President: Ana Bastos
(Emailbg@egu.eu)
Deputy President: Lisa Wingate
(Email)
ECS Representative: Elsa Abs
(Emailecs-bg@egu.eu)
The Division on Biogeosciences integrates biological, chemical, and physical sciences dealing with processes and interactions within terrestrial and extraterrestrial realms through the current and earlier geological history of Earth and solar system in general. Its focus is beyond the established scientific approaches embracing multi- and interdisciplinary understandings of the biosphere functioning in space and time. In this division, we encourage the participation of scientists across different disciplines, including researchers from the field of applied biogeosciences as well as industrial professionals. Experimental, conceptual, and modelling approaches are welcome.
Latest posts from the BG blog
On ice: algal blooms and the Greenland Ice Sheet
On the first episode of the EGU Biogeosciences Division’s podcast series, Bikem Ekberzade interviews Helen Feord on the algal blooms that contribute to the melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet. Together with Feord, a researcher for the 5-year long project DEEP PURPLE the two scientists talk about cryosphere research, climate change and what it means for us today. You can listen to the podcast here: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4d98t-191df60
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My EGU25 highlights: Inspiring inland water greenhouse gas emission science
The notion that inland waters are passive participants in biogeochemical cycling, with lakes as recipients and rivers as pipes, has long been overturned. More and more research suggests the global importance of inland waters in biogeochemical cycles, particularly in greenhouse gas (GHG) exchange. EGU25 had a remarkable line-up of talks and posters on inland water GHG emissions. I’ll revisit some of my favorites here, but this is by no means an exhaustive review—it would have been difficult to see everything …
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Highlighted event: Opening up about Mental Health across Career Stages in the Geosciences
EGU 2025 is almost upon us! While a highlight of the year for many scientists, a big conference like this can also come with feelings of stress or anxiety for many. (If that’s you – you are not alone!) At this year’s general assembly, the topic of Mental Health in Academia will be given a prominent space in the form of a panel discussion on Monday, 28th of April, 16:15–18:00 in Room E1, focusing on systemic causes for the high …
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Unleashing Blue Carbon: Meet the New BluECR Network
Welcome to our new blog post! Today, we’re diving into the world of Blue Carbon Ecosystems (BCEs) and introducing you to an exciting new initiative—the BluECR network. Whether you’re new to blue carbon or already working in these vital habitats, this post will provide insights into their importance and invite you to join a community dedicated to advancing blue carbon research. Climate change, driven by rising levels of greenhouse gases like methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), is one of …
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Recent awardees
- 2025
- Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky Medal
The 2025 Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky Medal is awarded to
Corinne Le Quéré for development of research demonstrating the role of the oceans in the changing global carbon cycle, and leadership in the Global Carbon Project.
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- 2025
- Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award
The 2025 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to
Getachew Agmuas Adnew for exceptional scientific contribution to the biogeosciences, developing breakthrough techniques to improve our understanding of greenhouse gas exchange between the biosphere and atmosphere.
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- 2024
- Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky Medal
The 2024 Vladimir Ivanovich Vernadsky Medal is awarded to
Daniel J. Conley for pioneering studies of how altered nitrogen, phosphorous and silica cycling impact aquatic and coastal eutrophication, and applying science to inform environmental management strategies.
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- 2024
- Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award
The 2024 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award is awarded to
Eliane Gomes Alves for her exceptional scientific contribution to the understanding of biogenic volatile organic compound emissions from tropical rainforests, and their interplay with atmospheric chemistry and climate.
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- 2024
- Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2024 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Adele Zaini Exploring the biogeophysical and biogeochemical impacts of an Arctic poleward expansion of the boreal forest
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- 2024
- Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2024 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Anna Siems Release and turn-over of carbon, nitrogen and metals under oxic and suboxic conditions in long-term incubations of Skagerrak sediments
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- 2024
- Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2024 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Anna Stehrer Polášková Is methane being released from Norwegian glaciers?
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- 2024
- Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2024 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
David Hafezi Rachti Interpretable Machine Learning to Understand Multi-Scale Meteorological Impacts on Ecosystem Carbon Uptake
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- 2024
- Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2024 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Hannah Muir Developing the First National Blue Carbon Inventory for the Isle of Man
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- 2024
- Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2024 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Lynda Paulíková Estimation of the Peak Runoff Coefficient on Small Catchments in Slovakia
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