BRGM

brgm, the french geological survey, is france’s reference public institution for earth science applications in the management of surface and subsurface resources and risks. its purpose is twofold: - to understand geological processes and associated risks, develop new methodologies and techniques and produce and disseminate relevant high-quality data. - to develop and deliver necessary tools for surface, subsurface and resource management, prevention of risks and pollution and climate change policy development support. brgm's activities are organised around its 5 key roles: scientific research, support to public policy development, international cooperation, mine safety, graduate and continuing training. 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: geology, mineral resourc