Introducing BGR

The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) is a scientific and technical government agency within the portfolio of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE).
As the central geoscientific research and advisory body of the German government and Germany's national geological service, BGR has statutory and legally derived tasks as well as numerous international functions.
With approximately 800 employees, BGR is committed to the sustainable use of natural resources and the protection of human habitats.

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  • Addresses & contact details

    The BGR locations, directions and important contact details at a glance.

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  • Organisation

    Organisational Chart of the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources.

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    Organisational Chart of the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources
  • Institute management

    Learn more about our institute management, the President, Vice President and important contact data.

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  • Tasks & topics

    Find out more about the tasks and areas of responsibility of BGR and our mission statement here.

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  • Networking

    Networking and knowledge transfer play an essential role in research and development. BGR is actively involved in networks and cooperations in Germany, Europe and worldwide.

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  • Board of Trustees

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  • History of BGR

    BGR was established in 1958 under the name Bundesanstalt für Bodenforschung (Federal Institute for Soil Research). In 1975, it was renamed the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR).

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  • Freedom of Information Act

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  • BGR projects

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    Projects