On the second episode of the EGU Biogeosciences Division’s podcast series, Bikem Ekberzade interviews Sander Veraverbeke on the current patterns of wildfires in the boreal zone (as well as Europe, this year) and the effects of climate change and human interference in their severity and return period. You can listen to the podcast here: Of …[Read More]
As we passed the town of Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains on the French highway, en route to a sampling campaign, Mont Blanc’s glaciated terrain suddenly emerged above the spring foliage. Breaking the silent awe, Patrick remarked that indeed, “Mont Blanc is still there.” The humor won’t be lost on anyone familiar with the massif. Its unquestionable, human-minimizing presence …[Read More]
The notion that inland waters are passive participants in biogeochemical cycling, with lakes as recipients and rivers as pipes, has long been overturned. More and more research suggests the global importance of inland waters in biogeochemical cycles, particularly in greenhouse gas (GHG) exchange. EGU25 had a remarkable line-up of talks and posters on inland water …[Read More]
EGU 2025 is almost upon us! While a highlight of the year for many scientists, a big conference like this can also come with feelings of stress or anxiety for many. (If that’s you – you are not alone!) At this year’s general assembly, the topic of Mental Health in Academia will be given a …[Read More]
Welcome to our new blog post! Today, we’re diving into the world of Blue Carbon Ecosystems (BCEs) and introducing you to an exciting new initiative—the BluECR network. Whether you’re new to blue carbon or already working in these vital habitats, this post will provide insights into their importance and invite you to join a community …[Read More]
As scientists we possess invaluable expertise that can help shape evidence-informed policies, and decision-makers in the EU are increasingly recognising the importance of scientific input. The EGU can play a key role in this process, with its advice already being considered in major policy developments such as the Nature Restoration Law. As part of these …[Read More]
The Abstract deadline for the 2025 General Assembly is approaching fast (January 15th!) and with it the deadline to sign up for the OSPP award. If you are an early career researcher who is interested in joining the contest, this is you! We talked with the coordinators, as well as some of last year’s …[Read More]
The Biogeoscience division team has changed over the last year, and in this blog post, we are delighted to introduce our new team of representatives and describe their roles and research interests so that you can get to know them better. Our division is led by a President and Deputy President, supported by two Early …[Read More]
