You are here: / 2026

IAG Structure Change: Splitting of Commission 4 & new IDEA Representative

, , ,
From 2027, the IAG splits Commission 4 into Commission 4 (PNT) and Commission 5 (Atmosphere and Space Weather), and adds a voting IDEA representative to the Executive Committee. Effective July 2027 after the IUGG Assembly.

TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026

, , ,
The TIGER Symposium in Geodesy 2026 brought together 275 participants worldwide to discuss advances in geodynamics, Earth rotation, and geodetic research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and supporting early career scientists.

New GGOS Video: Gravity – The Invisible Force Shaping Our Earth

, , , , , , , ,
Discover how gravity reveals changes in ice, water, sea level and Earth’s interior. The new 8-minute GGOS video explains gravity and its role in geodesy in an accessible way. Available with narration in 11 languages and subtitles in 9 more.

GGOS Africa established as a GGOS Affiliate

,
GGOS Africa has been approved as a new GGOS Affiliate, strengthening collaboration with the African geodetic community, supporting capacity development, and connecting regional expertise with the global geodesy community.
Allison Craddock

IAG Participates in the 16th Session of UN-GGIM

, ,
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

,
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)

, , , , , ,
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

, ,
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

, ,
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

, , , ,
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…