PanAfGeo

Council for Geoscience - Geoscience Summit 110 Years Celebration
2022-10-25 08:00 - 2022-10-27 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | 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.

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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.
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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)

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 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.

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/

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.

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

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

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 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

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

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

TRAINING // WP A – Field Geoscientific Mapping
2023-05-24 08:00 - 2023-06-21 17:00 | Blantyre, Malawi
Call for Applications: Application is now closed
Download the Call for Application document > HERE <
The call for the next WP-A training session is now open. This upcoming training will take place in Blantyre / Zomba area, Southern Malawi, from 24th May to 21st June 2023 (IN ENGLISH).
Geological map is a scale-down interpretation of the geological structure of the selected area of the upper part of the Earth crust usually drawn on a topographic map.
Geoscientific mapping is a step-by-step process during which geological map is compiled as a base for the state and public administrations, in particular for making decisions when planning civil works, and formulating policies on energy, minerals and environmental protection.
“WPA – 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.
WPA – Field Geoscientific Mapping is coordinated by the Czech Geological Survey (CGS) with the close technical and scientific assistance of the Geological Survey of Malawi (GSD). More support comes from the French Geological Survey (BRGM) which co-leads the French trainings, the Geological Survey of Portugal (LNEG), and the Geological Survey of Slovenia (GeoZS).
This training session 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. Trainings will take place in 2022, 2023 and early 2024, separate calls will be announced for each course of field geological mapping.
The training is targeted to GS staff involved in geological mapping projects. We expect the GS applicants to be in charge of practical implementation of detailed geological mapping on the scale up to 1 : 100 000 during the coming years, and/or GS staff responsible for new implementation of mapping activities in their countries. Only applicants who did not participate in previous PanAfGeo mapping courses may apply. Good computer skills and practical knowledge of spoken and written English and/or Portuguese language, and the physical ability to experience the outdoor field mapping part and to cope with the entire programme for the 28 days is necessary. The PanAfGeo-2 “WPA-M3 – Field Geoscientific Mapping” training session is open to all persons who are eligible according to the conditions of the “PanAfGeo-2 Charter for Trainee”.
In order to be considered, applicants for the PanAfGeo-2 Training Session entitled “WPA – Geoscientific Mapping” must complete the documents listed hereafter:
– Application Form for the PanAfGeo-2 WPA-M3 training session
– Letter of Commitment
– Letter of Motivation
– Passport Copy (whose validity date is 6 months later than the date of return to the country).).
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 15 March 2023 at 24:00 GMT.
Questions regarding practical issues of the course WPA-M3 should be addressed to the training coordinators via the e-mail addresses:
> Mrs. Veronika Stedra (veronika.stedra@geology.cz)
> Mr. Kondwani Dombola (kondwanidombola@yahoo.co.uk)

TRAINING // WP D – Património Geológico
2023-05-29 08:00 - 2023-06-03 17:00 | 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)

EU-Africa Business Summit
2023-06-15 | Brussels, Belgique
The EU-Africa Business Summit is an event organised by European Business Summits to promote the voices of enterprises in Europe and Africa. In recent years, the Summit has expanded into a leading annual platform where prominent figures from the business world meet high-level policy makers to discuss the current global trends and challenges affecting the EU and Africa.
The 6th edition, titled “Africa-Europe: Re-energising a Common Future”, cognisant of the critical role of sustainability and the green transition, will create the perfect opportunity to follow up on the discussions, and pursue the mission of promoting and facilitating the dialogue between EU and African stakeholders.
For more information, click here.

GEODAYS 2023
2023-06-19 - 2023-06-21 | Pau, France
The International Business Convention organised by AVENIA and dedicated to subsurface industries.
Theme : “The European Subsurface on the 2030 horizon”. The 2023 edition will help to mobilise subsurface stakeholders in building a powerful and sovereign European industry. The GEODAYS aims at drawing a Subsurface Innovation roadmap on the 2030 horizon through conferences and thematic sessions. Whether it is bringing solutions for decarbonisation, securing the supplies of mining and energy resources, managing the varying demands in water, or accompanying a territories’ land use planning, this subsurface industry convention is vital.
For more information and to register, click here.

TRAINING // WP B – Avaliação do Potencial em Recursos Minerais
2023-06-19 08:00 - 2023-06-30 17:00 | Quelimane, Moçambique
Convite à Apresentação de Candidaturas: A chamada para candidatura está encerrada!
Sessão de Formação “WP B – Avaliação do Potencial em Recursos Minerais”. Esta formação terá lugar em Quelimane, Moçambique. Entre 19 e 30 de junho de 2023, sendo proferida em português.
Descarregue o documento do Convite à Apresentação de Candidaturas > AQUI <
O estágio PanAfGeo “WP B – Avaliação do Potencial em Recursos Minerais” está aberto a todos cuja elegibilidade reúna as condições da Carta de Estágio PanAfGeo >AQUI<
A formação encontra-se inscrita no módulo WP B “Avaliação do Potencial em Recursos Minerais” que tem por objetivo uma formação teórica e no campo, visando a integração de conceitos sobre técnicas de prospecção de recursos minerais, recursos minerais de matérias primas críticas e estratégicas, classificação de recursos minerais, potencial em metais raros e lítio em pegmatitos, entre outros temas.
Esta sessão é co-organizada pela Direcção Nacional de Geologia e Minas do Ministério dos Recursos Minerais de Moçambique, Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia de Portugal, I.P. (LNEG), Serviço Geológico da Polónia (PGI-NRI) e Serviço Geológico da Eslovénia (GeoZS).
O programa contempla uma parte teórica sobre: definições e conceitos, técnicas de prospecção de recursos minerais, classificação de recursos minerais, matérias primas críticas e estratégicas, recursos minerais para a transição energética e digital, potencial em recursos minerais dos pegmatitos do Alto Ligonha. O curso terá uma segunda parte dedicada a reconhecimento de campo na região do Alto Lingonha na província da Zambézia, 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” sobre um projeto de prospeção adequado ao seu Serviço Geológico e a enviar no prazo de 1 ano.
Para que a candidatura seja considerada, os candidatos à formação PanAfGeo intitulada “WP B – Avaliação do Potencial em Recursos Minerais” devem preencher os documentos listados a seguir:
– Formulário de Candidatura à formação
– Carta de Compromisso
– Carta de Motivação
– Cópia do passaporte (cujo prazo de validade é de 6 meses após a data de retorno ao país).
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 04 de maio de 2023, 24h00 GMT.
Todas as questões sobre a formação devem ser remetidas para:
– Maria João Batista (LNEG-Portugal) mjoao.batista@lneg.pt

European Sustainable Energy Week 2023
2023-06-20 - 2023-06-22 | Hybrid
From 20 to 22 June, the European Sustainable Energy Week will bring together public authorities, private companies, NGOs and consumers to promote initiatives to accelerating Europe’s clean energy transition. Registrations are now open for onsite and online attendance, with limited spaces for in-person participation: book now to guarantee your spot!
Under the theme “Accelerating the clean energy transition – towards lower bills and greater skills”, EUSEW 2023 highlights include:

The EUSEW Policy Conference, covering topics related to skills, energy efficiency, affordability and inclusion, renewables, and decarbonisation;
The prestigious Awards Ceremony, taking place on 20 June, in the presence of Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, recognising individuals and projects for outstanding efforts – vote until 11 June for your favourite projects and individuals;
The fourth edition of the European Youth Energy Day, with a wide programme build by and for young people under 35
A series of networking activities during the whole week where participants can connect with other members of the sustainable energy community, including an energy fair
From March to June, locally organised Sustainable Energy Days taking place around the world to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Within the 60+ sessions at the Policy Conference, CINEA is proposing a large programme of debates and talks on:

Decarbonising the EU’s building stock: addressing the skills gap?, Tuesday 20 June, 14.30-16.00
Career opportunities in the energy transition: the skills you need for the green economy, Tuesday 20 June, 14.30-16.00
Innovative approaches to upskilling the building workforce: towards a carbon neutral building stock, Tuesday 20 June, 16.30-18.00
Smart electricity grids: supporting RES integration and the clean energy transition, Thursday 22 June, 11.30-13.00
Boosting innovation and green transition through carbon pricing, Thursday 22 June, 14.00-15.30

Event website, click here.

World Resources Forum 2023
2023-09-04 - 2023-09-06 | Hybrid
Following previous conferences which engaged over 15,000 participants in Switzerland, Japan, China, Peru, Costa Rica, Australia and Ghana, WRF’23 ‘Rethinking Value – Resources for Planetary Wellbeing’ will take place in a hybrid format in Geneva (Switzerland) and online, on September 4-6, 2023.
WRF’23 provides an open platform for scientific contributors to present and discuss their research with scientists, policy-makers, business leaders and civil society organisations from all over the world. WRF’23 will focus on three conference tracks:

Sufficiency: from a consumer to a sufficient society
Value Chains: from extractive to regenerative value chains
Digitalisation: from growth to purpose

The tracks will be explored through a multi-disciplinary approach able to convey together environmental, societal, technological, economic, governance and geo-political perspectives.
For more details and registration, click here.

The 29th Colloquium of African Geology
2023-09-26 08:00 - 2023-09-29 17:00 | Windhoek, Namibia
The Colloquium of African Geology (CAG) is a major biennial meeting organized under the auspices of the Geological Society of Africa (GSAf), where earth scientists globally have the opportunities to present their research results on topics related to African geology and surrounding areas.
For more information, contact: cag29@mme.com.ma; cag29.whk@gmail.com

TRAINING // WP G – Geoscientific Information Management
2023-10-02 - 2023-10-13 | Windhoek, Namibia
Call for Applications: Application is now closed
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 Windhoek, Namibia, 2-13 October 2023 (ENGLISH – ADVANCED 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 Faso (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 Geological Survey of Namibia (GSN).
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, Qfield, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, DbSchema, Dbeaver, GeoServer, GeoNetwork.
>>> These topics will be presented in English at Advanced Level.
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/Administration 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 (Also refer to the Call for Applications). The PanAfGeo-2 “WPG4a – EN Geoscientific Information Management” training session is open to all persons who are eligible according to the conditions of the “PanAfGeo-2 Charter for Trainee”.
In order to be considered, applicants for the PanAfGeo-2 Training Session entitled “WPG4a-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 WPG4a-EN training
– Letter of Commitment
– Letter of Motivation
– Passport Copy (whose validity date is 6 months later than the date of return to the country).).
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 extended to 17 July 2023 at 17h00 GMT.
For more information about this training session, please contact:
> WP-G4a-EN Training Co-Leader Špela KUMELJ (GeoZS) spela.kumelj@geo-zs.si
> WP G4a-EN 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 Souleymane ZOUNDI (BUMIGEB) soulzoundi@gmail.com

SIM Senegal 2023
2023-10-03 - 2023-10-05 | Dakar, Senegal
The 7th edition of SIM Senegal will take place at the Centre international de conferences Abdou Diouf (CICAD) in Dakar from 03 – 05 October 2023. The event will be organised by the Ministry of Mines & Geology, Republic of Senegal in association with AME Trade.
SIM Senegal is a bi-annual mining event. The event has established itself as one of the largest mining events in West Africa and is the only event supported by the Senegalese government dedicated to expanding the country’s mining sector. SIM Senegal attracted a unique and diverse range of mining stakeholders from the following industries: mining service, exploration and production, associations, international and national governments, lawyers, consultants, transport, logistics, finance, banking, and education organisations.
The main theme of SIM Senegal 2023 will be “Diversification of mineral resources for the economic development of Senegal”, the three-day conference and collocated exhibition will showcase the government’s strategy on the mining sector and concentrated on new developments and investment for further growth and expansion of the Senegalese mining sector.
PanAfGeo Project will be present at stands 88-89. Event website, click here.

First International Congress on 5G & SDGs
2023-10-24 08:00 - 2023-10-28 17:00 | Safi, Morocco
The Polydisciplinary Faculty of Safi (Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco) in collaboration with the African Geoparks Network (AGN), the African Association of Women in Geosciences (AAWG) and the Organization of African Geological Surveys (OAGS) organize, from the 24th to 28th October 2023, the first International Congress on Geodiversity, Geoheritage, Geotourism, Geoeducation, Geoparks & Sustainable development Goals (5G & SDGs) to be held in Safi (Morocco). The congress aims to identify, promote, and advise on the importance of geoheritage for sustainable development.
All researchers in the fields of geoheritage, geotourism, geoconservation, environment and sustainable development and geoethics, policy makers, economists, geoparks and local communities administrators and leaders, NGOs, business operators, medias and individuals with interest in geoheritage development are invited to participate.
Provisional Program:
– 24 & 25 October 2023: Opening and registration / technical sessions
– 26 October 2023 : Workshops and roundtables / Visit of Safi city
– 27 & 28 October 2023: Field trip (Visit to Safi & Youssoufia aspiring geoparks).
For more information, view/download the first circular (PDF).

TRAINING // WP H – Communication, Dissémination et Dialogue
2023-11-01 - 2023-11-03 | Dakar, Senegal
Appel à candidatures: la candidature est maintenant fermée!
Téléchargez l’Appel à candidature > ICI <
Le stage PanAfGeo « WP H – Communication, Dissémination et Dialogue » 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 H – Communication, Dissémination et Dialogue” est dorénavant ouverte. Cette formation se tiendra à Dakar au Sénégal, du 1-3 novembre 2023, en langue française.
La session de formation à la communication géoscientifique permettra aux stagiaires d’appliquer leur formation au développement d’une série de produits de communication. La formation sera interactive avec un large éventail d’activités de communication et de discussions. La formation couvrira,

Les théories et les types de communication
Le constructivisme et l’importance de l’engagement dans la communication
La rédaction, l’utilisation de graphiques et d’images, la communication de statistiques et de chiffres
La communication par les médias sociaux, les communiqués de presse et la politique scientifique
La narration dans la communication scientifique : son utilisation et son efficacité
L’identification du public et utiliser une communication ciblée
Les techniques d’interaction avec les publics non techniques
La compréhension du rôle de l’émotion dans la communication.

Au cours de la session de formation, les participants devront développer un produit de communication lié à leur étude géologique. La session de formation est organisée conjointement par EuroGeoSurveys (EGS) en collaboration avec l’Organisation des études géologiques africaines (OAGS).
L’objectif global est de former les participants à la communication scientifique par la théorie et la pratique. À la fin du cours, le participant sera plus efficace dans sa communication et aura des connaissances sur les éléments clés d’une communication efficace et sur la manière de les utiliser concrètement, y compris la compréhension de :

Comment se connecter avec le public – ses besoins et ses priorités
Ce qu’est l’engagement et comment il influence la communication
Le rôle de l’écoute, de l’empathie et de la narration
Quelques formats, styles et méthodes de communication clés
Comment élaborer un plan de communication.

Pour être pris en considération, les candidats à la session de formation PanAfGeo intitulée “WP-H Communication, Dissémination et Dialogue” doivent remplir les documents suivants:
– 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
– Copie du passeport (valable au moins six mois après la date d’entrée au Sénégal).
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 2023 à minuit GMT.
Les questions pratiques concernant le stage peuvent être adressées par courriel aux responsables de formation:
> Krishnan Subramani (EGS): krishnan.subramani@eurogeosurveys.org;
> Ndivhuwo Mukosi (OAGS): cmukosi@geoscience.org.za

Raw Materials Week 2023
2023-11-13 - 2023-11-17 | Hybrid
The Raw Materials Week is an annual event organised by the European Commission. It gathers a wide range of stakeholders discussing policies and initiatives in the field of raw material, providing an overview of ongoing EU activities in this sector.
The Raw Materials Week 2023 will take place from 13 to 17 November 2023 in Brussels. This week gathering a wide range of stakeholders will be centred around the European Critical Raw Materials Act and cover topics related to critical and strategic raw materials, strategic projects, investment, permitting, exploration, innovation, circularity, international partnerships etc.
Event website, here.

TRAINING // WP E – Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines
2023-11-20 09:00 - 2023-11-24 17:00 | Kigali, Rwanda
Call for Applications: 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 Kigali, Rwanda, 20 – 24 November 2023. This training session will be conducted 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. The PanAfGeo-2 “WP E – Geohazards and Environmental Management of Mines” training session is open to all persons who are eligible according to the conditions of the “PanAfGeo-2 Charter for Trainee”.
“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 Rwandan Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB).
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 WP-E training
– Letter of Commitment
– Letter of Motivation
– Passport Copy (whose validity date is 6 months later than the date of return to the country).
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 15 September 2023 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)

TRAINING // WP A – Cartographie géoscientifique de terrain
2024-01-08 08:00 - 2024-02-04 17:00 | Cameroon
Appel à candidatures: la candidature est maintenant fermée!
L’appel à candidature pour la prochaine session de formation du “WPA – Cartographie Géoscientifique de terrain” est dorénavant ouverte. Le stage est ouvert à toute personne dont l’éligibilité respecte les conditions de la Charte PanAfGeo du Stagiaire > ICI<.
Cette formation se tiendra à Yaoundé et Bafoussam, au Cameroun, du 8 janvier au 4 février 2024, 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 « WPA – Cartographie géoscientifique de terrain » 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 « WPA – Cartographie géoscientifique de terrain » 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. Néanmoins, le travail de cartographie géologique sur le terrain reste l’activité principale de cette formation.
Le « WPA-Cartographie géoscientifique de terrain » 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 Département de géologie du Ministère des Mines, de l’Industrie et du développement Technologique (MINMIDT) du Cameroun, en collaboration avec le service géologique de la France (BRGM).
Cette formation débutera par un rappel sur les SIG et les bases de données ainsi que la méthodologie de cartographie géologique de terrain (cours en salle). Ce stage se poursuivra sur le terrain, pour acquérir des données en groupes. Le travail de terrain se fera avec l’encadrement de géologues cartographes, en combinaison avec des sessions 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 (ressources minérales, risques…).
Cette session entièrement francophone se déroulera au Cameroun, du 8 janvier au 4 février 2024.
Le déroulement prévisionnel du stage est le suivant :

8 janvier : Accueil des délégations à l’aéroport de Yaoundé et installation à l’hôtel;
9 janvier : Présentation du projet et du programme, cérémonie d’ouverture ;
10-11 janvier : Présentation de la géologie du Cameroun, rappels SIG en salle
12 janvier : Transfert depuis Yaoundé vers Bafoussam
13-30 janvier : Travail cartographique sur le terrain, excursions communes et cours théoriques à Bafoussam et sa région.
31 janvier : Transfert depuis Bafoussam vers Yaoundé
1-2 février : Travaux en salle : synthèse et intégration des données, réalisation de la carte géologique et sa notice, préparation de la restitution.
3 février : Restitution des participants, cérémonie de clôture
4 février : Départ des délégations

PanAfGeo « WPA – Cartographie géoscientifique de terrain » est cofinancé par l’Union Européenne. Le projet prend en charge :

Le voyage (aller-retour) des stagiaires (vols internationaux) depuis leur pays d’origine jusqu’au lieu du stage ainsi que les transports durant le stage ;
Les logements, petits déjeuners, déjeuners et dîners durant le stage ;
Chaque stagiaire percevra une allocation journalière de 30 EUR, en monnaie locale (Francs CFA pour le Cameroun).

Le projet ne prend pas en charge les frais suivants :

Dépenses personnelles ;
Assurance civile ou sanitaire des stagiaires : l’employeur assure son stagiaire pour toute la durée du stage, voyages inclus.

Pour être recevables, les candidatures à cette session de formation du « WPA – Cartographie géoscientifique de terrain » doivent être complètes et inclure les documents 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
– Copie 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 30 septembre 2023 à minuit GMT.
Pour plus d’information, vous pouvez contacter,
Co-leaders de la session WP-A:
> Dr. Hugues BAUER : h.bauer@brgm.fr
> Mme Florence TCHOFFO : f.tchoffo@yahoo.com
Avec en copie :
> Leader WP-A Dr. Veronika Štědrá (CzGS) : veronika.stedra@geology.cz
> Leader WP-A. Dr. Jan Franěk (CzGS) : jan.franek@geology.cz

Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024
2024-02-05 - 2024-02-08 | Cape Town, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa
Get ready for a transformative experience at Mining Indaba 2024, where the theme is ‘Embracing the Power of Positive Disruption: A Bold New Future for African Mining.’ From February 5-8, 2024, join the conversation in Cape Town, as we explore change and initiate discussions that will shape the present and future of the mining industry in Africa.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Mining Indaba takes pride in acknowledging the industry’s remarkable journey while delving into the limitless possibilities that lie ahead for Africa’s mining sector.
Don’t miss the chance to engage with the PanAfGeo Project at the Team Europe booth (T36 & T38). Join us in Cape Town for Investing in African Mining Indaba, where innovation and collaboration will take center stage.
Event page & registration, here.

TRAINING // WP A – Field Geoscientific Mapping
2024-02-27 - 2024-03-26 | Entebbe, Kabale areas, Uganda, Uganda
Call for Applications: Application is now closed
Download the Call for Application document > HERE <
The call for the next WP-A training session is now open. This upcoming training will take place in Entebbe, Kabale areas, Uganda, from 27th February to 26th March 2024 (IN ENGLISH).
Geological map is a scale-down interpretation of the geological structure of the selected area of the upper part of the Earth crust usually drawn on a topographic map.
Geoscientific mapping is a step-by-step process during which geological map is compiled as a base for the state and public administrations, in particular for making decisions when planning civil works, and formulating policies on energy, minerals and environmental protection. “WPA – 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.
WPA – Field Geoscientific Mapping is coordinated by the Czech Geological Survey (CGS) with the close technical and scientific assistance of the Geological Survey Department of Uganda (GSDU). More support comes from the French Geological Survey (BRGM) which co-leads the French trainings.
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. Trainings will take place in 2022, 2023 and early 2024, separate calls will be announced for each course of field geological mapping.
The training is targeted to GS staff involved in geological mapping projects. We expect the GS applicants to be in charge of practical implementation of detailed geological mapping on the scale up to 1 : 100 000 during the coming years, and/or GS staff responsible for new implementation of mapping activities in their countries. Good computer skills and practical knowledge of spoken and written English language, the physical ability to daily experience with the outdoor field mapping part, and to cope with the entire programme for the 28 days is necessary. The PanAfGeo-2 “WPA-U5 – Field Geoscientific Mapping” training session is open to all persons who are eligible according to the conditions of the “PanAfGeo-2 Charter for Trainee”.
In order to be considered, applicants for the PanAfGeo-2 Training Session entitled “WPA – Geoscientific Mapping” must complete the documents listed hereafter:
– Application Form for the PanAfGeo-2 WPA-U5 training session
– Letter of Commitment
– Letter of Motivation
– Passport Copy (whose validity date is 6 months later than the date of return to the country).
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 10 December 2023 at 24:00 GMT.
Questions regarding practical issues of the course WPA-U5 should be addressed to the training coordinators via the e-mail addresses:
> Mrs. Veronika Stedra (veronika.stedra@geology.cz)
> Mr. Fred Tugume (fred.tugume@minerals.go.ug)
