EGU NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 90, JUNE 2022 ==================================== How long before it is too late? Marine and climate experts say individual behaviour change remains key to a sustainable future This month’s newsletter features stories across the geosciences that all ask a common question: how long before it is too late? As governments and organizations work to safeguard the environment, scientists stress the need for public behaviour change, starting today. Imagine only half the number of snow cover days in the Alps by the end of the century(https://egu.eu/7D5BDY/)! If greenhouse gas emissions remain high, new research predicts serious impacts on water availability and nature as we know it. The loss of snow would be particularly severe in the southern Alps, such as in Italy, Slovenia, and parts of France, with the south-west Alps especially badly hit. Ocean scientist Céline Heuzé(https://cheuze.com/) also advocates for education and behaviour change to protect marine health, which plays a crucial role in the climate system. “I would recommend that non-experts educate themselves, but be aware that there is no turning back and may lead you to feeling overwhelmed and powerless,” she explains, while giving examples how everyone can contribute to a sustainable ocean and planet.(https://egu.eu/3ZB0OH/) We also spoke to Ilias Grampas(https://twitter.com/iliasgrampas), Manager of the European Parliament Intergroup (EP) on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development’ and Deputy Director of the European Bureau for Conservation and Development (EBCD). Ilias tells us how the Intergroup helps bridge the gap(https://egu.eu/3KUQNS/) between Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and researchers, industry representatives, and the public through sustainable, science-based solutions. DEADLINES --------- 15 SEPTEMBER Request for EGU support for Training Schools(https://www.egu.eu/meetings/support-requests/application/) 15 SEPTEMBER Conference series: Submit your proposals(https://www.egu.eu/meetings/conference-series/application/) SCIENCE POLICY -------------- GeoPolicy: All about the European Parliament Intergroup on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development’ June’s GeoPolicy blog(https://egu.eu/3KUQNS/) features an interview with Ilias Grampas, Manager of the European Parliament Intergroup (EP) on ‘Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development’ and Deputy Director of the European Bureau for Conservation and Development (EBCD). Ilias takes us through the role of the EP Intergroup in connecting Members of the European Parliament with scientists and society, and shares some of the key lessons he’s learnt along the way. The GYA’s Science Advice Resource Centre Have you visited the Global Young Academy’s Science Advice Resource Centre(https://egu.eu/3CNA6V/) yet? This quick science-policy fix comprises 500-word summaries of peer-reviewed articles compiled through a Global Young Academy writing contest. Summaries include a diverse range of writing styles and voices, thematically distinct, and falling within one of three categories: Government Scientific Advice, Science Policymaking, and Science Diplomacy & Science Communication. JOURNAL WATCH ------------- “We observe significantly higher occurrences of very large eruptions (VEI-7 or larger) than estimated from the geological record, indicating that ice cores provide a more complete picture of volcanic activity in the past.” Lin et al, 2022 Climate of the Past GEOROUNDUP June EGU journal highlights(https://egu.eu/21B3VM/) ANNOUNCEMENTS ------------- EGU and Copernicus announce new inclusive name change policy for all publications The policy enables name change as it appears on published work for several reasons, from a need by transgender authors to change their first name to affirm their gender, to a change in marital status, to cultural name changes, or any other reason. EGU aims to promote an inclusive publishing policy, reflecting the lived experience of our members and authors. Read more here(https://egu.eu/223XQ4/). RESOURCE OF THE MONTH --------------------- Look Who’s Talking: Decoding Science for a Non-science Audience As scientists, how can you engage with the media and communicate your findings to an audience that may not have the same scientific background? Watch our free EGUwebinar(https://egu.eu/8UG3NJ/) to know more! UPCOMING DATES -------------- EGU Science for Policy Hangout Join us at 16.30 CEST, 7 July 2022 to discuss how researchers can effectively engage with policymaking, get the scoop on upcoming science for policy opportunities, and virtually mingle in a relaxed, informal environment. Click here(https://egu.eu/4DWXXP/) to know more and join the meeting. Nominations for ESA-EGU Award for Earth Observation Excellence The European Space Agency (ESA) and European Geosciences Union (EGU) are delighted to announce the latest edition of the ESA-EGU Earth Observation Excellence Award. Nominations open from 1 September until 30 November 2022. Find out more here(https://egu.eu/0REIOV/). EGU BLOGS --------- A few reasons making the June 2022 French Heatwave too hot & too soon(https://egu.eu/712GQ8/) Nonlinear Processes in Geosciences Division blog How Ancient Egyptian Decline Synced With Hydrological Change….And How They Survived(https://egu.eu/24DLSB/) GeoLog, the Union’s official blog Did you know… that glaciers can sing?(https://egu.eu/46M3JO/) Cryospheric Sciences Division blog FOLLOW US --------- Web: https://www.egu.eu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EuropeanGeosciencesUnion Twitter: https://twitter.com/EuroGeosciences LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-geosciences-union Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eurogeosciences/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EuroGeosciencesUnion SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER --------------------- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.egu.eu/newsletter/loupe/90/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=EGU+Newsletter%2C%20June%202022%3A%20https://www.egu.eu/newsletter/loupe/90/ © European Geosciences Union. 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