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European Speleological Federation

Fédération Spéléologique Européenne a.s.b.l.

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Science & ResearchEnvironment & ClimateNature & Wildlife conservation
Network or umbrellaFounded 1990International reach
Profile last updated: October 14, 2026

About

Founded in 1990, European Speleological Federation is a non-profit network based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg working on science & research, environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation.

The European Speleological Federation (FSE) is an international non-profit grouping national speleological federations and associations from across Europe, with 32 member countries. Founded in 1990 and based in Luxembourg, it promotes sport and scientific speleology and cave and karst protection. It organises commissions, working groups, forums, expeditions, a cave protection label, youth activities, cave rescue training and a project fund for speleologists in Europe and beyond.

Location

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Founded

1990

Organisation type

Network or umbrella

Legal form

a.s.b.l.

Legal name

Fédération Spéléologique Européenne a.s.b.l.

Registration

F7846

Members

32

VAT number

ESP20220615

Focus areas

speleologycaveskarstcave protectioncave rescueEuroSpeleo Forum

Languages

ENFR

Causes & programmes

Causes

Science & ResearchEnvironment & ClimateNature & Wildlife conservation

How they work

Grant-makingCapacity buildingAwareness & education

Programmes

EuroSpeleo Projects

Science & Research

Fund supporting internationally oriented speleological exploration, research and expedition projects open to speleologists from FSE member countries.

Speleo-TV

Arts & Culture

Online platform sharing speleological videos and films, with a planned directory of caving films.

EuroSpeleo Protection Label

Nature & Wildlife conservation

Annual call by the European Cave Protection Commission recognising cave protection projects.

European Children and Young Cavers (ECYC)

Children & Youth

Working group supporting young cavers, including a youth contest and scholarships to the EuroSpeleo Forum.

European Cave Rescue Commission (ECRC)

Health

Commission coordinating cave rescue training and meetings across Europe.

Funding & support

Ways to support

DonateShop

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

International Union of Speleology

Partnerships

TETIDE APS

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