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Lost Without Geodesy

What happens if geodesy disappears? Phones, planes, and warning systems would fail. Our cartoon “Lost Without Geodesy” shows how vital this invisible science is. Geodesy powers GNSS, enabling precise positioning, earthquake monitoring, sea level studies, and more. Without it, GNSS would drift and global systems would collapse.
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IAG Scientific Assembly 2025 – Third Circular

The IAG Scientific Assembly will take place in Rimini, Italy, on September 1–5, 2025. Abstract selection is complete, with 300 oral and 388 poster presentations scheduled. Early Career Scientists are encouraged to apply for IAG Travel Grants by July 31. Social events include an ECS Dinner and a Women in Geodesy Breakfast.
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IAG News – Now Available on Telegram

IAG News is now on Telegram! Stay informed about geodesy and IAG activities with concise, real-time updates delivered straight to your phone or desktop. Join us via t.me/iag_geodesy and never miss important news — wherever you are. Telegram complements our existing channels and helps keep the global geodetic community connected.
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First Geodesy Cartoon Released

We’re excited to share the first release in our new cartoon series about geodesy: The New Height of Qomolangma (Mt. Everest). This cartoon offers an engaging and educational look at the long-standing debate between China and Nepal over the…
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Welcome to the New IAG Website

We are excited to announce the official launch of the new IAG website geodesy.science. This launch marks a major milestone for the IAG and reflects our ambition to make geodesy more visible, accessible, and connected — both within the scientific…
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Look Back at the IAG Geodesy Reception 2025

We are pleased to report that the IAG Geodesy Reception at this year’s EGU General Assembly, held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, was a great success! Hosted at the Federal Office of Metrology and Surveying (BEV) in Vienna, the event brought…
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Introduction of the IAG Early Career Scientists group

The start of the new IAG term in 2023 brought several changes to the IAG structure. For the first time, all chairs of IAG entities (e.g., commissions, projects) were asked to nominate an early career scientist (ECS) to their steering committees.…
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IAG Scientific Assembly 2025 – Announcement

The International Association of Geodesy (IAG) will hold its Scientific Assembly in Rimini (Italy) on September 1-5, 2025. The IAG Scientific Assembly is a quadrennial event, held in the middle of the periods between IUGG General Assemblies.…
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New Video: Discover the Importance of Terrestrial Reference Frames

The Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) of the International Association of Geodesy (IAG) has released an enlightening 2 minute video showing the critical role of geodetic terrestrial reference frames in our world. This short film illustrates…
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Establishment of an
IAG Secretariat at BEV

The IAG proposed the establishment of an IAG Secretariat at BEV. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the IAG and the BEV, initiating the establishment of this IAG Secretariat, which was announced and celebrated at the EGU Geodesy Reception.