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
Climate change mitigation and India’s road to net zero
Climate change poses a significant threat to humanity, prompting numerous countries, including India, to implement effective mitigation strategies to alleviate its impact. India is recognized as one of the 17 megadiverse countries, harboring approximately 10% of the world’s known floral and faunal species. This rich biodiversity is largely attributed to its geographical diversity, encompassing coastal plains, deserts, dense forests, and the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. However, India’s unique geographical features also render its population vulnerable to the adverse effects …
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Meet your BG team 2025/2026
The Biogeoscience division team has changed over the last year, and in this blog post, we are delighted to introduce our new team of representatives and describe their roles and research interests so that you can get to know them better. Our division is led by a President and Deputy President, supported by two Early Career Scientist Representatives and several sub-division officers who cover various aspects of biogeosciences. We are also excited to introduce our new Policy Officer and the …
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Working in industry during your PhD
A guide for early career researchers exploring opportunities beyond academia Pursuing a PhD often starts with the assumption that your next step will be a postdoc, followed by a tenure-track position. But, for a number of reasons, many early career researchers are starting to look beyond academia. Industry careers represent an appealing alternative as they offer stimulating work, competitive salaries, and the chance to apply your skills to real-world challenges. The good news: you don’t have to wait until after …
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On fire and ice – the state of wildfires in the boreal zone
On the second episode of the EGU Biogeosciences Division’s podcast series, Bikem Ekberzade interviews Sander Veraverbeke on the current patterns of wildfires in the boreal zone (as well as Europe, this year) and the effects of climate change and human interference in their severity and return period. You can listen to the podcast here: Of fire and ice – the state of wildfires in the boreal zone
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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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- 2025
- Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2025 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Gukailin Ao Linking root phosphatase activity to root chemical and morphological traits across species: a global analysis
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- 2025
- Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2025 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Laure Moinat Development of a new biogeodynamical tool for exploratory climate modelling
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- 2025
- Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2025 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Nathalie Heldwein A novel method for the extraction and measurement of hydroxylamine (NH2OH) in soils
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- 2025
- Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2025 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Paulina Englert A 2.5-Year Eddy Covariance Study of Nitrous Oxide Fluxes in Winter Barley, Sugar Beet and Winter Wheat: Responses to Environmental and Management Factors
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- 2025
- Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award
The 2025 Outstanding Student and PhD candidate Presentation (OSPP) Award is awarded to
Shekhar Goyal Towards Disentangling Environmental Costs of India's Agricultural Trade Network
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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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Current issue of the EGU newsletter
In our November Issue we explore the interconnectedness of science and community as Bob Bateman talks about how online search patterns when earthquakes happen can improve disaster risk communication, Anjana Khatwa talks about our connections to the rocks around us in her new book, Lisa Gourdon-Grünewaldt discusses the importance of recognising and celebrating the International Day of LGBTQIA+ in STEM, Asmae Ourkiya shares the value of the new UNESCO World Soil Health Index as it connects data across countries and Eduardo Queiroz Alves gives his top 3 reasons why you should preprint your paper. Also catch up on all the upcoming dates for webinars and funding, including €10,000 to host a Geoscience Day event in your European country, and discover who the next President of EGU will be and other roles, with the results of the EGU elections.
All this and much more, in this month's Loupe!
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