PanAfGeo

InfoPoint hybrid conference: Advancing Africa-Europe digital cooperation through knowledge sharing
2023-01-26 12:30 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris) | 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.
