Dear colleagues and friends,
We’re excited to share the very first issue of the newsletter from the EGU Natural Hazards (NH) Division! With this newsletter, we aim to keep you informed, connected, and inspired — whether you’re a long-time member or newly joining our community.

This inaugural issue is timed with the EGU General Assembly 2025, and it’s packed with highlights, upcoming events, and ways to get involved.

Heidi Kreibich, Division President
Maria Vittoria Gargiulo & Elisa Nobile, ECS Reps

Natural Hazards Highlights at EGU 2025

...AND UNION SYMPOSIA OF INTEREST FOR THE NH COMMUNITY

NH0.1 | Responsible AI for Natural Hazards Assessment and Management

📍Wed, 30 Apr | 14:00–15:45 | Room E2

US3 | Engaging Communities in Hazard Risk Management: Striking a Balance Between Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches

📍 Fri, 02 May, 10:45–12:30 | Room E1

US4 | Achieving Water Resilience

📍 Mon, 28 Apr, 10:45–12:30 | Room E1

US5 | Bridging Policy and Science for EU Disaster Preparedness

📍 Mon, 28 Apr, 08:30–10:15 | Room E1

NH1.2 | Extreme Meteorological and Hydrological Events

📍 Wed, 30 Apr, 10:45 | 08:30–12:30, 16:15–18:00 | Room E2

🏅 Including Sergey Soloviev Medal Lecture by Sergio M. Vicente-Serrano

NH9.2 | The Costs of Natural Hazards: Direct, Indirect, Tangible and Intangible

📍 Tue, 29 Apr, 10:45 | 08:30–12:30 | Room N2

🏅 Including Plinius Medal Lecture by Annegret Henriette Thieken

NH10.6 | Innovations for Multi-Hazard Risk & Disaster Management

📍 Tue, 29 Apr, 14:00 | 14:00–18:00 | Room 1.31/32

🏅 Including Arne Richter Award Lecture by Mariana Madruga de Brito

The conveners of the NH division put together a fantastic programme in 53 NH lead scientific sessions, 17 co-organised scientific sessions and 11 inter- and transdisciplinary sessions covering a great variety of topics across our 11 sub-divisions! Check out the programme and enjoy the inspiring presentations and discussions!

TM13 | Global Tsunami Model Townhall
📍 Wed, 30 Apr, 19:00–20:00 | Room M1

NH Division Meeting
📍 Thu, 01 May, 12:45–13:45 | Room F2

Meet the NH Division Team
📍 Thu, 01 May, 15:00–16:00 | EGU booth (Hall X2)

NH Pop-Up Get-Together
📍 Mon, 28 Apr, 17:00–18:00 | Networking zone (Hall X2)

NH ECS Networking Lunch
📍 Wed, 30 Apr, 12:45–13:45 | Terrace G or Suite C (weather dependent)

Dive into the EGU and NH Community Experience

EGU 2025 is not just about presenting your research — it’s about connecting, learning, and growing as a Natural Hazards community. This year, there’s a fantastic lineup of community-led and interdisciplinary events where you can explore fresh ideas, meet new collaborators, and expand your impact.

From Short Courses (SC) and Splinter Meetings (SPM) that offer practical tools and in-depth discussions, to Townhall Meetings (TM) and Lectures by Related Scientific Societies (LRS) where policy, strategy, and science intersect — these are your spaces to engage beyond the poster board.

You’ll also find Education and Outreach Sessions (EOS), inspiring Art-Science installations, thought-provoking GeoCinema, and sessions focused on Policy and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) — all designed to spark dialogue and innovation in the natural hazards field.

Take a break from the schedule grid and immerse yourself in the vibrant side of science.

Early Career Scientists (ECS): Your Voice, Your Space in NH

If you’re an Early Career Scientist — whether you're a master's student, PhD candidate, postdoc, or in the early stages of your career outside academia — you are the future of the NH Division.

We’re here to support you in building your network, developing new skills, and finding your voice in the global natural hazards community.

At EGU 2025, you can:

🌍 Join ECS-dedicated events, like the Early Career Scientists Networking Reception (Tue, 29 April, 18:00–19:30 | Rooftop Foyer Blue Level) or the ECS Forum: Have your say! (Thu, 01 May, 12:45–13:45 | Room 3.16/17) — a relaxed and welcoming moment to connect with peers, mentors, and the NH team, or a moment of discussion to listen to our ECS community.

🗣️ Get involved in shaping the division — participating in sessions, engaging in discussions, or contributing to NH initiatives.

💡 Attend ECS-friendly Short Courses, designed to enhance both your scientific and transferable skills.

But your journey doesn’t stop at the end of the Assembly.

Being an active part of the ECS community is a year-round opportunity for personal and professional growth. Throughout the year, you can:

✍️ Write for our blog, sharing your research or experiences

🔥 Organize or participate in webinars and “campfire” discussions

📱 Help manage our social media and amplify voices from the NH community

💬 Join our regular ECS meetings, exchange ideas, and shape future activities together

Whether you're looking to develop leadership skills, build visibility in your field, or simply find your people — the NH ECS community is here for you, 365 days a year.

📩 Want to get involved or ask a question?
Reach out to your NH ECS reps at: ecs-nh@egu.eu

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