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EGU24 Press Centre is now LIVE!
  • Press release
  • 12 April 2024

The European Geosciences Union’s annual General Assembly will be held from 14-19 April 2024 in a hybrid format. Journalists, science bloggers and other media participants can now access the online press centre for press conferences and sessions of media interest.





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