The EFG is a not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to represent the professions of geology in Europe, especially to the European Union (EU) and its various bodies.

EFG contributes to protection of the environment, public safety and responsible exploitation of natural resources by:- Promoting excellence in the application of geoscience.

- Supporting research and teaching that underpins it.

- Raising public awareness of the importance of geoscience to society.