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GeoPolicy: Fluvial geomorphology and its potential for policy impact

February 9, 2024
GeoPolicy: Fluvial geomorphology and its potential for policy impact
The Isar River in Munich. Photo Credit: Simon Clark

In this month’s GeoPolicy blog post, Dr Grace Skirrow outlines how researchers can share their expertise with environmental regulators to have policy impact and the role that fluvial geomorphology can play in policy decisions. Fluvial Geomorphology and why it is relevant for policymakers Fluvial Geomorphology (“fluvial”, derived from the Latin “fluvialis”, meaning “of the river”) is the study of l ...[Read More]

The many ways of using art for science education: by artist and illustrator Heike Jane Zimmermann

January 26, 2024
The many ways of using art for science education: by artist and illustrator Heike Jane Zimmermann
Nina and Berry sculptures by Heike Jane Zimmermann

This week – on 24 January – the world observed the International Day of Education. At EGU, it felt like the perfect time for us to explore the intersection of science and art, and how they can be used in creative ways to educate and inform people regardless of their age and background. I spoke to Heike Jane Zimmermann who is an illustrator and sculptor with a particular passion for eco ...[Read More]

Geopolicy: A sneak peak into EGU’s Science for Policy 2024 Agenda

January 19, 2024
Geopolicy: A sneak peak into EGU’s Science for Policy 2024 Agenda
Credit: Daniel Wasner (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)

The EGU’s Science for Policy Programme is continually developing and expanding to help meet the needs of EGU members and European policymakers. This blog post will kick-off the New Year by outlining a few of the key science for policy activities that you can look forward to and engage with in the next 12 months. EGU’s Division Policy Officers and Policy Points of Contact In 2023, many EGU Division ...[Read More]