With the new year fully underway, I want to update you on our progress for AGU’s next Executive Director/CEO. AGU has partnered with the executive search company Vetted Solutions to lead this process. The position description is now available. Please share the position listing with individuals who would be a strong fit for this role. … Read more
Our hearts go out to all those affected by the devastating California wildfires, which are destroying homes, displacing communities, and overwhelming firefighting efforts as they burn through thousands of acres with alarming speed. AGU recognizes the immense challenges faced by residents and is grateful for the tireless efforts of first responders and organizations rendering aid … Read more
For the second time in the fiscal year 2025 appropriations cycle, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have agreed to a short-term funding measure to avert a government shutdown. With yet another temporary solution, the future of U.S. science remains in jeopardy. AGU urgently calls on lawmakers to prioritize stability and investment in scientific … Read more
Over the past few months, I’ve been honored to represent AGU at two key global events: the UN Biodiversity Conference 2024 in Cali, Colombia (CBD16), and the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan (COP29). Reflecting on these meetings, it’s clear that the outcomes fall short of the urgency demanded by the biodiversity and climate … Read more
In AGU’s 2024 biennial election, which concluded on 29 October, members elected 62 new leaders to serve two-year terms from 2025 to 2026. The Leadership Development/Governance Committee sincerely thanks all members who took part in the election, whether by casting a vote or being considered for office. Your engagement and dedication are the cornerstones of … Read more
AGU members have elected Benjamin Zaitchik as the organization’s next president-elect, alongside 61 other Union officers, Board members, section and College of Fellows officers, and student/early career representatives to the AGU Council for the 2025-2026 leadership term. Benjamin Zaitchik, a professor of Earth and planetary sciences and department chair at Johns Hopkins University, has a … Read more
The United States presidential election presents new realities for the world and for our work in building a vibrant community for Earth and space sciences. And AGU is committed to meeting this moment. We stand ready. Ready to continue being a voice for sound science policy and funding priorities. Ready to provide wider pathways for … Read more
Record heat, devastating storms, punishing drought. Our world continues to see the unrelenting impacts of climate change. It clearly requires urgent action but as the research community increasingly investigates climate intervention methods to address this challenge, we see an alarming lack of ethical guidance. This is why, powered in partnership and driven by broad collaboration, AGU … Read more
The scale and scope of Hurricane Milton’s destructive path is overwhelming. Communities along Florida’s west and east coasts, as well as Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, are just beginning to assess the damage. This event comes on top of the widespread damage of Hurricane Helene and its mounting death toll across North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and South … Read more
We are pleased to announce the approval of three updated position statements that will help shape the future of climate action, science communication and data sharing. AGU position statements—created, revised and approved by members with feedback and support from experts in related fields—are what enable AGU to take adaptive stances on significant policy issues ranging … Read more