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GeoTalk: Meet Trevelayne Faller, Communications Officer for EU-funded raw materials research

July 23, 2026
GeoTalk: Meet Trevelayne Faller, Communications Officer for EU-funded raw materials research

Welcome to GeoTalk, Trevelayne! Could you introduce yourself to our readers? I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience. Throughout my career, I’ve developed and implemented communication strategies that translate scientific knowledge into clear and engaging narratives. Currently, I’m the Project Communications Officer for the MOSMIN (Multiscale Observ ...[Read More]

Revisiting the key Science for Policy conversations at EGU26

June 16, 2026
Revisiting the key Science for Policy conversations at EGU26

As we left EGU26 behind with record participation, it was amazing to see increased interest in science-policy sessions from the scientific community. Thanks to all panellists who contributed to the stimulating discussions, and to all participants for igniting them! Below is a look into some of the key themes emerged from the #science4policy sessions at EGU26. Innovation and emerging technologies A ...[Read More]

A mosaic beneath our feet? Connecting soil science and policy at EGU26

May 29, 2026
A mosaic beneath our feet? Connecting soil science and policy at EGU26

On Friday, May 8, 2026, the final day of the EGU26, I attended a Special Programme Group session of the Soil System Sciences (SSS) division on Facing the last policy challenges in the EU: How soil scientists can contribute to the demands for scientific evidence to support EU policies. The session brought together scientists, policymakers, and representatives from European institutions, including m ...[Read More]

Invite yourself to the table – Science Policy at EGU26

May 5, 2026
Invite yourself to the table – Science Policy at EGU26

Despite the perfect timing, we are not talking about lunch. Policymakers often sit together and have crucial discussions that would greatly benefit by being scientifically informed. Scientists are sometimes invited to join those conversations but are starting to tune in on their own initiative as well.  Field camps and labs are where us scientists usually feel the most at home. Being surrounded by ...[Read More]

GeoPolicy: Jump into Science for Policy at EGU26!

and April 17, 2026
GeoPolicy: Jump into Science for Policy at EGU26!

Each year, the EGU General Assembly offers a diverse programme of scientific and skills-focused sessions where participants can explore new research, grow their network, broaden their expertise, and build new skills. Among these are sessions that focus on science for policy, showcasing how researchers can start engaging in policymaking, connect with decision-makers, and create policy impact. This ...[Read More]

Rethinking Europe’s historical climate leadership in a ‘Time of Transition’

and December 10, 2025
Rethinking Europe’s historical climate leadership in a ‘Time of Transition’

The Think2030 Dialogue Denmark was held in crucial times, since once the uncontested frontrunner in global climate governance, Europe now faces the dual challenge of renewing its leadership and maintaining competitiveness amid a shifting geopolitical and technological landscape, alongside a constantly changing multilateral world order. At a time when global competition over clean technologies, res ...[Read More]

GeoPolicy: The academic practice of resistance: Learning solutions in the age of autocracy

August 14, 2025
GeoPolicy: The academic practice of resistance: Learning solutions in the age of autocracy

This blog summarises The Anti-Autocracy Handbook: A Scholars’ Guide to Navigating Democratic Backsliding. This handbook provides practical strategies for academics facing politically hostile environments and offers a framework to protect scientific integrity and academic freedom without compromising personal safety. Around the world, we are witnessing a disturbing rise in democratic backslid ...[Read More]

Beyond the blame game: Bridging Climate science and policy Action

May 12, 2025
Beyond the blame game: Bridging Climate science and policy Action

Findings supporting the urgency of climate change are coming ever-so-fast. Yet, so it seems that various economic, political, and ideological groups are stepping up their denial game. The complexity of the current state was reflected during the EGU25 press conference “Hot takes & policy quakes: When geoscience meets social science.” The speakers, Florian Ulrich Jehn [a], Chris Smit ...[Read More]

GeoTalk: Adriano Sofo, soil chemist and microbiologist, National Geographic Explorer, and EGU Biodiversity Task Force member

October 4, 2024
GeoTalk: Adriano Sofo, soil chemist and microbiologist, National Geographic Explorer, and EGU Biodiversity Task Force member

Adriano, welcome to GeoTalk! As an Associate Professor of Agricultural Chemistry and Plant Biology, you work a lot on microbiology and chemistry related to soil management. Can you tell us a bit about how your work is relevant for society? Thank you, Chloe! It is a pleasure. My research in soil chemistry and microbiology directly contributes to understanding factors influencing crop yield and qual ...[Read More]