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AGU Advocacy Policy

New Position Statements

AGU invites its members to submit proposals for new position statements. If you see a need for a new position statement, please fill out the submission form.

Policy Contact

Elizabeth Landau
AGU
Public Affairs Manager
Phone: +1 202 777 7535
Fax: +1 202 328 0566
E-mail: elandau@agu.org

Erik Hankin
AGU
Public Affairs Coordinator
Phone: +1 202 777 7523
Fax: +1 202 328 0566
Email: ehankin@agu.org

Kristan Uhlenbrock 
AGU 
Public Affairs Coordinator 
Phone: +1 202 777 7506 
Fax: +1 202 328 0566 
Email: kuhlenbrock@agu.org 

AGU Position Statements and Letters

Position Statements

From time to time the AGU Council adopts position statements that relate the understanding and application of the geophysical sciences to relevant public policy. In making such statements, the Council limits itself to positions that are within the range of available geophysical data or norms of legitimate scientific debate. Each statement expires after four years unless reaffirmed.

Climate Issues

Data Management and Research Policy

Education and Academia

Natural Hazards

Ocean Sciences

Letters

AGU strives to increase awareness and explain the importance of Earth and space science to inform decisions and help shape policy. To do so, AGU drafts and signs letters that provides information and brings attention to issues that affect the science community. Below is a compilation of letters in which AGU was a signatory.

2013

2012

2011

White Papers

AGU works with member experts to create timely reports on policy-relevant Earth and space science information for a wide audience. Reports and executive summaries are available for AGU members, policymakers, and the public to help inform a societal dialogue about these critical issues

AGU galvanizes a community of Earth and space scientists that collaboratively advances and communicates science and its power to ensure a sustainable future.