European Geosciences Union
The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is a non-profit international union in the fields of Earth, planetary, and space sciences whose vision is to "realise a sustainable and just future for humanity and for the planet." The organisation has headquarters in Munich, Germany. Membership is open to individuals who are professionally engaged in or associated with these fields and related studies, including students, early career scientists and retired seniors.
| Formation | 7 September 2002 |
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| Merger of | European Geophysical Society and European Union of Geosciences |
| Type | Non-profit organisation |
| Purpose | Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the geosciences and the planetary and space sciences for the benefit of humanity |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany |
Membership (2023) | Over 20,000 members |
President | Irina Artemieva |
Vice-president | Helen Glaves |
| R.O.R. Id | https://ror.org/03xphts16 |
| Website | www |
The EGU publishes 19 public peer-reviewed open-access scientific journals and a number of other science publications. It also organises several topical meetings, as well training events and summer schools, and provides support and funding for numerous education and outreach activities. Its most prominent event is the EGU General Assembly, an annual conference that brings together over 18,000 scientists from all over the world. The meeting's sessions cover a wide range of topics, including volcanology, planetary exploration, the Earth's internal structure and atmosphere, climate change, and renewable energies.
The EGU has 22 scientific divisions that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of the organisation.