IAG Becomes UN-GGCE Partner

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The IAG has partnered with the UN Global Geodetic Center of Excellence (UN-GGCE) to strengthen the Global Geodesy Supply Chain. Beyond this technical contribution, the partnership drives joint outreach and strategic projects. A standout collaboration is the new Geodesy Job Portal at geodesy.science/jobs, a central hub connecting global talent with international career opportunities in geodetic science.

ICERS 2026 – Int. Conference of Environmental Remote Sensing and GIS

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ICERS 2026, held 1–3 July in Zagreb, continues the success of the 2024 edition. It gathers global experts in remote sensing and GIS to address climate change, sustainable development, disaster management, and resource monitoring. The conference offers keynotes, networking, research presentations, and travel grants for young scientists, promoting collaboration and innovative geospatial solutions worldwide.

ISC Statement on International Scientific Collaboration

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International Scientific Collaboration: Vital Yet Vulnerable The Governing Board of the International Science Council (ISC) has released a powerful statement highlighting the urgent need to protect and strengthen global cooperation in science.…

Genesis Session at COSPAR – Call for Abstracts

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ESA’s Genesis geodetic satellite, planned for launch in 2029, will strengthen global reference frames. Join the Genesis session (PSD.2) at the COSPAR Scientific Meeting, 01–09 Aug 2026 in Florence, and submit your abstract by 13 February 2026.

Call for Abstracts – EGU26 Session G2.2 “New Technologies for GGOS”

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The Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) invites contributions to Session G2.2 “New Technologies for the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS)” at the EGU General Assembly 2026 in Vienna. This session will highlight innovations and advances in geodetic observing systems for monitoring Earth’s geometry, gravity, and rotation. Topics include emerging technologies such as relativistic geodesy, quantum sensors, next-generation laser systems, LEO-based positioning, navigation and timing (PNT), and other forward-looking geodetic techniques. The session also welcomes contributions on general GGOS developments, new observatory concepts, and strategies to enhance the global geodetic infrastructure. Join us in shaping the future of geodesy and exploring how cutting-edge technology can strengthen GGOS’s role in observing and understanding our dynamic planet. Abstract Deadline: 15 January 2026, 13:00 CET
Africa Workshop

South African National Geodesy Workshop

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South Africa, with a rich geodetic history, faces fragmented efforts. A National Geodesy Workshop aims to unite stakeholders, enhance coordination, and align with the UN's GGRF agenda—establishing a National Geodesy Working Group to support national development and global collaboration in geodesy.

COSPAR 2026 Scientific Assembly

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The 46th COSPAR Scientific Assembly will be held in Florence, Italy, 1–9 August 2026, featuring ~150 meetings across space research, including geodesy. Abstracts are due by 13 February 2026. The IAG proudly sponsors COSPAR 2026. Details, registration, and submission: cospar2026.org.

Meeting Summary – Glacial Isostatic Adjustment Workshop 2025

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The 2025 Glacial Isostatic Adjustment Workshop took place June 2–6 in Sidney, BC, Canada, with 136 participants from 23 countries. Topics included Earth rheology, ice sheet dynamics, and sea-level change. Highlights included strong early career researcher participation, a field trip, and new initiatives like a GIA model database and a planned open-source tutorial.

Geodesy Virtual School 2025 – Summary

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The 2025 Geodesy Virtual School focused on reference frames and Earth system monitoring, held in five free online sessions coordinated from Argentina with support from SIRGAS, IAG, IUGG, and others. It featured 37 instructors and global participation, especially from the Americas. All lectures, in English or Spanish with subtitles, are available online, promoting inclusive, high-quality geodetic training worldwide.

Virtual School of Geodesy – Reference Frames, Geodynamics, Atmosphere

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Are you passionate about geodesy, climate change, and the global systems that help us understand our planet? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to dive deep into one of the most relevant scientific topics of our time! This international online…