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Hydrological Sciences

Empowering ECS Voices in Wetland Conservation: Insights from COP28

April 4, 2024
Empowering ECS Voices in Wetland Conservation: Insights from COP28

In the arena of environmental conservation, the power of youth engagement is gaining increasing recognition as a force propelling positive change. This recognition is particularly evident in the endeavours aimed towards safeguarding our wetlands – crucial ecosystems brimming with biodiversity and providing indispensable services to both humanity and the natural world. At the 28th Conference of the ...[Read More]

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Seismology

Seismology Division Events for EGU24

April 3, 2024
Seismology Division Events for EGU24

Hello fellow Seismologists! The exciting time of the EGU General Assembly is upon us, and we are looking forward to reconnecting with all of you at EGU24. Through this blog, we would like to bring your attention to the events that are organised by the Seismology Division and ECS Representatives of the Seismology Division during EGU24. Grab your calendar, and make sure to come and meet us on many o ...[Read More]

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Geodynamics

EGU General Assembly: Geodynamics Division

April 3, 2024
EGU General Assembly: Geodynamics Division

The EGU General Assembly is fast-approaching! This week, we interview two members of the Geodynamics Division team – Jeroen van Hunen and Garima Shukla – to hear their thoughts on the upcoming General Assembly. We’re also sharing all of the key events planned by the Geodynamics Division to add to your conference program. The Geodynamics Division at EGU24 As we approach the Genera ...[Read More]

GeoLog

Find your scientists: how to network at EGU24

April 2, 2024
Find your scientists: how to network at EGU24

The General Assembly is the nucleus around which EGU’s community gathers and connects, providing a week of opportunity to meet new people and reaffirm old bonds. Progress within science and its impact on society rises from the confluence of ideas and a diversity of voices; to facilitate meeting and discussion at the Assembly, #EGU24 offers a number of paths for building your network. Network ...[Read More]

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Hydrological Sciences

The water crisis in Bengaluru, India, and its direct link to the degradation of the city’s lake system

April 2, 2024
The water crisis in Bengaluru, India, and its direct link to the degradation of the city’s lake system

In the heart of India’s rapid urban expansion, Bengaluru city’s escalating water crisis reveals a direct connection to the deteriorating health of its lake systems, once the lifeline of this burgeoning city. Bengaluru has an area of about 741 sq km and a population of 13.6 million (2023) and has been historically celebrated as the “city of lakes.” These lakes are interconnected with canals/ ...[Read More]

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Cryospheric Sciences

Did you know? We can see what’s going on inside an ice shelf using geophysics!

April 2, 2024
Did you know? We can see what’s going on inside an ice shelf using geophysics!

Understanding what is going on inside an ice shelf is important for many reasons. But mostly, it allows us to better understand their contribution to sea level rise, and to understand how they are changing and evolve over time, with our changing climate. Geophysical methods offer a means to be able to see inside an ice shelf, and get an idea of their properties. Read on to find out a bit more abou ...[Read More]

GeoLog

5 ways to have a GreenEGU!

April 1, 2024
5 ways to have a GreenEGU!

All too often organisations can claim sustainability initiatives that don’t really do much to help the environment, known as ‘greenwashing’. For several years, EGU has committed – both in terms of our resources and the research we support – to help create a cleaner and greener environment in real terms. One of the most significant initiatives is our switch to a fully hybrid meeti ...[Read More]

GeoLog

Dealing with data at EGU24? You need the Open Science and Data Help Desk!

March 29, 2024
Dealing with data at EGU24? You need the Open Science and Data Help Desk!

Have you already encountered data questions such as: What data should I archive? What is FAIR? How do I write a good data management plan? or What does Open Science mean in practice? The Open Science & Data Help Desk is here for you at EGU24 in the Exhibition Hall X2 at #X212 and online! The Open Science & Data Help Desk features resources that can help researchers make their data and soft ...[Read More]

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Geodynamics

The Sassy Scientist – Dungeon Diving Postdoc: Critical Hit or Critical Miss

March 29, 2024
The Sassy Scientist – Dungeon Diving Postdoc: Critical Hit or Critical Miss

From 22°C December to 6°C (end of) March… Something feels off. Maybe the climate also decided to change fields. So Denise asks: How feasible is it to change your field as a postdoc when you’re terrified of being ghosted by hiring committees or getting rejection letters? Dear Denise, Sure. I mean, why not? Changing to a new field as a postdoc is like stepping into uncharted territory: e ...[Read More]

GeoLog

GeoRoundup: the highlights of EGU Journals published during March!

March 29, 2024
GeoRoundup: the highlights of EGU Journals published during March!

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 roundup. For March as we approach the General Assembly we are not highlighting any specific Division, so this month our GeoRoundup Journals will be alphabetical!   Highlights Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics: Observations ...[Read More]