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Here you can read about the International Surveying Association (FIG).
What is FIG?
FIG is a global organization that represents the entire Lantmäteriet 's area of activity. It is a federation of national member associations, but other forms of membership also exist. From Sweden it can be mentioned that the association Samhällsbyggarna are members and have the right to vote, but that Lantmäteriet is also a member of FIG.
FIG was founded in 1878 in Paris and was known as the Fédération Internationale des Géomètres. FIG has English as its official language and is now called the International Federation of Surveyors. It is a UN recognized non-governmental organization (NGO), representing more than 120 countries worldwide.
What does FIG contribute to?
FIG contributes to an international forum for discussion and development of the profession and also contributes to lifting our business into the global agenda. An example is our contribution to achieving the United Nations' sustainability goals or contributing to climate adaptation.