European Association of Geographers (EUROGEO)

National Network
Belgium
Address

19 Blackwood Avenue
Liverpool
United Kingdom

Telephone
+44 (0) 7595 313521
E-Mail
eurogeomail@yahoo.co.uk
Website
http://www.eurogeography.eu
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1979
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Heritage
  4. Human rights
  5. International/Cultural relations
  6. Media
  7. Others
  8. Research
  9. Youth and education
General Information
EUROGEO is a membership-driven organisation that represents geography and geographers in Europe. It is legally-based in Belgium and has a Steering Group of 8 members drawn from 8 countries. Membership categories include individuals, organisations, young and retirees. Our annual budgetary resources are c.50,000 euros/year, main sources of funding are from membership, publications and conference fees. Sponsorship and project income are growing. EUROGEO has been involved in a range of projects since 1988, initiating and then partnering other organisations, like the University of Salzburg, ESRI Europe, Liverpool University, EGEA, EUROCLIO.
Mission and Objectives

EUROGEO has contributed to the advancement of geography in Europe. EUROGEO has members from more than 25 countries who share interests in the theory, methods, and practice of geography. This is represented through the activities at meetings and conferences, scholarly publications and the EUROGEO Newsletter. EUROGEO promotes discussion among geographers and with those in related fields. The meetings and activities of the association provide the opportunity for members to network with others interested in advancing geography. EUROGEO has members from 25 countries. EUROGEO has participatory status at the Council of Europe and is actively involved in the working groups on Environment, Heritage, Education and Human Rights.

Main Projects / Activities

EUROGEO is an NGO with participatory status at the Council of Europe. There EUROGEO lobbies for geography and promotes the work of geographers in society. EUROGEO holds conferences, seminars, meetings and training workshops. It published the European Journal of Geography and a regular e-newsletter. EUROGEO projects include the HERODOT thematic network for Geography in higher education (www.herodot.net) and GeoCube (www.geo-cube.eu), a web site promoting what Geography is and geographers do. EUROGEO works with other NGOs like EUROCLIO (History Educators) and EGEA (Geography students) on join projects.

Contact (1) Full Name
Harry Rogge, Secretary General
Head of the organisation
Karl Donert, President