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Latest research emphasises climate-related subsidence risk to millions of British homes

11/06/2026

New data from BGS highlights the projected future impact of warmer, drier summers and underlines the need for mitigation measures in susceptible regions.

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Dr Maggy Heintz, director of BGS International Geoscience, delivering a speech at the signing of the new Memorandum of Understanding. © FCDO
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Ukraine and the UK strengthen their commitment to geological cooperation

10/06/2026

A new Memorandum of Understanding reaffirms the UK’s support of Ukraine’s ambitions to develop its critical mineral resources, paving the way for collaboration through capacity-building programmes.

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Strengthening capacity through partnership: a critical minerals perspective

28/04/2026

BGS has been working in partnership with the Geological Survey Department of Zambia (GSD) to build national capacity, improve data accessibility and support long-term, sustainable development.

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Island groundwater management in the Philippines: part two — Bacolod

23/05/2023

In the second part of their Philippines update, BGS’s Andy Barkwith and Andy McKenzie meet up with other BGS staff members to continue their outreach work.

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Dr Marie Cowan awarded the Energy Group Medal by the Geological Society

18/05/2023

This award is presented annually to individuals with a geoscience background who have made an outstanding contribution to the energy industry.

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BGS appoints new members to Science Advisory Committee

17/05/2023

Four new members’ three-year terms begin in June 2023.

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BGS blogs
Collaboration, progress and emerging themes in mine-water heating, cooling and storage

17/05/2023

BGS, the Coal Authority and IEA Geothermal held the third Mine Water Energy Symposium to enhance collaboration and knowledge exchange around the world.

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BGS Strategy 2023 to 2028
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BGS Virtual Strategy Launch – Understanding our Earth

Event on 23/05/2023

Join us online to learn more about our new BGS strategy 2023 to 2028 - Understanding our Earth

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AGS file utilities tool: production release

16/05/2023

BGS’s online tool for validating AGS files against the official AGS data format rules and its own NGDC data submission requirements goes live.

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BGS releases 10K maps through updated maps portal

16/05/2023

BGS releases an updated maps portal, which allows users to view all publicly available maps, and includes 10 000 and 1:10 560 scale maps for the first time.

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BGS maps out priorities with five-year strategy

11/05/2023

BGS publishes its new strategy for 2023 to 2028, 'Understanding our Earth'.

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