GeoLog

Union of Justice report: Why racial justice should be at the core of Europe’s climate action

Asmae Ourkiya October 30, 2024

I have had the opportunity last year to contribute to a novel, ground breaking research conducted by the Union of Justice, a European, independent, people of colour (POC) led organisation dedicated to racial justice and climate justice. The full report is live now and I am writing this blog post about it because I strongly believe that it is a must-read for anybody who would even wonder why racism ...[Read More]

Moving the needle: Celebrating progress as a Black woman geoscientist in the UK

Munira Raji October 28, 2024

Ever since I was eight and fascinated by how rocks were formed, I dreamed of being a geoscientist. Growing up in Nigeria, I was captivated by rocks as nature’s storytellers—from how rivers shaped our landscapes to how oil could be extracted from deep beneath the Earth. This passion fueled my ambition to become a geoscientist as I pursued my bachelor’s, master’s, and eventually my ...[Read More]

What I wish someone told me early in my career: meet Simon Clark, our Projects Manager

Asmae Ourkiya October 25, 2024

‘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]

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

Asmae Ourkiya October 15, 2024

Image taken by María Burguet, University of Valencia, Department of Geography. The picture was taken in Crosby Beach (Liverpool, UK). Renewable energies changed a coastal landscape.

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]