GeoLog

Footprints reveal climate’s mark on mudflats

Sara Mynott April 13, 2026

Soft-shell clams are found in tidal flats throughout the northern hemisphere. This clam shell sits on a UNESCO-listed tidal flat in The Netherlands: Nationalpark Schleswig-Holsteinisches Wattenmeer. Credit: Markus Hallmann.

Tidal flats, the muddy reaches of estuaries unveiled at low tide, support rich ecosystems and fisheries worldwide. But these habitats are under threat from climate change, as sea level rise overwhelms the landscape and heavy rainfall scours away the sediment – impacts that scientists are only just beginning to explore. In an effort to understand how shellfisheries are affected by climate change, a ...[Read More]

Questions about accessibility at EGU26? Useful resources for parents, disabled attendees and more!

Hazel Gibson April 10, 2026

The annual EGU General Assembly is a wonderful chance to gather together with friends and colleagues to discuss recent scientific work, plan new projects and develop your career, but a scientific meeting, especially one the size and length of time of the General Assembly is not an equally accessible experience for everyone. With this in mind over the years EGU have developed a range of resources a ...[Read More]

The Neurodivergent Guide to the EGU General Assembly: Tips and tricks to improve your experience

EGU Neurodiversity Network April 8, 2026

What is neurodiversity? Neurodiversity is the concept that individuals experience the world, process information, function and communicate in diverse ways; there is no ‘default’ way of thinking. As a framework it supports the self-advocacy of people who face obstacles due to their needs not being considered in the design of environments and systems. Such individuals think and experienc ...[Read More]

How to make your EGU26 presentation accessible!

Hazel Gibson April 6, 2026

Most people spend a lot of time and effort making their presentation engaging and impactful, but how much time do you spend making sure it is accessible!? An accessible presentation takes into account the diverse backgrounds and abilities of the audience, to support a better understanding of the message and information you are trying to share. This is particularly important for scientific research ...[Read More]