PanAfGeo

TRAINING // WP D – Património Geológico
2023-05-29 08:00 - 2023-06-03 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Lubango, Angola, Angola
Convite à Apresentação de Candidaturas: A chamada para candidatura está encerrada!
Sessão de Formação “WP D – Património Geológico”. Esta formação terá lugar em Lubango, Angola. Entre 29 de maio e 3 de junho de 2023, sendo proferida em português.
Descarregue o documento do Convite à Apresentação de Candidaturas > AQUI <
O estágio PanAfGeo “WP D – Património Geológico” está aberto a todos cuja elegibilidade reúna as condições da Carta de Estágio PanAfGeo >AQUI<
A formação encontra-se inscrita no módulo WP D “Novas fronteiras em geociências (Património geológico e geotermia)” que tem por objetivo divulgar uma formação teórica e sobre o terreno, visando a integração de conceitos de geodiversidade, de património geológico e de geoconservação.
Esta sessão é coorganizada pelo Instituto Geológico de Angola, Ministério dos Recursos Minerais e Petróleos, Serviço Geológico da Polónia (PGI-NRI), Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia de Portugal, I.P. (LNEG) com a colaboração da UNESCO e do Instituto Geológico e Mineiro de Espanha (IGME-CSIC).
O programa contempla uma parte teórica sobre: definições e conceitos, exemplos de metodologias de identificação, de estudo e de inventariação de sítios com interesse patrimonial geológico (geossítio); legislação internacional e exemplos de legislações nacionais; medidas de geoconservação (vulnerabilidade, proteção e plano de gestão); valorização (geoturismo, educação, mesas redondas sobre os benefícios socioeconómicos); classificações internacionais (Geoparque mundial UNESCO, Geossítios Globais – IUCN); papel dos serviços geológicos relativamente ao património geológico; geologia e património geológico de Angola. O curso terá uma segunda parte dedicada a reconhecimentos de campo na região de Lubango, de forma a serem aplicados os conceitos aprendidos nas sessões teóricas.
No final do curso de formação, os participantes devem apresentar um “plano de trabalho” de forma a definir objetivos de aplicação e implementação dos conhecimentos adquiridos na sua organização (p.e. criação de uma metodologia de inventário, desenvolvimento e gestão de um inventário, estudo de um geossítio específico, preparação de um dossier de candidatura a um projeto de tipo Geoparque Mundial, etc.).
Para que a candidatura seja considerada, os candidatos à formação PanAfGeo intitulada “WP-D – Património Geológico” devem preencher os documentos listados a seguir:
– Formulário de Candidatura à formação
– Carta de Compromisso
– Carta de Motivação
– Cópia do passaporte
Esses documentos serão solicitados durante a inscrição online (arquivos a serem carregados em formato PDF apenas no portal).
Registe-se aqui

O prazo limite para inscrições é 20 março de 2023, 24h00 GMT.
Todas as questões sobre a formação devem ser remetidas para:
– Pr. Stanisław Wołkowicz (PGI-NRI, Responsável WP-D) (stanislaw.wolkowicz@pgi.gov.pl) ;
– Dr. Paulina Kostrz-Sikora (PGI-NRI) (paulina.kostrz-sikora@pgi.gov.pl)

Mid-Term Meeting of PanAfGeo
2023-05-15 08:00 - 2023-05-16 17:00 | Brazzaville, République du Congo

TRAINING // WP G – Gestion de l’Information Géoscientifique
2023-04-10 08:00 - 2023-04-21 17:00 | Brazzaville, République du Congo
Appel à candidatures: la candidature est maintenant fermée!
Téléchargez l’Appel à candidature > ICI <
Le stage PanAfGeo « WP-G – Gestion de l’information géoscientifique » est ouvert à toute personne dont l’éligibilité respecte les conditions de la Charte PanAfGeo du Stagiaire > ICI<
L’appel à candidature pour la prochaine session de la formation “WP G – Gestion de l’Information Géoscientifique” est dorénavant ouverte. Cette formation se tiendra à Brazzaville, République du Congo, du 10 avril au 21 avril 2023, en langue française.
Dans le cadre du programme PanAfGeo, le « WP-G – Gestion de l’information géoscientifique » vise à améliorer et/ou renforcer les capacités du personnel des Services géologiques africains (existant et recruté) concernant les domaines de la gestion des informations géologiques et des technologies de l’information à un niveau opérationnel, avec adaptation au contexte local et au potentiel de durabilité.
Le « WP-G – Gestion de l’information géoscientifique » est piloté par le Service géologique français (BRGM) en collaboration avec le Bureau des Mines et de la Géologie du Burkina (BUMIGEB). L’assistance technique et scientifique ainsi que les formateurs sont fournis par le BRGM, le Service géologique du Danemark et du Groenland (GEUS), le Service géologique de Slovénie (GeoZS) et le Service géologique du Portugal (LNEG).
Cette session WPG3-FR est co-organisée par le Service géologique de la France (BRGM) et le Ministère des Mines et de la Géologie de la République du Congo avec la collaboration du Bureau des Mines et de la Géologie du Burkina (BUMIGEB).
Le cours présentera et décrira comment créer et gérer une base de données relationnelles et comment stocker efficacement des données géoréférencées avec PostgreSQL/PostGIS. Il y sera également question de manipuler ces données avec un outil de gestion de données géoréférencées de type QGIS. La formation sera dispensée en mode interactif d’enseignement à travers des cours théoriques et des exercices pratiques sur ordinateur avec PostgreSQL, PostGIS, QGIS, etc. Le cours est destiné au personnel des Services géologiques, prioritairement du département de Géo-Information et/ du Système d’Information géoscientifique. Les candidats des départements Géologie, Hydrogéologie, Géoressources, Environnement et Risques naturels peuvent éventuellement déposer un dossier s’ils peuvent justifier de compétences et d’expériences en géoscience numérique telles que l’utilisation des SIG, bases de données et technologies web (voir aussi les attendus et compétences requises ci-après).
Pour être recevable, les candidatures à cette session de la formation « WP G – Gestion de l’Information Géoscientifique » doivent être complètes et comprendre les documents listés ci-après :
– Formulaire de candidature pour un stage PanAfGeo, daté et signé par le candidat et son employeur
– Lettre d’engagement, datée et signée par l’employeur
– Lettre de motivation, signée par le candidat
– Scan du passeport du candidat dont la date de validité est postérieure de 6 mois à la date de retour au pays.
Ces documents vont être demandés lors du processus de candidature en ligne (fichiers pdf à télécharger uniquement via le portail dédié). Les candidatures doivent être transmises via le portail et ne pas être envoyées directement aux formateurs référents.
Candidatez ici

La date limite pour candidater est le 23 février 2023 à minuit GMT.
Les questions pratiques concernant le stage peuvent être adressées par courriel aux responsables de formation:
> Mme Isabelle BERNACHOT: i.bernachot@brgm.fr
> Mr Jean GONÇALVES: j.goncalves@brgm.fr
Avec en copie:
> Dr Marc URVOIS: m.urvois@brgm.fr
> Mr Souleymane ZOUNDI: soulzoundi@gmail.com

TRAINING // WP E – Géorisques et gestion environnementale des mines
2023-03-27 08:00 - 2023-03-31 17:00 | Moanda, Gabon
Appel à candidatures: la candidature est maintenant fermée !
Téléchargez l’Appel à candidature > ICI <
Le stage PanAfGeo « WP E – Géorisques et gestion environnementale des mines » est ouvert à toute personne dont l’éligibilité respecte les conditions de la Charte PanAfGeo du Stagiaire > ICI<
L’appel à candidature pour la prochaine session de la formation “WP E – Géorisques et gestion environnementale des mines” est dorénavant ouverte. Cette formation se tiendra à Moanda au Gabon, du 27 au 31 mars 2023, en langue française.
L’objectif du Work Package Géorisques et gestion environnementale des mines (WP-E) est de réaliser une formation théorique et pratique multi-module et multidisciplinaire sur l’évaluation, l’identification et la surveillance des géorisques (naturels et anthropiques), la prévention et l’atténuation des conséquences nefastes.
Le WP-E fournira des méthodologies aux services géologiques africains pour analyser la vulnérabilité et les risques afin de fournir aux autorités locales et aux parties prenantes impliquées des outils adéquats pour atténuer les impacts des aléas naturels et anthropiques. Par conséquent, le WP-E remplit l’objectif spécifique de renforcement des capacités des services géologiques africains pour les rendre plus aptes à contribuer avec leur expertise et leurs données à une prise de décision éclairée, et d’initier un dialogue fructueux avec la société civile et le secteur privé.
Pour être pris en compte, les candidats à la session de formation PanAfGeo-2 intitulée « WP-E Géorisques et gestion environnementale des mines » doivent compléter les documents listés ci-après:
– Formulaire de candidature pour un stage PanAfGeo, daté et signé par le candidat et son employeur,
– Lettre de motivation, signée par le candidat,
– Lettre d’engagement, datée et signée par l’employeur,
– Scan du passeport du candidat dont la date de validité est postérieure de 6 mois à la date de retour au pays.
Ces documents vont être demandés lors du processus de candidature en ligne (fichiers pdf à télécharger uniquement via le portail dédié). Les candidatures doivent être transmises via le portail et ne pas être envoyées directement aux formateurs référents.
Candidatez ici

La date limite pour candidater est le 10 février 2023 à 24h00 GMT.
Les questions pratiques concernant le stage peuvent être adressées par courriel aux responsables de formation :
> Co-responsable WP-E: Dr. Souleymane DIOP (CGS): sdiop@geoscience.org.za
> Coordinateur technique WP-E: Mme Florence Tchoffo Ngaffo: f.tchoffo@yahoo.com

UNESCO Earth Sciences – 50th Anniversary
2023-03-16 13:30 - 18:00 | Hybrid
UNESCO Natural Sciences sector invites UNESCO Member States’ Government representatives to join global geoscience leaders, economists, policy makers, industry, and academic experts to identify how the science of our planet can help find people centered solutions to many of society’s ‘grand challenges’.
The International Geoscience Programme (IGCP)’s 50th anniversary celebration: Targeting UNESCO’s member states and the communities who are connected with earth scientists (natural and social sciences community, private and public sector, youth), UNESCO Natural Sciences Sector and IUGS are inviting Members States to the Conference entitled ‘Healing The Earth: UNESCO and Earth sciences past, present and future’ on the 16th March 2023.
The Conference will showcase IGCP’s achievements and impact; status and to provoke a discussion about the role of UNESCO and IUGS in international earth science cooperation during the next 50 years to address the challenges our society is facing today. The conference will highlight how, even today while big geosciences projects are delivered through big, internationally funded programmes, led by ‘big’, recognised names and adopted by the major funding agencies, IGCP empowers early-career geoscientists to establish their name and give them opportunities to flourish (in 2022, 379 project leaders from 94 countries, 41% female, 50% early career scientist brought together more than 5000 geoscientists to deliver the objectives of 60 projects).
Click here to download the concept note (PDF).
Webcast link, here.

TRAINING // WP H – Communication, Dissemination and Dialogue
2023-02-10 | Cape Town, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
Call for Applications: The application is now closed!
Download the Call for Application document > HERE <
The call for the first WP-H “Communication, Dissemination and Dialogue” training session is now open. This upcoming training will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, 10 February 2023 (In ENGLISH).
The geoscience communication training session will enable the trainees to apply their training to develop a suite of communication products. The training will be interactive with wide arrange of communication activities and discussions.
The training session will cover:
• Theories and types of communication
• Constructivism and the importance of engagement in communication
• Writing, use of graphics/images, communicating statistics/numbers
• Communication through social media, press releases and science policy
• Narrative in science communication: the use and effectiveness of it
• Identifying the audience and using targeted communication
• Techniques for engaging with non-technical audiences
• Understanding the role of emotion in communication.
During the training session, participants must develop a communication product of their own related to their geological survey. The training session is organised jointly by the Organisation of African Geological Surveys (OAGS) and EuroGeoSurveys (EGS).
The overall objective is to train the participants through theory and practice on science communication. By the end of the course, the participant will be more effective with their communication and have the knowledge on key elements of effective communication and how to practically use them.
In order to be considered, applicants for the PanAfGeo-2 Training Session entitled WP-H “Communication, Dissemination and Dialogue” must complete the documents listed hereafter:
– Application Form for the PanAfGeo-2 WP-H training
– Letter of Commitment
– Letter of Motivation
– Passport Copy (valid for at least six months after from the date of entry into South Africa).
These documents will be requested during the online registration (files to be uploaded in PDF format only on the portal). The applications should be submitted solely on the portal and not be sent directly to the training leaders.
Register here

The deadline for applications is 16 December 2022 at 24:00 GMT.
To be able to follow the proposed training and fully benefit from the knowledge and skills delivered during the course, the applicants must justify the required education and experience level as follows:
• Good knowledge of English
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft tools)
• Some knowledge of online communication, writing and science communications
• Some experience presenting results to different types of audiences
• Knowledge of geology (recommended).
For more information about this training session, please contact:
> Krishnan Subramani Ramakrishnan (EGS) krishnan.subramani@eurogeosurveys.org
> Ndivhuwo Mukosi (Council for Geoscience/OAGS): cmukosi@geoscience.org.za

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2023
2023-02-06 08:00 - 2023-02-09 17:00 | South Africa, South Africa
Investing in African Mining Indaba (Mining Indaba) is solely dedicated to the successful capitalisation and development of mining interests in Africa. Succeeding for over 27 years, Mining Indaba has a unique and widening perspective of the African mining industry, bringing together visionaries and innovators across the entire value chain.
The 2023 edition of Investing in African Mining Indaba, will take place between 6-9 February 2023 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town, South Africa.
PanAfGeo-2 Project will be present at the Council for Geoscience (CGS) – Organisation of African Geological Surveys (OAGS) booth. Come and meet us at booth ‘A40’.
Event page & registration: https://miningindaba.com/Home

InfoPoint hybrid conference: Advancing Africa-Europe digital cooperation through knowledge sharing
2023-01-26 12:30 - 14:00 | Online
D4D Access is a knowledge-sharing initiative that centralises, promotes and disseminates African and European best practices and lessons on the Digital for Development (D4D) platform for policymakers and experts from academia, among others. I would like to bring your attention to the upcoming webinar about the presentation of the D4D Access platform entitled “InfoPoint hybrid conference: Advancing Africa-Europe digital cooperation through knowledge sharing” organized by DG INTPA on 26 January 2023, 12:30 CET – 26 January 2023, 14:00 CET (English and French),
Objective and target audience
The Infopoint event aims at presenting D4D Access to the different stakeholders who may benefit from using and contributing to the platform as well as at exchanging views on the role of knowledge sharing in the D4D sector. To,

EU institutions and EU delegations to partner countries in Africa.
Teams implementing Team Europe initiatives and D4D projects across Africa.
African public institutions and regional organisations.
Civil society organisations, multilateral organisations, research and academic institutions, and private sector.
Stakeholders engaged in D4D Hub working groups and advisory groups.

More on the importance of sharing knowledge to advance digital cooperation from the AU-EU D4D Hub Lead for Knowledge Sharing on the project’s webpage.
To register, click here.

SAGA Conference
2022-11-28 - 2022-12-01 | Sun City, South Africa
The South African Geophysical Association’s 17th Biennial Conference & Exhibition will be taking place on 28th November 2022- 1st December 2022 in Sun City, South Africa. The conference present unique opportunity to reconnect across the industry to discover as well as share emerging technologies and research discoveries with one of the world’s leading assemblies of geoscientists, young professionals, decision makers, and technical experts. The theme of the conference is title “RECONNECT.REIMAGINE” as the world recover from the global Covid19 pandemic that has resulted in economic crisis.
Council for Geoscience is one of the lead investors (Diamond Investor) of the SAGA conference, as such CGS booth will be shared with PanAfGeo team.
Event page and registration : https://sagaconference.co.za/

TRAINING // WP B – Avaliação do Potencial em Recursos Minerais
2022-11-20 09:00 - 2022-11-30 17:00 | Lubango, Angola, Angola
Convite à Apresentação de Candidaturas: A chamada para candidatura está encerrada!
Sessão de Formação “WP-B – Avaliação do Potencial em Recursos Minerais”.
Esta próxima formação irá ser ministrada em Lubango, Angola entre os dias 20 e 30 de Novembro de 2022.
NOTA: esta formação está dirigida aos cidadãos dos países africanos lusófonos (Angola, Cabo Verde, Guiné-Bissau, Moçambique e São Tomé e Príncipe).
Parte integrante do Projeto PanAfGeo, o “WP-B – Avaliação do Potencial em Recursos Minerais” visa a avaliação do potencial de minérios, minerais industriais e materiais de construção, incluindo inventário de recursos minerais, metodologias inovadoras de exploração e caracterização preliminar de recursos minerais, classificação de reservas minerais e avaliação de depósitos minerais.
O WP-B tem um papel fundamental para melhorar as capacidades e conhecimentos dos profissionais (existentes e recém-recrutados) que se encontram ao serviço dos Serviços Geológicos Africanos em recursos minerais e fornecer orientações para avaliar as matérias-primas minerais e fornecer informações às partes interessadas, clientes e sociedade civil, conforme mencionado nos objetivos específicos da ação. A formação e O WP-B é liderado pelo Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia de Portugal (LNEG) em estreita cooperação com GeoZS (Eslovénia) e PGI da Polónia com a assistência técnica e científica dos Serviços Geológicos de Angola africanos.
Esta sessão é organizada conjuntamente pelo LNEG, PGI e GeoZS e a Instituto Geológico de Angola (IGEO).
A parte prática do curso incidirá nos recursos minerais não metálicos, pela sua proximidade ao Complexo Anortosítico do Cunene (CAC) e o seu potencial em rocha ornamental, tão importante para a economia Angolana. A parte prática incluirá o contacto com a exploração do recurso, unidades de transformação da rocha e testes laboratoriais para comprovar a qualidade da rocha. Na componente teórica o curso versará temas como:

Gestão de bases de dados de Recursos Minerais: do campo ao computador;
Gestão sustentável dos recursos minerais, incluindo conceitos como economia circular e de cadeia de valor;
Promoção e comercialização da importância dos recursos minerais e do seu potencial;
Compreensão do setor mineiro internacional, com ênfase no atual contexto europeu e nos 3 pilares da Raw Materials Initiative.
Papel de apoio de dos Serviços Geológicos no setor de mineiro

Estes temas serão apresentados em português.
Durante a sessão de treino, cada formando terá de preparar e apresentar um Plano de Regresso ao Trabalho. Este consiste na aplicação dos conhecimentos obtidos no decurso da formação no desenvolvimento de um projeto de interesse para o Serviço Geológico de origem, para potencialmente ser implementado no periodo de 6 meses a 1 ano após o termino do curso (exelaborar um projecto de prospecção mineral numa área de interesse no seu país).
O curso destina-se a profissionais dos Serviços Geológicos que falem a língua portuguesa, especificamente dos Departamentos de Georecursos, Meio Ambiente.

TRAINING // WP G – Gestão de Informação Geocientífica
2022-11-07 09:00 - 2022-11-18 17:00 | São Tomé, São Tomé e Príncipe
Convite à Apresentação de Candidaturas: A chamada para candidatura está encerrada!
Sessão de Formação “WP-G – Gestão de Informação Geocientífica”. Módulo WPG2-PT: “Tratamento de dados espaciais com SIG – Gestão de bases de dados”.
Descarregue o documento do Convite à Apresentação de Candidaturas > AQUI <
Estão abertas as candidaturas para a próxima Sessão de Formação do WP-G ” Gestão de Informação Geocientífica”
Esta próxima formação irá ser ministrada em São Tomé, São Tomé e Príncipe, entre os dias 7 e 18 de novembro de 2022.
NOTA: esta formação está dirigida aos cidadãos dos países africanos lusófonos (Angola, Cabo Verde, Guiné-Bissau, Moçambique e São Tomé e Príncipe).
Parte integrante do Projeto PanAfGeo, o “WP-G – Gestão de Informação Geocientífica” visa melhorar e/ou fortalecer as capacidades dos profissionais (existentes e recém-recrutados) que se encontram ao serviço dos Serviços Geológicos Africanos e a atuar na gestão de informação geocientífica e tecnologia de informação ao nível operacional, com aplicabilidade ao contexto local e em termos de sustentabilidade.
O “WP-G – Gestão de Informação Geocientífica” é coordenado pelos Serviços Geológicos de França (BRGM) em colaboração com os Serviços Geológicos do Burkina (BUMIGEB). A formação e o apoio técnico e científico são assegurados pelo BRGM, pelos Serviços Geológicos da Dinamarca e Gronelândia (GEUS), pelos Serviços Geológicos da Eslovénia (GeoZS) e pelo Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia de Portugal (LNEG).
Esta sessão é organizada conjuntamente pelo BRGM, LNEG e a Direcção Geral dos Recursos Naturais e Energia (DNGRE).
O curso de formação irá focar nos métodos, abordagens, ferramentas, técnicas, procedimentos e requerimentos para a criação e gestão de bases de dados, modelação de dados, gestão de dados, padrões de interoperabilidade e publicação de dados.
Neste curso de formação, será empregue um método interativo de aprendizagem através de aulas expositivas e exercícios práticos em computador utilizando QGIS, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, DbSchema, GeoServer, GeoKettle, GeoNetwork, etc.
>>> Estes temas serão apresentados em português. Uma segunda sessão em português será organizada em 2023 e irá ser focada na Modelação de Dados, Padrões de Interoperabilidade e Disseminação de Dados.
Durante a sessão de treino, cada formando terá de preparar e apresentar um Plano de Regresso ao Trabalho. Este consiste na aplicação dos conhecimentos obtidos no decurso da formação no desenvolvimento de um projeto de interesse para o Serviço Geológico de origem, para potencialmente ser implementado no periodo de 6 meses a 1 ano após o termino do curso (ex: reorganizar os conjuntos de dados em novas bases de dados e IDEs, análises multicritério aplicadas a um projeto de pesquisa geocientífica, disseminação do conhecimento adquirido em novas ações de formação a nível interno e/ou externo – Universidades).
O curso destina-se a profissionais dos Serviços Geológicos que falem a língua portuguesa, especificamente dos Departamentos de Geoinformação. Candidatos dos departamentos de Geologia, Hidrogeologia, Georecursos, Meio Ambiente e Riscos Naturais podem efetuar a sua candidatura caso tenham competências em geoinformação, nomeadamente SIG, bases de dados e tecnologias web.
Para serem considerados, os candidatos na Sessão de Formação PanAfGeo-2 intitulada “Tratamento de dados espaciais com SIG – Gestão de bases de dados” do WPG2-PT, devem preencher os documentos listados a seguir:
– Formulário de Candidatura à formação PanAfGeo-2 WPG2-PT
– Carta de Compromisso
– Carta de Motivação
– Cópia do passaporte
Esses documentos serão solicitados durante a inscrição online (arquivos a serem carregados em formato PDF apenas no portal).
Registe-se aqui

O prazo limite para inscrições é 20 de setembro de 2022 às 24:00 GMT (prazo é prorrogado).
Para mais informações sobre esta sessão de formação, por favor contacte:
> WP-G2 Training Co-Leader Pedro GONCALVES (LNEG) pedro.goncalves@lneg.pt
> WP G2 Training Co-Leader Alain P. FRANCÉS (LNEG) alain.frances@lneg.pt
E enviar uma cópia para:
> WP-G Leader Marc URVOIS (BRGM) m.urvois@brgm.fr
> WP-G Co-Leader Abdoulaye OUEDRAOGO (BUMIGEB) abdouloued@gmail.com

TRAINING // WP E – Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines
2022-11-06 09:00 - 2022-11-12 17:00 | Blantyre, Malawi
Call for Applications: The application is now closed!
Download the Call for Application document > HERE <
The call for the next WP-E “Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines” training is now open. This upcoming training will take place in Blantyre, Malawi, 6-12 November 2022 (IN ENGLISH).
The aim of the Work Package Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines (WP-E) is to perform multi-module and multidisciplinary theoretical and practical training on assessment, identification and monitoring of geohazards (natural and anthropogenic), prevention and mitigation of hazardous consequences of mining and promote best practices of Environmental Management of Mines.
WP-E will provide methodologies to African Geological Surveys for analysing vulnerability and risk in order to provide local authorities and involved stakeholders with useful tools for mitigating the impacts of natural and human-induced hazards. Consequently, WP-E fulfils the specific objective of the action to reinforce the capacity of African Geological Surveys to make them able to contribute with their expertise and data to informed decision-making, and to initiate a fruitful dialogue with civil society and the private sector.
PanAfGeo is an unprecedented pan-African training programme. The programme is led by European and African Geological Surveys, and therefore combines the variety of European Geological Surveys (EGS) to the variety of African Surveys, making this a unique training offer.
“WP-E – Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines” is coordinated by the Geological Survey of Lithuania (LGT) in collaboration with the Council for Geoscience (CGS) South Africa. Along with a close technical and scientific assistance, the training support is provided by, the Polish Geological Institute-NRI, the Geological Survey of Slovenia (GeoZS) and the Geological Survey of Italy (ISPRA).
This session is organised jointly by LGT and the Geological Survey Department (GSD), Ministry of Mining, Malawi.
In order to be considered, applicants for the PanAfGeo-2 Training Session entitled WP-E – Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines” must complete the documents listed hereafter:
– Application Form for the PanAfGeo-2 training session
– Letter of Commitment
– Letter of Motivation
– Passport Copy
These documents will be requested during the online registration (files to be uploaded in PDF format only on the portal). The applications should be submitted solely on the portal and not be sent directly to the training leaders.
Register here

The deadline for applications is 24 September 2022 at 24:00 GMT.
For more information about this training session, please contact:
> WP-E Leader: Dr Jonas SATKŪNAS (LGT) (jonas.satkunas@lgt.lt)
> WP-E Co-leader: Dr. Souleymane DIOP (CGS) (sdiop@geoscience.org.za)

EuroGeoSurveys 50th Anniversary
2022-10-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Brussels, Belgique
EuroGeoSurveys (EGS) will be holding its 50th anniversary event in October 2022. The event celebrates the long collaboration between 37 European geological surveys with an overall workforce of several thousand experts, which make up the membership of EGS. During this time, the Geological Surveys of Europe have been working together to deliver geoscientific knowledge and data to the EU institutions to support policy making for the benefit of society.
The collaboration between Geological Surveys has been providing pan-European development of harmonised data on topics such as subsurface resources, sustainable urban development, environmental and waste management and natural geohazards since 1971. During the anniversary celebration events, EuroGeoSurveys will honour their past work and look to the future as they continue to collaborate in developing a path towards a Geological Service for Europe.
For more information: Click here.

Council for Geoscience - Geoscience Summit 110 Years Celebration
2022-10-25 08:00 - 2022-10-27 17:00 | South Africa, South Africa
The Council for Geoscience (CGS) has previously hosted three successful Summits in the years 2016, 2017 and 2019. In 2021, the CGS hosted its biennial Summit. The Summits bring together researchers, scientists, decision-makers as well as nationally and internationally renowned experts for the exchange of knowledge, experiences and research innovations in the geoscientific space. The CGS took this opportunity to also showcase its operational programmes and strategy which are aligned to the national developmental imperatives of South Africa.
In order to continue with this tradition, the CGS will host a Geoscience Summit on 25 to 27 October 2022 which will be a celebration of 110 years of CGS existence and excellence in geoscience research.
The 110-year celebration aims to highlight the significant role played by the CGS and its partners in achieving its mandate and its contribution to South Africa. The objectives are as follows:

To recognise geoscience contributions to the development of South Africa through geology research and training, enhanced national mapping and geoscience research broadly;
To celebrate the CGS’s resilience, endurance and sustainability that has been a hallmark of its success over the years and thereby promoting the CGS brand as a trusted custodian of geoscientific data, information and knowledge in the Republic.
To acknowledge the forbearers of the CGS and their contribution to the field of geoscience
To promote and encourage responsive programmes in the field of geoscience as the basis for human development.
To develop a geosciences education and training plan that will take geosciences in general into the future – one that is socially responsible, environmentally sustainable and that meets the needs of a growing and revitalised economy.

For more information: Click here.

TRAINING // WP A – Cartographie Géoscientifique
2022-10-10 08:00 - 2022-11-06 17:00 | Agadir et Tinghir, au Maroc
Appel à candidatures: la candidature est maintenant fermée !
Téléchargez l’Appel à candidature > ICI <
L’appel à candidature pour la prochaine session de la formation “WP-A – Cartographie Géoscientifique” est dorénavant ouverte. Cette formation se tiendra à Agadir et Tinghir, au Maroc, du 10 octobre au 6 novembre 2022, en langue française.
Une carte géologique est une représentation des informations géologiques de surface sur une carte topographique. La cartographie géologique s’établit via un processus d’étapes successives, ce document constituant pour les administrations publiques une aide à la décision pour l’aménagement du territoire, l’élaboration d’une politique de gestion énergétique, minière et environnementale.
Le « WP-A – Cartographie géoscientifique » vise à améliorer les compétences et le savoir-faire des personnels des services géologiques africains dans le domaine de la cartographie géologique afin de permettre aux géologues africains d’élaborer, d’utiliser des cartes géologiques en Afrique à différentes échelles, sur la base de standards internationaux. Ces cartes géologiques multi-échelles permettront de mieux répondre aux besoins des secteurs public et privé, et particulièrement aux enjeux d’exploration des ressources minérales.
Le « WP-A – Cartographie géoscientifique » vise à enseigner toutes les techniques (géologiques et systèmes d’informations) depuis l’étape d’observation/acquisition jusqu’à l’étape finale amenant à élaborer une carte géologique et sa notice explicative dans les conditions et les attentes des services géologiques africains. Essentielles dans la phase préparatoire au terrain, des bases pratiques sur les logiciels de système d’information géographique (SIG) et bases de données seront dispensées en amont du travail de terrain, qui reste l’activité principale de la formation.
Le « WP-A-Cartographie géoscientifique » est piloté par le service géologique de la république tchèque (CGS) avec l’étroite collaboration technique et scientifique du service géologique de l’Éthiopie (GSE) et du service géologique du Malawi (GSD). Un support technique supplémentaire est assuré par le service géologique de la France (BRGM), le service géologique de la Slovénie (GeoZS) et le service géologique du Portugal (LNEG). La session ici proposée sera organisée par la direction de la géologie du ministère de la transition énergétique et du développement durable du Maroc en collaboration avec le service géologique de la France (BRGM).
Cette formation débutera par un rappel sur les SIG et bases de données ainsi que la méthodologie de cartographie de terrain (cours en salle). Ce stage se déroulera donc sur le terrain par groupes de 4 personnes encadrées par un spécialiste ainsi qu’en salle. Il permettra à chaque participant de se familiariser avec les différentes étapes de réalisation d’une carte géologique depuis la collecte de données sur le terrain, leur interprétation, la réalisation d’une légende et d’une maquette jusqu’à l’intégration des données. Des focus thématiques seront également illustrés sur le terrain (minier, risques…).
Pour être recevable, les candidatures à cette session de la formation « WPA – Cartographie géoscientifique » doivent être complètes et comprendre les documents listés ci-après :
– Formulaire de candidature, daté et signé
– Lettre d’engagement, datée, tamponnée et signée par l’autorité dont dépend le candidat
– Lettre de motivation, datée et signée
– Un scan du passeport dont la date de validité est postérieure à la date de retour dans votre pays.
Ces documents vont être demandés lors du processus de candidature en ligne (fichiers pdf à télécharger uniquement via le portail dédié). Les candidatures doivent être transmises via le portail et ne pas être envoyées directement aux formateurs référents.
Candidatez ici

La date limite pour candidater est le 16 août 2022 à minuit GMT.
Pour plus d’information, vous pouvez contacter:
> Co-leader de la session WP-A :
– Dr. Maxime PADEL : m.padel@brgm.fr
– Dr Johann TUDURI : j.tuduri@brgm.fr
> Référent pour les sessions francophones du WP-A :
– Dr. Hugues BAUER : h.bauer@brgm.fr
Avec en copie :
> Leader WP-A Dr. Veronika Štědrá (CzGS) : veronika.stedra@geology.cz
> Co-Leader WP-A. Dr. Jan Franěk (CzGS) : jan.franek@geology.cz

The launch of AMDC Phase II and the 2nd African Forum on Mining
2022-10-03 - 2022-11-04
The African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) will be launching AMDC Phase II and 2nd African Forum on Mining on 3-4 October 2022. The AMDC objective is to coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Africa Mining Vision and its Action plan to enable the minerals resource sector play its role in the social and economic transformation, inclusive growth and sustainable development of African economies, in conjunction with Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), the private sector, civil society organizations including women and youth organizations, collaborating institutions and other key stakeholders.
AMDC webpage : https://au.int/en/amdc

MADI Webinar Panel Discussion
2022-09-26 14:30 - 16:30 | Online
The Minerals Africa Development Institution (MADI) will be hosting an online panel discussion that will explore the topic “The Impact of the Russia & Ukraine War on Africa’s Minerals Resources Development-Opportunities & Challenges.”
Visit event page here.
To join the webinar, follow here.

TRAINING // WP G – Geoscientific Information Management
2022-09-12 09:00 - 2022-09-23 17:00 | Lobatse, Botswana
Call for Applications: The application is now closed!
Module WPG1b-EN: “GIS Interface and Spatial Data infrastructure – Database modelling and management – Interoperability standards – Data dissemination”. Basic Level
Download the Call for Application document > HERE <
The call for the next WP-G “Geoscientific Information Management” training is now open. This upcoming training will take place in Lobatse, Botswana, 12-23 September 2022 (ENGLISH – BASIC LEVEL).
As part of the PanAfGeo Project, “WP-G – Geoscientific Information Management” aims to improve and/or strengthen capabilities among the staff employed by the African Geological Survey Organisations (existing and newly recruited) in the field of geoscience information management and related information technologies at operational level, with adaptation to the local context and the sustainability potential.
“WP-G – Geoscientific Information Management” is coordinated by the Geological Survey of France (BRGM) in collaboration with the Geological Survey of Burkina (BUMIGEB). Along with a close technical and scientific assistance, the training support is provided by BRGM, the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), the Geological Survey of Slovenia (GeoZS) and the National Laboratory of Energy and Geology (LNEG) in Portugal.
This session is organised jointly by BRGM and the Botswana Geoscience Institute (BGI).
This course will present and describe the methods, approaches, tools, procedures and requirements for database, GIS, data modelling, data management, interoperability standards, and data publishing. It will apply an interactive mode of learning through lectures and practical exercises on computer using QGIS, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, DbSchema, GeoServer, GeoKettle, GeoNetwork, etc.
>>> These topics will be presented in English at Basic Level. A second session in English at Advanced Level will be organised in 2023.
During the session, each trainee will have to prepare and present a Return-to-Work Plan. It is to design a short-term application of the newly acquired knowledge through a project of interest for the Geological Survey and to be possibly implemented over a period of 6 months to 1 year after the training (e.g. reorganising the existing data sets into newly created databases and SDIs, multi-criteria data processing applied to a geoscientific research project, training and raising the awareness internally and in connection with the Earth Sciences department at university, etc.).
The course is aimed at staff from the Geological Survey organisations, primarily from the Geo-Information Division. Candidates from the department of Geology, Hydrogeology, Georesources, Environment and Natural Hazards may apply if they can justify skills in digital geoscience such as GIS, databases and web-based technologies.
In order to be considered, applicants for the PanAfGeo-2 Training Session entitled “WPG1b-EN GIS Interface and Spatial Data infrastructure – Database modelling and management – Interoperability standards – Data dissemination” must complete the documents listed hereafter:
– Application Form for the PanAfGeo-2 WPG1b-EN training
– Letter of Commitment
– Letter of Motivation
– Passport Copy
These documents will be requested during the online registration (files to be uploaded in PDF format only on the portal). The applications should be submitted solely on the portal and not be sent directly to the training leaders.
Register here

The deadline for applications is 17 June 2022 at 24:00 GMT.
For more information about this training session, please contact:
> WP-G1b Training Co-Leader Špela KUMELJ (GeoZS) spela.kumelj@geo-zs.si
> WP G1b Training Co-Leader Frands SCHJØTH (GEUS) fsc@geus.dk
and copy to
> WP-G Leader Marc URVOIS (BRGM) m.urvois@brgm.fr
> WP-G Co-Leader Abdoulaye OUEDRAOGO (BUMIGEB) abdouloued@gmail.com

Current and future opportunities for EU-Africa cooperation in the Space domain
2022-09-06 09:00 - 2022-09-07 17:30 | Hybrid
The hybrid event on the Current and future opportunities for EU-Africa cooperation in the Space domain, organised by the EU Global Action on Space, is scheduled to take place in Pretoria, South Africa between September 6th and 7th, 2022.
The event will focus on current and future collaborations between the EU and Africa in the field of space, with the overall aim of further enhancing EU-Africa synergies and collaborations.
Event page & registration: Click here.

TRAINING // WP A - Field Geoscientific Mapping
2022-08-31 08:00 - 2022-09-28 17:00 | Windhoek & Karibib, Namibia
Call for Applications: The application is now closed!
Download the document (in English) > HERE <
The call for the next WP-A “Field Geoscientific Mapping” training is now open. This upcoming training will take place in Windhoek & Karibib, Namibia from August 31 to 28 September 2022 in English and Portuguese.
The WP-A Field Geoscientific Mapping aims to implement geological, GIS (Geographic Information System) and organisational techniques from preparation phase to finalisation of geological map and explanatory notes in the conditions of the African Geological Surveys. This training aims to do practical exercise on field techniques used during the geological mapping, collecting of data, interpreting petrological, geochemical, geophysical, structural, stratigraphic and geochronological data in terms of compiling geological map, summarising the data and preparation of geological map. Remote sensing principles and digital data handling will be included in an abridged practical form.
The WP-A Field Geoscientific Mapping aims to raise level of skills of African staff in terms of field geology mapping so as to African geologists can make geological maps to finally better cover the continent at different scales with own good-quality data. Thus, modern geological maps at multiple scales will match with requirements of potential investors of the public and private sectors, especially in the field of mining, exploration and agriculture.
PanAfGeo is an unprecedented pan-African training programme. The programme is led by European and African Geological Surveys, and therefore combines the variety of European Geological Surveys (EGS) to the variety of African Surveys, making this a unique training offer.
In order to be considered, applicants for the PanAfGeo-2 Training Session entitled WP-A Field Geoscientific Mapping must complete the documents listed hereafter. Download the charter of trainees – trainees application guidelines (in English) > HERE <
– Application form
– Letter of Commitment signed by your employer
– Letter of Motivation
– Passport copy
These documents will be requested during the online registration (files to be uploaded in PDF format only on the portal).
Register here

The deadline for applications is 25 May 2022 at 24:00 GMT.
For more information about this training session, please contact:
> Veronika Stedra (Czech Geological Survey) veronika.stedra@geology.cz
> Ewereth Muwangua (Geological Survey of Namibia) Ewereth.Muvangua@mme.gov.na

ReSToRE 2 summer school
2022-07-04 - 2022-07-08 | University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Irlande, Dublin, Ireland
The Irish Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences (iCRAG) and International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) have decided to organise ReSToRE 2 on July 4-8th, 2022, in University College Dublin. The deadline for applications is 1 February, 2022.
IcRAG is hoping to be able to provide financial support to some participants from developing countries.
The flyer for the summer school is available here and full information is available at https://www.icrag-centre.org/restore/

GEODAYS 2022
2022-06-14 08:00 - 2022-06-15 17:00 | France
The 2022 edition of GEODAYS will be held on June 14th and 15th, on-site, at Palais Beaumont in Pau. The GEODAYS are two days of B2B meetings, Open Innovation, conferences and thematic sessions, punctuated by exchanges and meetings.
“Subsurface, Energy Transition & Territories”: The energy transition triggers new subsurface uses. The local characteristics of these resources and the need to develop “short routes”, make these territories major stakeholders of the transition. This year, the GEODAYS’ borders with Spain in the spotlight in 2022, in order to pave the way to new means of cooperation in our domains of activities.
Event page & registration: Click here.

Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2022
2022-06-13 08:00 - 2022-06-29 17:00 | Hybrid
For the first time in its 90-year history the PDAC Convention—the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining event—will be offered both in-person and online. The PDAC Convention in downtown Toronto is widely considered the ‘Super Bowl’ of the mineral exploration and mining community. Over the past decade alone, the must-attend event has brought together upwards of 30,000 attendees from over 130+ countries annually to network, conduct business, and learn about the latest trends and technologies shaping the sector.
PDAC 2022 Convention will run in person from 13 – 15 June and will be followed by an online event on 28 – 29 June.

PanAfGeo-2 Project will be present at the EuroGeoSurveys stand within the European Commission booth (#337).
Event page & registration: Click here.

TRAINING // WP D - New Frontiers in Geosciences (Geoheritage and Geothermal Energy)
2022-06-13 00:00 - 2022-06-18 00:00 | Pointe Noire, République du Congo, Pointe Noire, Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Call for Applications: The application is now closed!
Download the document (in French) > HERE <
The call for the next WP-D “Geoheritage” training is now open. This upcoming training will take place in Pointe Noire, Republic of the Congo, 13-18 June 2022 (IN FRENCH).
Cette formation s’inscrit dans le module WP-D « Nouvelles frontières en géosciences (Patrimoine géologique et géothermie) » qui a pour objectif de dispenser une formation théorique et sur le terrain, visant à intégrer les concepts de géodiversité, de patrimoine géologique et de géoconservation.
Cette session est co-organisée par le Ministère des Mines et de la Géologie de la République du Congo, le Service géologique de la Pologne (PGI-NRI), le Service géologique de la France (BRGM) avec la collaboration de l’UNESCO et du Service géologique de l’Espagne (IGME-CSIC).
Le programme comporte tout d’abord une partie théorique : définitions et concepts ; exemples de méthodologies d’identification, d’étude et d’inventaire d’un site d’intérêt géologique patrimonial (géosite) ; législation internationale et exemples nationaux ; géoconservation (vulnérabilité, protection, plan de gestion) ; valorisation (géotourisme, éducation, table-ronde sur les enjeux socio-économiques) ; labels internationaux (Géoparc mondial UNESCO, Géosites globaux UICN) ; rôle d’un service géologique vis-à-vis du patrimoine géologique ; géologie et patrimoine géologique de la République du Congo. Une seconde partie, pratique sur le terrain, se déroulera dans la région de Pointe-Noire et de la chaîne du Mayombe avec la mise en application des concepts étudiés en salle.
En fin de formation, les participants devront présenter un « plan de retour au travail » afin de se donner des objectifs d’appliquer et de mettre en œuvre les connaissances acquises dans leur organisme (ex. création d’une méthodologie d’inventaire, lancement d’un inventaire, étude de site spécifique, préparation d’un dossier de candidature à un label de type Géoparc mondial, etc.).
Afin que la candidature soit examinée, les candidats à la session de formation PanAfGeo intitulée «WP-D – Patrimoine géologique» doivent également compléter les documents suivants :
– Formulaire de candidature
– Lettre d’engagement
– Lettre de motivation et CV
Ces documents seront demandés lors de l’inscription en ligne (fichiers à charger sur le portail).
Candidatez ici

Cette formation aura lieu à: Pointe Noire, République du Congo, du 13 au 18 juin 2022, et sera dispensée en français.
La date-limite de dépôt de candidature est fixée au: 3 mai 2022 à 24h00 GMT.
Pour toute question concernant la formation, veuillez contacter: Pr. Stanisław Wołkowicz (PGI-NRI, Responsable WP-D) (stanislaw.wolkowicz@pgi.gov.pl) en ‘cc’ Dr. Joanna Fajfer (PGI-NRI) (joanna.fajfer@pgi.gov.pl).

The Earth Futures Festival
2022-05-15
Earth Futures Festival connects geoscience and the arts raising international awareness of the role Earth Science plays in building our sustainable future. The Festival is organised in collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), International Geoscience Programme (IGCP) Project 685: Geology for Sustainable Development and with the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS).
The Earth Futures Festival is free to enter and the deadline for submission is 15 May 2022.
More information about the Earth Futures Festival: https://www.earthfuturesfestival.com/

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2022
2022-05-09 - 2022-05-12 | Cape Town, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
The 2022 edition of Investing in African Mining Indaba, originally scheduled for 7-10 February 2022 will now take place 9-12 May 2022 at the CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa.
The mining community will be looking to the future with the overarching theme: ‘Evolution of African Mining: Investing in the Energy Transition, ESG, and the Economies.’ It’s the place where the industry moves forward. From global leaders to new challengers and industry heavyweights to evolve African mining. Whilst powering new strategies, critical dialogues and deal-making transforming the energy transition, ESG, and the economies.
Event page & registration: https://miningindaba.com/Home

TRAINING // WP E - Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines
2022-04-03 - 2022-04-09 | Douala, Cameroun, Douala, Cameroon
Call for Applications: The application is now closed!
Download the multi languages document > HERE <
The call for the next WP-E “Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines” training is now open.
This upcoming training will take place in Douala, Cameroun, 4-8 April 2022 (IN FRENCH).
The aim of the Work Package Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines (WP-E) is to perform multi-module and multidisciplinary theoretical and practical training on assessment, identification and monitoring of geohazards (natural and anthropogenic), prevention and mitigation of hazardous consequences of mining and promote best practices of Environmental Management of Mines.
WP-E will provide methodologies to African Geological Surveys for analysing vulnerability and risk in order to provide local authorities and involved stakeholders useful tools for mitigating the impacts of natural and human-induced hazards. Consequently, WP-E fulfils the specific objective of the action to reinforce the capacity of African Geological Surveys to make them able to contribute with their expertise and data to informed decision-making, and to initiate a fruitful dialogue with civil society and the private sector.
PanAfGeo is an unprecedented pan-African training programme. The programme is led by European and African Geological Surveys, and therefore combines the variety of European Geological Surveys (EGS) to the variety of African Surveys, making this a unique training offer.
In order to be considered, applicants for the PanAfGeo-2 Training Session entitled “WP-E Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines” must complete the documents listed hereafter:
– Application Form for the PanAfGeo-2 training
– Letter of Commitment
– Letter of Motivation
Please complete these documents and send to:
> WP-E Co-leader: Dr. Souleymane DIOP (CGS) (sdiop@geoscience.org.za)
> WP-E technical coordinator: Ms Florence Tchoffo Ngaffo (f.tchoffo@yahoo.com)
This training session will be conducted in French
The deadline for applications is 18 February 2022 at 24:00 GMT.

Africa-Europe D4D Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum
2022-03-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Online
The Africa-Europe D4D Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum is taking place one month after the EU-AU Summit, Africa-Europe Week, and the EU-Africa Business Forum, key events for the AU-EU partnership where digital cooperation took a central role in the agenda.
Africa and Europe are important partners in the digital sector and share the ambition of leveraging digitalisation for inclusive and sustainable development. With the aim of advancing the partnership between African and European digital actors, the AU-EU Digital for Development (D4D) Hub project is facilitating the first Africa-Europe D4D Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum. Co-hosted by the African Union and the European Union, the event will take place online on 18 March 2022.
The forum’s objective is to make sure that all stakeholders (private sector, governments, academia, and civil society) contribute to joint AU-EU efforts to build an inclusive digital economy and society that leaves no one behind. It will also be an opportunity for the African Union Commission and the European Commission to give an update on the status of the implementation of digital initiatives and programmes.
Event page: here; Registration link: here.

8th Annual International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC)
2022-01-31 - 2022-02-02 | Victoria, Australia, Victoria, Australia

DEEP 21 - International Symposium of Deep Earth Exploration and Practices
2021-11-01 - 2021-11-06
Virtual Meeting
