TRAINING // WP5 – Geoheritage and Geoconservation

About PanAfGeo+

“PanAfGeo+” for “Pan-African Support to Geological Sciences and Technology, Africa-EU Partnership” is a project which supports the training of geoscientific staff from African geological surveys through the development of an innovative training programme. This programme includes the acquisition and development of important professional skills that complement existing qualifications and technical skills. The training programme is carried out by world-class geoscientific experts coming from African and European geological surveys.

PanAfGeo+ is funded by the European Commission (DG INTPA). The consortium of PanAfGeo+ consists of EuroGeoSurves (EGS) and Organisation of African Geological Surveys (OAGS) coordinated by the French Geological Survey (BRGM). This programme allows trainees to acquire a state-of-the-art tool kit that contains methods and/or field work from eight geoscientific domains or work packages.

WP5 – Geoheritage and Geoconservation Training Session

The first training sessions on geoheritage and geoconservation will provide trainees with the conceptual framework and the methodologies for the inventory and assessment of geological heritage towards its sustainable conservation and management, including the application for geoparks, protected areas and national inventories. The trainings will be interactive, involving both classroom and fieldwork sessions, with practical examples and discussions. Download the call for applications here.

Context:

The overall goal is to train participants in geoconservation techniques through both theory and practice. By the end of the course, the participant will be more effective in the inventory and management of geological heritage, including:

• Understand the key concepts and terminology used in geoconservation.
• Apply the methodologies used in the planning and development of geoheritage inventories.
• Know the main international conventions applying in their country.
• Contribute to geoconservation in natural protected areas and geoparks.
• Contribute to local socioeconomic development with inventories and counselling on the management and public outreach of geological heritage sites.
• Counsel local administration on how to consider geoheritage in territorial and urban planning.

Who Can Apply?

The training session is open to all individuals eligible under the “PanAfGeo Trainee Charter.” Additionally, to fully benefit from the training, candidates must meet the following education and experience requirements:

• General knowledge of basic geology (stratigraphy, petrology, tectonics, paleontology, geomorphology, etc.).
• Experience with public outreach and presenting results to various types of audiences.
• Experience with team work, field work and simple data analysis.

Costs Covered

This training is fully funded by the European Commission through the PanAfGeo+ programme. The following will be covered:

• Return international flight (from/to an African country)
• Visa costs (upon presentation of official receipt)
• Accommodation, meals, and training materials

Please note:

• No per diem or daily allowance is provided
• No reimbursement of health insurance is available
• Travel to the departure airport and insurance arrangements should be organised with your employer

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:

1. Completed Application Form
2. Signed Letter of Commitment (by employer)
3. Letter of Motivation
4. A copy of passport (valid for at least six months after the date of entry into Kenya).

All documents must be named using Latin characters and include your surname. Upload the documents separately on the portal.

Apply through the portal only: Register here

Deadline for applications: 10 December 2025

Contact

For practical questions about the training: Enrique Díaz Martínez: e.diaz@igme.es 

For general information about PanAfGeo+:

• EuroGeoSurveys: panafgeo@eurogeosurveys.org
• Organisation of African Geological Surveys: info-oags@oagsafrica.org

We look forward to receiving your application.