Multi-hazards are “a selection of major hazards that a country faces, and specific contexts where hazards occur simultaneously, cascadingly, and accumulatively considering the interrelationships among them”, based on the UNSDRR definition [7]. Yet, this definition raises two key questions: Where are these specific contexts located, and what characteristics make them susceptible to intersecting hazards? When …[Read More]
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Solar-Terrestrial Sciences
Meet Erika Palmerio, the 2024 Outstanding Early Career Scientist Awardee of the Solar-Terrestrial Division!
Congratulations on receiving the EGU 2024 ST Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award for your exceptional research in analyzing complex solar transients and their effects on space weather. What does this recognition mean to you personally, and how does it impact your work in this fascinating field? Thank you so much! Receiving an award from …[Read More]
Solar-Terrestrial Sciences
ST-Early Career Scientist team 2024-2025
We are a group of Early Career Scientists (ECSs) from the Solar-Terrestrial (ST) division, dedicated to organizing events and activities for ST-ECSs both during the EGU General Assembly and throughout the year. Our goal is to enhance ECS visibility and create valuable networking opportunities. Currently the team is formed by: Dr. Liliana Macotela, ECS …[Read More]
Solar-Terrestrial Sciences
ST-ECS Networking Campfire: “How to Successfully Apply for Fellowships”
Securing a research fellowship is a major milestone for early-career scientists, providing not only financial support but also access to cutting-edge facilities, valuable collaborations, and opportunities for independent research. However, standing out in the competitive world of research funding requires mastering the art of grant writing and proposal crafting. To help young scientists navigate the …[Read More]
Cryospheric Sciences
Navigating the polar frontier: exploring the effects of sea-ice decline on shipping and sea routes in the Arctic
Sea ice is a critical part of the unique Arctic ecosystem, but climate change is becoming a serious threat. Warming in the Arctic has already resulted in the loss of over 4 million km² of sea ice. But is it all bad? Retreat of Arctic sea ice is allowing more ships to navigate the Arctic …[Read More]
GeoLog
Congratulations to the 2024 winner of the first ever Geolog post of the year!
At EGU, we’re always looking for new ways to celebrate and amplify the voices of our community. That’s why I am thrilled to introduce the Geolog Top Blog Post of the Year Competition—a new initiative where we recognise the most impactful and engaging post from the past year. For our very first edition in 2024, …[Read More]
GeoLog
Congratulations to the winners of the best EGU division blogs of 2024!
If you’re a regular reader of the EGU blogs, you may notice a certain annual tradition of ours: we like to celebrate the contribution of our science writers and bloggers over the year gone by. And 2024 was no exception of course; we had a number of inspiring and thought-provoking blog posts published across the …[Read More]
Hydrological Sciences
HydroTalk Podcast: Dr. Stefan Krause on Water, Ecosystems and Pollution
Welcome toHydroTalks, the new podcast series of the EGU HS division. Every month, we interview experts about the advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the field of hydrology. As our first guest, we were pleased to interview Dr. Stefan Krause, a Professor of Ecohydrology and Biogeochemistry at the University of Birmingham. His research explores the interconnectedness …[Read More]
Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology
EGU Webinar Alert! “Careers inside and outside of academia: Panel Discussion”
We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming EGU webinar, “Careers Inside and Outside of Academia: Panel Discussion,” scheduled for Tuesday, 11 March 2025, at 16:00 CET. Secure your spot by registering through the following link: Registration Link. If you are struggling to navigate the choice between academic and non-academic jobs, you are not alone. While many …[Read More]
Biogeosciences
Unleashing Blue Carbon: Meet the New BluECR Network
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