The EGU26 conference highlights biosphere research and open call for abstracts

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.