The annual meeting of the Geological Mapping and Modelling Expert Group (GMMEG) of the EuroGeoSurveys (EGS) – the network of European Geological Surveys – took place in Dublin, with the Hellenic Survey of Geology and Mineral Exploration (EAGME) represented by Dr. Irini Zananiri, Head of the Department of General Geology, Geological Mapping and Applications, and Vice-Chair of the Expert Group.
During the meeting, participants discussed the European Union’s policies and the latest developments in topics related to geological mapping and modelling, as well as ongoing pan-European projects such as the Geological Service for Europe. Emphasis was placed on data harmonization and interoperability, and on producing metadata compliant with modern international standards across European Geological Surveys.
To further enhance collaboration among the EGS Expert Groups, the meeting was also attended by their respective chairs and vice-chairs. The Earth Observation – Geohazards (EOEG) Expert Group was represented by its Chair, Dr. Eleftheria Pogiatzí, Director of Natural and Technological Hazards Management at EAGME.
It was also announced that EAGME will host the next in-person meeting of the GMMEG Expert Group in June 2025.