Message from the JpGU President

Our previous joint meetings in 2017 and 2020 successfully brought scientists together from around the world—strengthening our global geoscience networks. We’re excited to build on these achievements and take the next step forward. The upcoming meeting in 2026 is a fully joint JpGU-AGU event meaning that all sessions whether or not they include AGU members as conveners are jointly organized by both societies. To ensure inclusive dialogue, English will be the principal language for presentations. However, there is no language policing and we will also make provisions for some presentations to be held in Japanese as needed.

Our 2026 theme—Transformative Science for Life & Earth—reflects the urgent need to connect deep scientific enquiry with planetary stewardship, and to reimagine how science and society can work together. This meeting certainly has the goal of advancing geoscience at its core, but it’s also about making connections, shaping the future, and experiencing the joy of sharing your science beyond your own field.

Let’s make JpGU–AGU 2026 a meeting that truly inspires transformation.