AGU25

December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana USA

Academic conferences (also called meetings) are important opportunities for scientists to share their research through presentations, talks, and posters. They will receive valuable feedback, critiques, and suggestions from their peers. It also serves to inform the larger community about important findings and approaches. These events have grown over the years to include more than just formal research presentations, however. Conferences are places to network with peers, find jobs, grow skills, and discuss important issues.

AGU’s annual meeting started in 1920 and today it regularly has over 20,000 attendees. Our annual meeting this year will be in New Orleans, Louisiana USA from December 15-19. Read on to learn additional information about the conference, suggested itineraries and useful links to support your attendance. Please note that the official AGU25 website will always have the most up to date information. Please bookmark: https://www.agu.org/annual-meeting.

Community Engaged Science at AGU25

Join us in New Orleans to celebrate community engaged science through Thriving Earth Exchange and beyond. Below are just a few of the great sessions, talks, posters, and events that might be of interest.

Monday, December 15

8:30AM-12:00PM	Assessing and remediating unregulated waste sites in Window Rock, AZ. Implementing actionable science through community-government-academic collaborations.	Hall EFG (Poster Hall) (MCCNO)	Thriving Earth Project
8:30AM-12:00PM	SY11C – Intersecting Inequities: Policy, Advocacy, and Community Science for Environmental Justice I Poster	Hall EFG (Poster Hall) (NOLA CC)	Community Engaged Science
11:30AM-11:41PM	ED12A-05Transforming Environmental Education: Building Scientific Skills Through Wetland Restoration of the PRAE in Soacha, Cundinamarca, Colombia Reestructuración Del PRAE Como Puente Epistémico Para El Desarrollo De Habilidades Investigativas Y Científicas En El Marco De La Recuperación De Los Cuerpos Hídricos Del Municipio De Soacha	346-347 (MCCNO)	Thriving Earth Project
2:15PM-5:45PM	SY13A – Intersecting Inequities: Policy, Advocacy, and Community Science for Environmental Justice II Oral	344-345 (NOLA CC)	Community Engaged Science

Tuesday, December 16

8:30AM-9:30AM	Science and Society – Science Policy Morning Roundtable	Hall B-1 (Connections Hall) Jambalaya Lounge	Thriving Earth Participant
9:45AM-10:45AM	AGU Thriving Earth Exchange Participants, Volunteers, Funders and Partners	Hall B-1 (Connections Hall) Mardi Gras Lounge (New Orleans Convention Center)	Run by Thriving Earth
10:30AM-12:00PM	SE22A – The Day the Trees Came Down: Lessons Learned of How Community Organizations and Public Entities Can Continue to Build Trust to Bridge the Gap of Maintaining Public Confidence	343 (NOLA CC)	Thriving Earth Participant
1:00PM-2:00PM	TH23I – NASA GLOBE at 30	283-285 (NOLA CC)	Community Engaged Science

Wednesday, December 17

8:30AM-10:00AM	SY31A – The Coproduction, Implementation, and Communication of Climate Services in the United States and Abroad I Oral	346-347 MCCNO	Run by Thriving Earth
8:30AM-8:40AM	SY31A-01Powering Climate Solutions with People: Community-Driven Science for Resilience in Coastal Florida (presentation in session above)	346-347 (MCCNO)	Thriving Earth Project
8:30AM-12:00PM	Ka Wai Ola: Indigenous Water Hydrology Study in Comprehensive Strategic Community Planning	Hall EFG (Poster Hall) (MCCNO)	Thriving Earth Project
10:30AM-12:00PM	SY32A – Science and Society: Community Science and Citizen Science I Oral	346-347 (NOLA CC)	Community Engaged Science
10:50AM-11:00AM	SY32A-03Where Science Meets Spirit: Co-Creating a Climate Assembly Rooted in Community, Ritual, and Resilience in Florida (presented in session above)	346-347 (MCCNO)	Thriving Earth Project
11:00AM – 12:00PM	Coproduction, Implementation, and Communication of Climate Services in the United States and Abroad Oral – Follow up discussion	Hall EFG (Poster Hall) Pod 3	Co-hosted by Thriving Earth
1:00PM-1:45PM	Connecting Science to Communities: An intro guide to co-creating projects that address local community needs using your science expertise	AGU Central	Run by Thriving Earth Exchange
2:00PM-2:45PM	Science in Action: Advancing Climate Resilience and Environmental Justice through Local and State Policy Engagement	Hall B-2/C, AGU Central, Prof. Dev. Sessions (New Orleans Convention Center)	Thriving Earth Participant Co-hosted by Thriving Earth
2:15PM-5:45PM	SY33B – Science and Society: Community Science and Citizen Science II Poster	Hall EFG (Poster Hall) (NOLA CC)	Community Engaged Science
2:15PM-5:45PM poster walk at 2:15	SY33C – The Coproduction, Implementation, and Communication of Climate Services in the United States and Abroad II Poster	Hall EFG Poster Hall New Orleans Convention Center	Run by Thriving Earth
2:15PM-5:45PM	Faith Communities as Partners in Community Science (Poster in session above)	Hall EFG (Poster Hall) (MCCNO)	Thriving Earth Project
2:15PM-5:45PM	An Interdisciplinary Framework for Flood Forecasting, Ground Motion Detection, and Community Resilience in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania (Poster in session above)	Hall EFG (Poster Hall) (New Orleans Convention Center)	Thriving Earth Project
2:50PM-5:45PM	A Community-Driven Effort to Assess the Impact of Underwater Noise Pollution from a Liquified Natural Gas Facility at the Mouth of Louisiana’s Calcasieu River (Poster in session above)	Hall EFG (Poster Hall) (MCCNO)	Thriving Earth Project
4:15PM-5:45PM	U34A – Independent Science: Past, Present, and Future Opportunities for Transcending Disruptions Oral	E-2 (NOLA CC)	Community Engaged Science
4:15PM-5:45PM	SE34A – Grassroots Knowledge and Coastal Stewardship in Cameron Parish: Lessons for Sustainable Fisheries	342 (NOLA CC)	Thriving Earth Project

Thursday, December 18

9:45AM-10:45AM	Thriving Earth Exchange Open Office Hours	Meeting room E112	Run by Thriving Earth
2:33PM-2:44PM	SY43A-02 Two Cities, One Struggle: Air Pollution and Environmental Injustice in West Anniston and Detroit	346-347 (MCCNO)	Thriving Earth Project
4:15PM-5:45PM	U44A – Expanding Our Scientific Reach: Experiences, Lessons Learned, and Best Practices for Engaging Broader Audiences in the Doing and Benefits of Science Oral	E-2 New Orleans Convention Center	Community Engaged Science
4:20PM-4:30PM	U44A-01 Co-Creating Resilience: The Space Coast RESCUE Model for Community-University-Municipal Flood Mitigation	E-2 (MCCNO)	Thriving Earth Project
6:00PM-7:00PM	TH45D – Community Science Storytelling: Using Short-Form Documentaries to Illustrate Impacts, Processes, and Best Practices	288-290 MCCNO	Run by Thriving Earth

Friday, December 19

8:30AM-10:30AM	SY51B – Powering Science Discoveries and Solutions with People: Insights from Multiple Models of Participatory Science Projects II Oral	346-347 (NOLA CC)	Community Engaged Science
8:38AM-8:50AM	SY51B-01 Climate Resilience from the Ground Up Community Science and Adaptation in Coastal Florida (presentation in session above)	346-347 (MCCNO)	Thriving Earth Project

Related and Ancillary

Below are some additional events, talks, posters, sessions, and other activities at AGU25 that you maybe interested in checking out.

Black in Marine Science 5th Year Anniversary Celebration and Film Screening

Join Black in Marine Science for a brunch cruise to celebrate their 5th year anniversary the Saturday after AGU25.

Science and Society Section at AGU25

Check out their website for up-to-date information about their events, talks, posters, and other activities at the meeting.

Science and Society’s AGU25 page

Toxic Tour: Environmental Justice at the Frontlines in Louisiana

The Union of Concerned Scientists, WE ACT for Environmental Justice, and Louisiana community leaders invite you to join a powerful toxic tour exploring the realities of environmental injustice in the Gulf South. Hosted in partnership with Healthy Gulf, the tour will take participants to fenceline communities impacted by industrial pollution and ongoing restoration efforts. The tour will depart from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center at 1 pm December 14 and return by 6 pm.

This event is being provided at no cost to participants.
Transportation provided.
Boxed lunch or light refreshments will be provided.

Space is limited to 100 participants; pre-registration is required.

Environmental Justice Panel

Join a panel discussion on perspectives, lessons, and leadership from fenceline communities in Louisiana, during the week of the 2025 American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting. Community-based scientists, advocates, and researchers who expose environmental injustices often face intimidation, funding cuts, and institutional barriers. Yet, frontline communities have long persisted-using science, data, and advocacy to fight for health, safety, and justice.

This interactive panel will bring together scientists, legal experts, and community leaders to discuss how we can defend truth and transparency in science, elevate community knowledge, and build durable alliances between research institutions and those living on the frontlines of environmental harm. Panelists Include:
Jane Patton – Center for International Environmental Law (moderator)
Kim Terrell – Environmental Integrity Project, former Tulane scientist
Sharon Lavigne – Rise St. James
Caitlion Hunter – Rise St. James

Date: Tuesday, December 16
Time: 6:00–8:30 p.m. CT
Location: Maria’s Oyster Bar, 752 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA 70130

Resources

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70130

Closest Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
1 Terminal Dr, Kenner, LA 70062
https://flymsy.com/.

Getting Around New Orleans
Taxis, Uber and Lyft are all readily available. You can also take public transportation (buses and the streetcar) to many locations throughout the city. The bus from the airport to downtown is $1.50 and from there it is about a 20 minute walk to the convention center. There is a streetcar stop that is right next to the convention center, too.

If you want to take public transit, be sure to download the city’s public transportation app called Le Pass: https://www.norta.com/ride-with-us/how-to-pay/lepass . This will let you find the closest option, track when transit is arriving or delayed, and you can load funds onto the app so you do not have to worry about having exact change (conductors will not give you change!) To pay, just open the app and tap your phone and/or show the conductor your pass on the app. You can also plan your public transit ahead of time on their website: https://www.norta.com/rider-tools.

When you register for AGU25, there will be an option to book housing. You can also do this independent of your registration by going here: https://www.agu.org/annual-meeting/attend#in-person#housing . AGU has negotiated rates with local hotels so it is often much cheaper to purchase your room through this process. The hotel options should show you how far away each hotel is and average price for a basic room allowing you to balance convenience and cost. You can also sort and filter based on factors like price, distance, wi-fi access, etc.
The housing closes on November 19^th. If you do not see any good options left via AGU25 housing or you missed the housing deadline, you can also book your own room. If you’re willing to walk a little or take public transportation, you can find cheap rooms throughout the French Quarter. The Streetcar – 49 – Riverfront Streetcar can take you from the French Quarter area to the Julia stop, which is right next to the convention center.

Download the App: AGU Meetings has an app that will have the most up to date information about sessions, search features to find talks/events, maps, and lots of useful information. The meeting usually gets loaded into the app about a month ahead of the conference. You can download the Apple version here and the Android version here.
Build a Schedule Ahead of Time: The conference can be huge and overwhelming with all of the options offered. But the App and resources like session finder can help you identify activities worth attending. Having a schedule will help you make the most of your time and plan your day. Thriving Earth will share some recommended sessions and talks related to community science, too. You can access the session finder here, which allows you to enter keywords and will pull up related activities: https://www.agu.org/session-finder
Find a Conference Buddy: Thriving Earth Exchange will share some opportunities to connect to other community science participants who will be attending. Don’t hesitate to suggest pairing up and attending talks, receptions, poster sessions, etc. together. Conferences are more fun with friends!
Be Kind to Yourself: The conference is huge and the convention center is gigantic. It can feel overwhelming and at times exhausting. Build in breaks, time to rest, meals and time to socialize. The value of conferences is in more than just the formal sessions. But you also can’t get everything out of a conference if you’re worn out.
Embrace the Unpredictable: Sometimes the best moments at conferences happen in the hallways between sessions. Schedules are great but it is also OK to take advantage of the moment. Grab a coffee with a new connection, check out a talk you just found out about, stop in on a social activity or reception.
Explore the Exhibit Hall: Vendors, universities, non-profits, government organizations, and more can all have a booth in the exhibit hall. Your registration will get you free entry and it is worth wandering around the hall. You can learn about great resources that could benefit your own projects, connect to potential partners and funders, pick up some fun swag, and even cuddle some puppies that are up for adoption.
Professional Development: Learning sessions, workshops, resume reviews, career sessions, and lots of other resources are available at the conference to support professional development. Much of this is free for registered attendees so sign up, attend, and grow! There are even free headshots offered at AGU Central where a professional photographer will take your picture and you’ll receive them via email.
What to Wear: AGU’s conferences attendees typically wear “dressy casual.” This can look like a nice office appropriate work-shirt and slacks, a dress, or a button-up shirt with a jacket and nicer jeans. Attendees are also invited to wear clothing that is culturally important such as a sari, throbe, an agbada, regalia, huipil, etc. Additionally, religious clothing and accessories such as a hijab, niqab or burqa, turbans, a kippah, habit, or bindi are warmly welcomed. Community members and members of organizations may also wear shirts or other garments indicating their organization/group. Whatever clothing you pick, make sure to wear comfortable shoes. The conference will include a lot of walking so you’ll see even people in formal suits wearing tennis shoes!
Note: check out the AGU25 accessibility resources if you need a scooter, chairs, or other supports.

First time attending AGU Annual Meeting? It can feel overwhelming but don’t fret – we’ve got you covered. Below are some internal and external resources.

Webinar for First Time Attendees to AGU Annual Meeting:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOQqyhqBGFQ
Beginners Guide to the Annual Meeting: https://eos.org/opinions/beginners-guide-to-the-agu-fall-meeting
Blog with Tips for Navigating, Networking and Sharing your Research at AGU: https://community.esri.com/t5/earth-sciences-blog/agu-conference-guide-navigating-networking-and/ba-p/1556893
UC San Diego tips for presentations and conferences:https://ugresearch.ucsd.edu/conferences/conference-preparation.html#oral-presentations-eg-powerpoint

Accessibility: Whether you need ASL interpreters, mobility devices, assurances that there will be a chair next to your poster, a place to pump, or other accommodations AGU is happy to help. You can find out more including how to let the meetings team know what would help by going here: https://www.agu.org/annual-meeting/attend#accessibility
Prayer/Meditation Rooms: AGU always arranges a space where people can pray or meditate as needed. The room location will be noted in the final program.
Safe AGU: AGU is dedicated to a safe and supportive experience for all attendees. You can read the code of conduct here: https://www.agu.org/plan-for-a-meeting/agumeetings/meetings-resources/meetings-code-of-conduct . There will be staff walking around with large green buttons on their shirts that say, “Safe AGU.” If you ever feel unsafe, witness a code of conduct violation, or need help you can flag down one of these staff. You can also go to any security person or find staff at the registration areas or AGU Central. We are here to help.
Forget Something?: The convention center has a UPS Store that can print flyers or posters and a convenience store called Dutch’s that has charging cables, basic pharmacy options, and snacks. If you’ve lost something, you can call the convention center’s lost and found line at 504-582-3040.
Food: The convention center has restaurants, though they are mostly fast food and do not always accommodate all of the dietary requirements that individuals may have. Within a 10-15 minute walk you can get to some of the best food in the city. Here are a few local resources to help you find meals if you have additional requirements or just want something more interesting than convention center fast food:
– Halal Food
– Kosher Food
– Vegetarian & Vegan
– Gluten Free
– Fine Dining
– Cheap but Tasty
Childcare: AGU partnered with a local childcare provider to offer hourly options. You can learn more and register a child age 3 months to 12 years old here: https://form.jotform.com/KiddieCorp/agukids . Nursing Mothers Rooms are located in both Lobby B and Lobby H at the convention center.

If you’ve been invited to be part of a presentation or panel or submitted an abstract, here are a few tips and resources.

Posters: You can find the guideline for poster sizes and best practices here: https://www.agu.org/annual-meeting/present#presenter-resources#poster-requirements. Printing can be done at the conference center. AGU usually shares information about poster printing via emails leading up to the conference so be sure to check your email.
Presenters: If you are giving a formal talk or presentation, this site has useful information about requirements, process, and tips: https://www.agu.org/annual-meeting/present#presenter-resources#training
Invited Panelist: Some conference activities are more relaxed in that you are not expected to present a formal talk. Panels, for example, often ask participants to briefly share about who they are and their perspective or insights on a topic and then open things up to questions from the audience. If you have questions, speak to the person who invited you to ensure you know what is required.
Promoting Your Work: AGU has some social media tools for promoting your activities at the conference. This site has logos, fun zoom backgrounds, powerpoint templates, and a social media guide with a link to a set of templates https://agu.mediavalet.com/portals/AGU25 . If you’re sharing about your Thriving Earth Exchange activities feel free to tag us on social media and we can reshare!