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IAG Participates in the 16th Session of UN-GGIM

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IAG participated as an observer in the 16th session of UN-GGIM in New York. Its intervention highlighted the need to protect radio frequencies used for geodetic VLBI and reaffirmed IAG’s commitment to strengthening a sustainable, resilient global geodetic infrastructure and the Global Geodetic Reference Frame.

Geodesy for a Resilient Africa Summer School 2026

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This event brought 30 early career scientists from 12 African countries to AIMS Cameroon for hands-on training in geodesy and Earth observation. The programme built practical skills, pan-African collaboration, science-to-policy capacity, and a lasting tide-gauge facility in Limbe for coastal resilience.

Call for Nominations for IAG Officers (2027–2031)

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Call for nominations for IAG Officers for 2027–2031. The IAG community is invited to nominate candidates for the next IAG leadership. Deadline for nominations: 31 October 2026.

Join Us for GGOS Days 2026 – Registration and Final Programme Now Available

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Join GGOS Days 2026, 5–7 October in Gävle or online. Discover the latest developments in global geodesy, connect with the community and help shape future GGOS activities. Participation is free; registration is required.

Geodesy for Safer Societies: Join the GGOS Topical Meeting on Geohazards

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Join the GGOS Topical Meeting on Geohazards on 2 October 2026 in Gävle or online. Explore how GNSS, InSAR and other geodetic techniques support hazard monitoring, early warning and safer societies. Participation is free. Registration required.

Geodesy in Action: GNSS and InSAR Reveal Coseismic Deformation in Venezuela

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Introduction On June 24, 2026, north-central Venezuela was struck by two major earthquakes less than one minute apart. Preliminary USGS solutions reported an Mw 7.2 event at 22:04:34 UTC and an Mw 7.5 event at 22:05:11 UTC, followed by an M…

In Memoriam: Professor Byron D. Tapley (1933–2026)

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Professor Byron Tapley (1932–2026), pioneer of space geodesy and GRACE Principal Investigator, passed away. He transformed Earth observation and satellite gravimetry. His scientific leadership, mentorship and legacy shaped generations worldwide.

Celebrating 160 Years Chair of Higher Geodesy at TU Wien

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TU Wien marked 160 years since Josef Herr’s appointment as first professor of Higher Geodesy and Spherical Astronomy with a homecoming event for about 70 former colleagues and students.

TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 – Programme online and early-bird deadline approaching

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We would like to inform you that the programme of the TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 is now available online: TIGER 2026. A general overview can be found on the website: Programme In addition, the deadline for in-person early-bird registration…

Stay Connected with GGOS IberAtlantic

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GGOS IberAtlantic has updated its website and launched a newsletter to share news, events, and opportunities across the IberAtlantic region.