The European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2026 (EGU General Assembly 26) will take place from 3 to 8 May 2026 in Vienna, Austria, with the option to participate online. Among the many scientific sessions, a dedicated session on “Remote Sensing Applications for the Biosphere” will bring together researchers working at the interface of atmosphere, vegetation, soil and water.

The session is convened by Willem Verstraeten, with co-conveners Manuela Balzarolo and Benjamin Dechant. Manuela Balzarolo is also the coordinator of the CONCERTO project, reinforcing the strong link between this session and CONCERTO’s objectives of advancing Earth observation, modelling, and integrated ecosystem understanding.

The session invites contributions that advance strategies, methods and applications of remote sensing for biosphere research. Topics include the integration of remote sensing data across spectral regions and viewing geometries, the combination of satellite observations with in-situ measurements for modelling carbon, water and nutrient cycles, and the use of remote sensing in climate change mitigation and adaptation, food security, biodiversity, land and nature conservation, epidemiology and public health. Contributions addressing air pollution from natural and anthropogenic sources, data assimilation in land surface and atmospheric models, and innovative signal extraction and processing techniques are also encouraged.

Abstract submission is open until 15 January 2026, at 13:00 CET, you can apply here. Participation in this session offers an excellent opportunity to share cutting-edge research, engage with the international remote sensing community, and strengthen the visibility of work aligned with CONCERTO and related initiatives.

As 2025 comes to an end, we send our warmest wishes for a festive and happy holiday season! May 2026 be filled with innovation, teamwork, and achievements that make a positive impact for communities and the environment.

CONCERTO’s partner, the CMCC Foundation (Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici), is inviting applications for four research positions within its Impacts on Agriculture, Forests and Ecosystem Services (IAFES) Division. The positions are based in Milan or in one of CMCC’s offices across Italy, with hybrid or remote working arrangements available.

These roles represent an opportunity to contribute to high-impact, interdisciplinary research at the cutting edge of ecosystem science, ecophysiology and carbon cycle modelling. The successful applicants will join the international team of the CONCERTO project, working to advance multi-scale modelling and the use of Earth observation to improve carbon cycle representation.

Researchers will contribute to one of several key scientific areas, including ecophysiological responses to environmental stresses, modelling of lateral carbon dynamics, ecosystem impacts of heat and atmospheric conditions, refining light and water stress functions in land surface models using Solar-Induced Fluorescence, and large-scale assessments of land management and restoration using remote sensing. Applicants are invited to indicate their preferred topic and seniority level in their cover letter.

The initial appointment period is 12 months, with the possibility of renewal following a positive evaluation. Compensation is competitive with leading European research centres and includes welfare benefits. Eligible candidates may also benefit from national tax incentives for researchers returning to Italy or arriving from abroad.

CMCC is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those belonging to legally protected categories. Applicants are kindly asked to avoid including personal data that may be considered discriminatory.

Learn more about this opportunity and apply here.