Overview
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is Europe’s premier geosciences union, dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the Earth, planetary, and space sciences for the benefit of humanity, worldwide. It is a non-profit interdisciplinary learned association of scientists founded in 2002 with headquarters in Munich, Germany.
Mission and focus areas
The union focuses on geoscientific topics across the Earth, planetary and space sciences, and social subjects including communication, psychology, ethics, policy, societal impact, education, and economics. Its work supports the role social geoscience subjects have in helping to combat scientific issues and putting geoscience into practice to shape decisions that affect people’s lives, from how communities prepare for hazards to how we manage water and respond to climate change. Key scientific areas include volcanology, planetary exploration, the Earth’s internal structure and atmosphere, climate, energy, and resources.
Structure and governance
The EGU is governed by an Executive and a Council. Divisions are typically managed by a President and a Deputy President.
Programs and offerings
The EGU publishes a number of diverse scientific journals using an innovative open access format and organises topical meetings, education, and outreach activities. Its annual General Assembly is the largest and most prominent European geosciences event, featuring hybrid meeting elements for posters, orals, and PICO formats. Specific offerings include the Geosciences Information For Teachers (GIFT) workshop, the GeoCinema film screening program, and free autumn workshops in science communication, science for policy, and Early Career development. The union also provides registration fee waivers to individuals who experience barriers to conference participation.
