BRGM, the French geological survey
BRGM is France’s reference public institution for Earth Science applications in the management of surface and subsurface resources and risks.

BRGM (Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières) is the French geological survey.

Key objectives

Understanding geological processes and associated risks,
Developing new methodologies and techniques,
Producing and disseminating data to support the management of soils, subsoils and resources,
Delivering the necessary tools for the management of soils, subsoils and their resources, risk prevention and policy responses to climate change.

5 key roles
BRGM`s activities are organised around its 5 key roles:

Scientific research
Scientific research at the BRGM is focused on furthering geological knowledge and understanding surface and subsurface phenomena. The key issue at stake is to meet the challenges of global change.

Support to public policy development
The BRGM`s activities in this area cover all expert appraisals, monitoring and studies conducted to support public policy development.

International cooperation
With over 200 projects each year in 35 countries, BRGM works across the globe towards enduring protection for people and resources

Mine Safety
In 2006, the French State handed responsibility to BRGM for monitoring and action to prevent risks and pollution arising from mine closures. BRGM has state delegated responsibility for all mine safety engineering work.

Training
The BRGM supports higher education training programmes in the geosciences and offers continuing professional training.

10 topic areas

Building on geology as its core competence, BRGM develops expert knowledge in resource management, risk management and innovative ecotechnologies.

These activities are organised into 10 main topic areas that address the industrial and social challenges of today:

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