Earth resilience is the capacity of the intertwined human-Earth system to resist, recover, and regenerate back to a Holocene-like and habitable functioning in response to human pressures. A deeper understanding of Earth system resilience is key to charting safe operating spaces for prosperous and equitable future human development. Recent assessments of Earth system integrity highlight the deteriorating resilience of our planet, with planetary-scale human pressures (such as greenhouse gas emissions and land-use change) pushing the Earth system into the uncharted territory of the Anthropocene. Of particular concern are risks of triggering nonlinear changes in large-scale components of the Earth that can undergo abrupt, often irreversible state shifts once critical thresholds are crossed. Examples include the Greenland ice sheets, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and major ecosystems such as the Amazon rainforest. Their interactions may trigger tipping cascades, where the destabilization of one element increases the risk of others tipping, thereby amplifying Earth system change and undermining long-term Earth resilience.

The Earth system’s future trajectory is now co-shaped by human–Earth system feedbacks, where human activities both drive and respond to biophysical change. Fossil fuel use, deforestation, and land-use intensification contribute to destabilizing Earth system dynamics, while societal responses - such as mitigation policies, technological innovation, or behavioral shifts - can either reinforce unsustainable trajectories or create stabilizing feedbacks. In this context, research is uncovering the potential for social tipping dynamics, which could accelerate decarbonization and foster transformative pathways towards global sustainability to revitalize and regenerate Earth resilience.

We invite contributions on all topics relating to Earth resilience, planetary boundaries, safe operating spaces, tipping points in the Earth system, positive (social) tipping, as well as their interactions and potential domino effects. We welcome studies that use Earth system modelling, integrated human-Earth system models, from conceptual approaches to data-driven analysis to investigate nonlinear dynamics, abrupt shifts, and tipping points, as well as contributions exploring social transformation processes and their role in shaping a more sustainable future for people and the planet.

In recent years, technologies based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as image processing, smart sensors, and intelligent inversion, have garnered significant attention from researchers in the geosciences community. These technologies offer the promise of transitioning geosciences from qualitative to quantitative analysis, unlocking new insights and capabilities previously thought unattainable.
One of the key reasons for the growing popularity of AI in geosciences is its unparalleled ability to efficiently analyze vast datasets within remarkably short timeframes. This capability empowers scientists and researchers to tackle some of the most intricate and challenging issues in fields like Geophysics, Seismology, Hydrology, Planetary Science, Remote Sensing, and Disaster Risk Reduction.
As we stand on the cusp of a new era in geosciences, the integration of artificial intelligence promises to deliver more accurate estimations, efficient predictions, and innovative solutions. By leveraging algorithms and machine learning, AI empowers geoscientists to uncover intricate patterns and relationships within complex data sources, ultimately advancing our understanding of the Earth's dynamic systems. In essence, artificial intelligence has become an indispensable tool in the pursuit of quantitative precision and deeper insights in the fascinating world of geosciences.
For this reason, aim of this session is to explore new advances and approaches of AI in Geosciences.

Sitting under a tree, you feel the spark of an idea, and suddenly everything falls into place. The following days and tests confirm: you have made a magnificent discovery — so the classical story of scientific genius goes…

But science as a human activity is error-prone, and might be more adequately described as "trial and error". Handling mistakes and setbacks is therefore a key skill of scientists. Yet, we publish only those parts of our research that did work. That is also because a study may have better chances to be accepted for scientific publication if it confirms an accepted theory or reaches a positive result (publication bias). Conversely, the cases that fail in their test of a new method or idea often end up in a drawer (which is why publication bias is also sometimes called the "file drawer effect"). This is potentially a waste of time and resources within our community, as other scientists may set about testing the same idea or model setup without being aware of previous failed attempts.

Thus, we want to turn the story around, and ask you to share 1) those ideas that seemed magnificent but turned out not to be, and 2) the errors, bugs, and mistakes in your work that made the scientific road bumpy. In the spirit of open science and in an interdisciplinary setting, we want to bring the BUGS out of the drawers and into the spotlight. What ideas were torn down or did not work, and what concepts survived in the ashes or were robust despite errors?

We explicitly solicit Blunders, Unexpected Glitches, and Surprises (BUGS) from modeling and field or lab experiments and from all disciplines of the Geosciences.

In a friendly atmosphere, we will learn from each other’s mistakes, understand the impact of errors and abandoned paths on our work, give each other ideas for shared problems, and generate new insights for our science or scientific practice.

Here are some ideas for contributions that we would love to see:
- Ideas that sounded good at first, but turned out to not work.
- Results that presented themselves as great in the first place but turned out to be caused by a bug or measurement error.
- Errors and slip-ups that resulted in insights.
- Failed experiments and negative results.
- Obstacles and dead ends you found and would like to warn others about.

For inspiration, see the collection of BUGS - ranging from clay bricks to atmospheric temperature extremes - at https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EGU25/session/52496

A two-and-a-half-day Geosciences Information For Teachers (GIFT) workshop which will give selected teachers the opportunity to learn about various topics related to the theme of 'Teaching Geoscience Today for Tomorrow', including geochronology, mass extinctions, energy transition resources and solar radiation modification, among others. These topics will be presented by renowned scientists. Teachers will also have the opportunity to participate in hands-on sessions covering Earth observation applications, the use of virtual reality in risk education and analogue modeling. During the GIFT workshop, teachers will have the chance to interact with each other and share ideas and experiences on how to implement their acquired knowledge in their school teaching programmes and communicate it to young students.

Participants, the GIFT teachers, will be divided into small groups and rotate through hands-on thematic workshops exploring Earth observation applications, the use of virtual reality in risk education, and analogue modelling. The activities will provide practical experience with innovative tools and approaches for teaching geoscience topics and preparing students for the future.

Geoscience is advancing rapidly while societies face increasingly pressing challenges related to climate change, natural hazards, water resources, environmental change and the sustainable use of Earth resources. Yet both frontier research and these rapidly evolving issues can take time to reach the classroom.

This session explores how frontier geoscience and pressing societal issues can be brought into teaching, making today’s science accessible, meaningful and engaging for students. Teachers are invited to share their experiences and approaches for translating recent discoveries, emerging research questions, new observations, methods and datasets into educational activities and resources.

Contributions may address topics across the geosciences and may involve real scientific data, field observations, experiments, digital tools, remote sensing, citizen science, inquiry-based learning, or interdisciplinary projects. Particular attention is given to approaches that allow students not only to learn established scientific knowledge, but also to engage with science in the making and to understand how geoscientists investigate the major challenges facing our planet and societies.

By sharing classroom and field experiences from different countries and educational contexts, this session aims to strengthen the connection between today’s geoscience research, tomorrow’s challenges and the classroom.

As an open poster session, it also provides an opportunity for the wider EGU community to discover and exchange around educational approaches developed within and beyond the GIFT community.

Earth resilience is the capacity of the intertwined human-Earth system to resist, recover, and regenerate back to a Holocene-like and habitable functioning in response to human pressures. A deeper understanding of Earth system resilience is key to charting safe operating spaces for prosperous and equitable future human development. Recent assessments of Earth system integrity highlight the deteriorating resilience of our planet, with planetary-scale human pressures (such as greenhouse gas emissions and land-use change) pushing the Earth system into the uncharted territory of the Anthropocene. Of particular concern are risks of triggering nonlinear changes in large-scale components of the Earth that can undergo abrupt, often irreversible state shifts once critical thresholds are crossed. Examples include the Greenland ice sheets, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and major ecosystems such as the Amazon rainforest. Their interactions may trigger tipping cascades, where the destabilization of one element increases the risk of others tipping, thereby amplifying Earth system change and undermining long-term Earth resilience.

The Earth system’s future trajectory is now co-shaped by human–Earth system feedbacks, where human activities both drive and respond to biophysical change. Fossil fuel use, deforestation, and land-use intensification contribute to destabilizing Earth system dynamics, while societal responses - such as mitigation policies, technological innovation, or behavioral shifts - can either reinforce unsustainable trajectories or create stabilizing feedbacks. In this context, research is uncovering the potential for social tipping dynamics, which could accelerate decarbonization and foster transformative pathways towards global sustainability to revitalize and regenerate Earth resilience.

We invite contributions on all topics relating to Earth resilience, planetary boundaries, safe operating spaces, tipping points in the Earth system, positive (social) tipping, as well as their interactions and potential domino effects. We welcome studies that use Earth system modelling, integrated human-Earth system models, from conceptual approaches to data-driven analysis to investigate nonlinear dynamics, abrupt shifts, and tipping points, as well as contributions exploring social transformation processes and their role in shaping a more sustainable future for people and the planet.

The growing availability of hydrological data products derived from Earth observations, reanalysis systems, numerical models, in situ monitoring networks, and data assimilations has transformed our ability to monitor and understand the terrestrial water cycle.
These products have become indispensable for supporting applications ranging from flood and drought management to water resources planning, agriculture, ecosystem monitoring, and climate adaptation. Yet product selection still often relies on general and often partial performance rankings that may not reflect the requirements of a specific process, scale, hydrological regime, model, hazard, service, or decision. They also may not reflect large differences in the spatial distribution and historical depth of the supporting data.
This session invites contributions that explore how hydrological data products should be assessed, compared, and used to maximize their scientific and societal value, based on the intended application. We encourage discussions on methodologies that go beyond traditional validation and consider aspects such as uncertainty, robustness, consistency across scales, interoperability, usability, and fitness for purpose.
Particular emphasis is placed on understanding how different user communities define product quality and how assessment frameworks can better reflect their needs.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
● Assessment, benchmarking, , and uncertainty assessment of satellite-derived, reanalysis, model-based, and integrated hydrological datasets.
● Fitness-for-purpose assessments of gridded products for scientific analyses, models, operational services, climate applications, and decision-support systems.
● Scale dependence, representativeness, and cross-product consistency.
● Experiences from operational services and real-world applications that reveal strengths and limitations of existing products.
● Case studies demonstrating how dataset choice influences hydrological analyses, forecasts, or management decisions.
● Emerging approaches for evaluating products in the context of digital twins, Earth system modelling, and climate services.
● Analyses or discussions addressing the influence of changes in the constelation(s) of Earth orbiting satellite.
The session welcomes contributions from data producers, hydrologists, remote sensing scientists, model developers, operational agencies, policy experts, and end users.

Indigenous Peoples have lived with active landscapes and environmental change for millennia, developing sophisticated knowledge systems grounded in long-term observation, oral traditions, cultural practices, and enduring relationships with place. These knowledge systems provide important insights into Earth surface processes, including volcanic activity, earthquakes, landslides, floods, coastal hazards, environmental change, and the stewardship of culturally significant landscapes.

Addressing complex geohazard and geoheritage challenges increasingly requires approaches that move beyond knowledge sharing towards ethical, reciprocal, and sustained partnerships. This session explores how Indigenous communities, researchers, practitioners, and decision-makers can work together to co-produce knowledge and co-develop solutions that are meaningful, locally relevant, and respectful of Indigenous rights, values, governance, and data sovereignty.

We invite contributions that examine ethical engagement practices at the interface of Indigenous knowledge and geoscience, including collaborative research design, community-led monitoring, participatory hazard assessment, geoheritage stewardship, Indigenous governance, and approaches that foster mutual learning and benefit. We particularly welcome case studies that highlight how equitable partnerships and the respectful weaving of Indigenous and scientific knowledge systems can strengthen understanding of dynamic Earth processes, support disaster risk reduction, enhance geoheritage outcomes, and build trust across knowledge communities.

By focusing on ethical and reciprocal engagement, this session aims to advance more inclusive geoscience practices and showcase pathways for co-developed geohazard and geoheritage solutions that are scientifically robust, culturally appropriate, and socially just.

Research in stratigraphy, sedimentology and paleontology has wide-ranging implications for society, from renewable energy applications to geoheritage conservation, and policy decisions pertaining to conservation and hazard management. While this societal relevance has been increasingly recognized, dedicated venues for showcasing this translation of research into practice remain limited. This session aims to address a pertinent question: what can stratigraphy, sedimentology and palaeontology offer to decision-making, conservation policies and industry? In doing so, it seeks to foreground the intersection of academic research with societal application. Contributions may address, but are not limited to:
1. The role of these fields in geoheritage conservation
2. Paleontology and paleoecology in environmental conservation
3. Stratigraphy and sedimentology in hazard management and resource mitigation in the context of climate change
4. Stratigraphy, sedimentology and paleontology in renewable energy management and sustainable mining
While many studies touch on societal themes more broadly, this session places particular emphasis on research that can demonstrate a clear pathway from scientific evidence to practical applications in policy, conservation, environmental management or industry. We particularly welcome contributions that illustrate how databases, FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data workflows, methodologies, or specific research outputs can play a concrete role in decision-making and/or industry applications, thereby facilitating the translation of research into practical applications.