Saudi Arabia’s water problem has a surprising solution: its own wastewater Press release 5 May 2026 In one of the most water-stressed regions on Earth, Saudi Arabia is facing a critical paradox: its ancient aquifers are being depleted faster than they can recharge, yet a massive strategic asset is being flushed away. Every year, the country produces 1.6 billion cubic meters of treated wastewater that remains underutilized, an amount equivalent to roughly 60% of Saudi Arabia’s annual urban drinking water demand. Read more
Saving chocolate while restoring rainforests? Rock dust boosts soil nutrition and supports farmers Press release 5 May 2026 Chocolate is more than a treat; it is Theobroma cacao, the "food of the gods." But our global craving for cocoa is putting a divine strain on the planet. As demand surges, tropical forests are often cleared to make room for plantations, destroying biodiversity and releasing stored carbon.Isabella Steeley, a researcher from the University of Sheffield, is investigating a ground-breaking solution that could boost chocolate yields while fighting climate change: Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW). Read more
New research proposes Dante’s Inferno modelled a planetary impact 500 years before modern science! Press release 1 May 2026 New research reveals that Dante Alighieri’s Inferno wasn’t just a masterpiece of literature: it was a gedankenexperiment in impact physics. From multi-ring craters to shockwaves that reshaped the globe, discover how a 14th-century poet modelled a planetary impact 500 years before the birth of modern meteoritics. Read more
Bringing so-called ‘negative’ results into interactive open access publications with the new EGU manuscript formats: LESSONS (Limitations, Errors, Surprises, Shortcomings and Opportunities for New Science)! 28 April 2026 Two new manuscript types are being introduced by EGU Publications in partnership with our publisher Copernicus, that encourage the sharing of so-called ‘negative’ results using our interactive open access publications; introducing the LESSONS (Limitations, Errors, Surprises, Shortcomings and Opportunities for New Science) Reports and LESSONS Posts! Read more
Welcome to the EGU 2026 press centre! 24 April 2026 The European Geosciences Union’s annual General Assembly will be held from 03 - 08 May 2026 in a hybrid format. Journalists, science bloggers and other media participants can now browse the online press centre for press conferences and sessions of media interest. Read more
EGU General Assembly 2026 – Meeting programme and provisional press conferences 24 March 2026 The full EGU26 programme is now online, with a special highlight on the six provisional press conferences covering cutting edge research on climate studies, natural hazards, tectonics, space science, health and emissions, environmental policy, and more. Read more
EGU seeks proposals for the development of a Science for Policy workshop! 16 March 2026 Do you run online Science for Policy workshops? The EGU Science for Policy Working Group is soliciting the development and delivery of an online workshop to provide training for our members in various aspects of Science for Policy, so submit your proposal by 24 April 2026. Read more
Help get your science into policy by becoming a Division Policy Officer! 12 March 2026 Did you know you volunteer at the science-policy interface with EGU?! Several EGU divisions are currently seeking a Division Policy Officer, a voluntary position that aims to promote evidence-informed policymaking and support members of the Division in engaging with policymaking processes. Find out more and get involved today! Read more
Nominating someone for an EGU Medal or Award is easier than you think! 6 March 2026 EGU’s collection of medals and awards are available in all 22 of our scientific divisions, at various career stages. We also offer medals and awards recognizing: service to the geoscience community; champions of equality, diversity and inclusion; science journalism; public engagement; and science for policy! All nominations are due by 15 June 2026. Read more
Thank you to all EGU volunteers who gave their time in 2025! 27 February 2026 Sharing our appreciation and gratitude with the more than 12,000 volunteers and members who generously donated their time to EGU in 2025! Read more
