t...
September 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
EFG is once again partnering with GeoTHERM 2027, marking its 20th anniversary, taking place in Offenburg, Germany on 25-26 February. EFG members can get a ticket discount, get in touch: eurogeologists.eu/contact

Learn more about GeoTHERM: www.geotherm-offenburg.de/en
September 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
By the end of the #EFGAcademy course: Measuring What Matters you'll be able to apply Theory of Change, use OECD DAC criteria, assess intervention quality and translate complex problems into actionable interventions.

🗓️ 30 September | From €10 for students

Register 👉 tinyurl.com/EFGA-Environ...
September 22, 2026 at 10:59 AM
🌱 Healthy soils are vital for food, water, biodiversity and climate resilience. EFG’s Working Group on Soil advances their protection, sustainable management and restoration, with Dr Laura Quijano Gaudes leading the group.

Learn more: eurogeologists.eu/panels-of-ex...
September 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM
🌍 Geoscience expertise must be recognised where it is needed most.

EFG supports the CNG’s call for geological qualifications to be included in Italy’s public technical recruitment where roles address natural hazards, water and land management.

Read more: www.cngeologi.it/Cng/Visualiz...
September 21, 2026 at 11:05 AM
EFG is pleased to be featured in the latest IUGS E-Bulletin with a spotlight on LearnGeo 2026, highlighting geoscience education, career pathways and the IUGS-supported travel grant awarded to PhD researcher Aboutarouk Ayoub.

Read more: www.iugs.org/wp-content/u...

#EFG #IUGS #LearnGeo2026
September 18, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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♻️ From Waste Mountains to High-Value Materials: FIC-Fighters’ NaOH Route transforms phosphogypsum into valuable products like calcium carbonate and sodium sulphate while capturing CO₂.
Discover the circular economy approach: fic-fighters.eu/go/vf-naoh-r...

#Phosphogypsum #CircularEconomy
September 18, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Catch up with the latest from EFG in this week’s #EFGeoWeek.

Highlights include EFG’s Policy Officer vacancy, #IPGC2027 in Tunisia, the next generation of geoscientists at #IESO2026 in Turin and European Geologist Issue 61.

Read & subscribe 👉 eurogeologists.eu/efgeoweek
September 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Learn from Prof. Isidro Diego Álvarez (University of Oviedo), an expert in mineral deposit modelling, in the RECMIN Advanced Course

New to RECMIN? Start with the self-paced introductory course & save 20% on each course when you purchase both together

📅 14–15 October
👉 tinyurl.com/EFGA-RecMin-...
September 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
☢️ Safe and sustainable management of radioactive materials relies on strong geoscientific expertise. EFG’s Working Group brings this knowledge together across the full lifecycle, under the leadership of Dr Vanessa Montoya.

Learn more: eurogeologists.eu/panels-of-ex...
September 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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FIC-Fighters Monthly Networking Day is tomorrow!
💡 Join us to explore innovations for soil remediation, industrial land-use planning & phosphogypsum valorisation. 📅 17 Sept, 09:30–10:00 CEST
💻 Online
👉 Register: fic-fighters.eu/go/fic-fight...

#CircularEconomy #Phosphogypsum
September 16, 2026 at 10:52 AM
🌍 The scientific theme for the 6th International Professional Geology Conference is here: Geosciences: Resources, Risks and Resilience

Explore 15 tracks covering energy, critical raw materials, climate, hazards, AI, water, geoheritage and more

📍 Hammamet, Tunisia

📅 15–17 Oct 2027

🔗 ipgcgeo.com
September 16, 2026 at 9:05 AM
The European Federation of Geologists has released issue 61 of the European Geologist, its peer-reviewed Diamond Open Access journal. This second special edition features full papers from the 5th IPGC, held in Zaragoza, Spain.

Read more: eurogeologists.eu/journal
September 15, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Our first Empowering Momentum Pillars session is almost here. Identifying Your Stress Patterns with Esther Bloem and Lucia Levato.

📅 24 Sept. 2026, 12:00–14:00 CEST.
💶 68€ EurGeol / 75€ regular.

Watch to learn more: youtube.com/shorts/Eblob...

Register now: tinyurl.com/EFGA-Pillars
September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Meet your presenter for #EFGAcademy course Measuring What Matters

Maria João Sacadura brings 20+ years in sustainability and environmental management, a focus on climate adaptation and Monitoring & Evaluation, and 10+ years of teaching experience

🗓️ 30th Sept

Register 👉 tinyurl.com/EFGA-Environ...
September 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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📢 Join us this week! FIC-Fighters Networking Day explores innovations & challenges at the Barreiro Pilot Site.
📅 17 Sept | 09:30 CEST
💻 Online
👤 Rui Teixeira, Municipality of Barreiro
👉 Register: fic-fighters.eu/go/fic-fight...
#CircularEconomy #Phosphogypsum
September 14, 2026 at 10:23 AM
EFG and Seequent present “Hidden Ounces” on 15 September, a free webinar exploring how existing geological data can uncover overlooked structures and strengthen subsurface decision-making. 12:00–12:30 CEST | 0.25 CPD points for EurGeol holders

Register here: eurogeologists.eu/go/2026-seeq...
September 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
#EFGAcademy Expert Exchange courses are short, affordable sessions connecting leading professionals with geoscientists across Europe.

👉 Register for Measuring What Matters: Turning Environmental Policy into Impact: tinyurl.com/EFGA-Environ...

👉 Become a tutor: efgeocloud.eu/apps/forms/s...
September 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
EFG is looking for a Policy Officer to steer its policy work in Brussels. In this role, you will lead advocacy, monitor EU policy developments and draft position papers on behalf of Europe's geologists.

Apply by 5 October 2026.
Details: eurogeologists.eu/call-for-pol...
September 8, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Ready to grow this autumn?

Three focused EFG Academy sessions to advance your career:
- Identifying Your Stress Patterns (24 Sept)
- Decision-Making for Effective Planning (15 Oct)
- Motivational Communication for Change (26 Nov)

💶 68€ EurGeol / 75€ regular
Book your slot: tinyurl.com/EFGA-Pillars
September 8, 2026 at 9:01 AM