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Asmae Ourkiya

Asmae Ourkiya (They/Them) is the Media and Communications Officer at EGU. They manage press releases, coordinate press participation and the press centre at the EGU General Assembly, and write and manage the EGU blogs. Asmae holds a Ph.D. in queer intersectional ecofeminism from MIC, University of Limerick in Ireland. Their research revolves around climate justice, and promotes inclusion and equality in climate governance.

Between energy transition and racialised disparities: are we on the right path to energy justice?

Between energy transition and racialised disparities: are we on the right path to energy justice?

Navigating the world in a Black or any other non-Caucasian body often means facing systemic disadvantages, marginalization, and discrimination especially in predominantly white spaces. These inequities shape all aspects of life, from accessing healthcare and education to economic opportunities and even access to basic resources like energy. Across the globe, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour ...[Read More]

GeoRoundup: the highlights of EGU Journals published during September!

GeoRoundup: the highlights of EGU Journals published during September!

Each month we feature specific Divisions of EGU and during the monthly GeoRoundup we put the journals that publish science from those Divisions at the top of the Highlights section. For September, the divisions we are featuring are Geosciences Instrumentation and Data Systems (GI) and Atmospheric Sciences (AS). They are served by the journals: Annales Geophysicae (ANGEO), Atmospheric Chemistry and ...[Read More]

Open flood modelling: Real time inundation and human displacement forecasting is now possible!

Open flood modelling: Real time inundation and human displacement  forecasting is now possible!

Floods are powerful natural events that can wreak havoc on communities and ecosystems. Every year, millions of people are affected by floods, leading to loss of life, damage to homes, and disruption of daily life. This blog post explores a new method for quickly mapping flood zones and predicting their impacts. To help communities and decision-makers better prepare, the authors of a recent publica ...[Read More]

What I wish someone told me early in my career: meet Chloe Hill, our Policy Manager

What I wish someone told me early in my career: meet Chloe Hill, our Policy Manager

‘What I wish someone told me early in my career’ is a new Geolog series that aims to provide valuable insights and guidance to early-career professionals within the European Geosciences Union (EGU) community. Each month, I will interview a staff member of EGU to share their personal career journey, experiences, challenges faced, and the tips they wish they had received earlier in their careers. Th ...[Read More]