EGU26 General Assembly

The European Geosciences Union (EGU) is the leading organization for Earth, planetary and space science research in Europe. With our partner organizations worldwide, we foster fundamental geoscience research, alongside applied research that addresses key societal and environmental challenges. Our vision is to realise a sustainable and just future for humanity and for the planet.

The EGU is a non-profit international union of scientists with about 20,000 members from all over the world. Membership is open to individuals who are professionally engaged in or associated with geosciences and planetary and space sciences and related studies, including students and retired seniors.

The EGU publishes a number of diverse scientific journals, which use an innovative open access format, and organizes topical meetings, and education and outreach activities. It also honours scientists with a number of awards and medals. The annual EGU General Assembly is the largest and most prominent European geosciences event, attracting over 21,000 scientists from all over the world in the year 2025. The meeting’s sessions cover a wide range of topics, including: natural hazards; planetary exploration; the Earth’s internal structure; atmosphere, hydrology, and biogeosciences; climate science; ocean science; as well as energy and resources.

The abstract submission deadline is Thursday, 15 January 2026, 13:00 CET. Please follow our instructions for how to submit your abstract.

The EGU General Assembly 2026 brings together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career researchers, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience.