BGR has been active in technical cooperation in the geological sector since 1958.
Until the 1990s, TC projects focussed primarily on the areas of raw materials, groundwater and geohazards. The BGR contributed its expertise through sector analyses at government level, geological exploration and mapping as well as support for equipment procurement, laboratory equipment and remote sensing training (other).
The thematic and regional priorities have changed several times over 60 decades.
The focus on the geological sector stems from the urgent need to ensure a stable supply of raw materials and energy resources. In the decades that followed, the field of TC projects expanded to include groundwater management, geological hazards, soil analysis and geothermal energy.
They are orientated towards current global challenges and are based in particular on the priorities of German development cooperation.
Regional cooperation
The BGR worked with several international institutions throughout the years
Bilateral cooperation
BGR has been involved in technical cooperation in over 402 bilateral projects and small-scale measures in 80 countries since 1956.
