International Federation of Surveyors (FIG)

International Federation of Surveyors (FIG=Fédération Internationale des Géomètres : FR) is the global organization for the profession of surveying and related disciplines. It was established in 1878 and formed as a legal entity in 1999, FIG represents the interests of surveyors worldwide.

It is a federation of the national member associations and covers the whole range of professional fields within the global surveying community. It provides an international forum for discussion and development aiming to promote professional practice and standards.

FIG ensures that the disciplines of surveying and all who practise them meet the needs of the markets and communities that they serve.