EuroGeoSurveys

EuroGeoSurveys

Brussels, Belgium

Science & ResearchEnvironment & ClimateWater & Sanitation
Network or umbrellaFounded 1971International reach
Profile last updated: May 4, 2026

About

Founded in 1971, EuroGeoSurveys is a non-profit network based in Brussels, Belgium working on science & research, environment & climate, water & sanitation.

EuroGeoSurveys (EGS) is a not-for-profit association representing 37 member Geological Surveys of Europe. It brings together expert groups and task forces to produce open-access, harmonised geological maps, data and data infrastructure. Its work provides European institutions, regulators, industry and the public with neutral, practical pan-European geoscience data and advice to inform policy and address societal challenges. Based in Brussels, it has advised on pan-European geoscience since 1971 and works toward a Geological Service for Europe as the scientific reference partner of the EU.

Location

Brussels, Belgium

Founded

1971

Organisation type

Network or umbrella

Legal form

not-for-profit association

Focus areas

geosciencegeological surveysopen dataEU policygeohazardsgroundwaterraw materials

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Science & ResearchEnvironment & ClimateWater & Sanitation

Works for

Communities

How they work

ResearchAwareness & education

Programmes

European Geological Data Infrastructure (EGDI)

Science & Research

Open-access data infrastructure providing harmonised pan-European geological data and maps.

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

CCOP

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