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One Year Since We Dreamed YoRI at the IGC 2024
25 Aug 2025
Exactly one year ago today, we stood at the International Geological Congress (IGC 2024) in Busan, South Korea, with a dream: to amplify the voices of young professionals who not only study the Earth—but care deeply about its future.
In the face of accelerating environmental challenges, we knew it was vital to build a platform where young geoscientists could speak from their regions, in their own words. What began as a small, heartfelt project led by just two people—the IUGS Young Reporters—has since grown into something much bigger.
Today, that dream has become YoRI (the Young Reporters Initiative) a fully funded, officially recognized initiative of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS). With a global team of regional representatives and a strong governance framework, YoRI is now a thriving network supporting youth-driven geoscience communication, especially in underserved regions.
Events like the IGC 2024 remind us of the power of international dialogue to spark long-lasting change.
And beyond the science and strategy, gatherings like these also allow us to discover the beauty of new places. The vibrant city of Busan, with its stunning nightscapes and coastal charm, gave us not just inspiration—but unforgettable memories. (📸 Stay tuned for a few of our favorite moments!)
As we look ahead, YoRI remains committed to creating more of these spaces for collaboration and dialogue. Our mission is clear: to empower the next generation of scientists to engage the world with stories rooted in Geosciences.
YoRI's vice-chair.
Report Submissions Paused: Prepare for 2025!
24 Sep 2024
We would like to inform all current and aspiring IUGS Young Reporters that we will not be accepting reports between September 24, 2024, and March 1, 2025. If you are interested in applying to become a Young Reporter, this is a great time to start brainstorming and preparing your reports or videos! You can choose any topic from those listed in the Open Call document available on our website's homepage.
We look forward to receiving your contributions when submissions reopen in March!
Stay tuned for more updates and keep exploring Earth sciences!
IUGS Announces Winners of the Junior Reporter Activity at IESO 2024
20 Aug. 2024
IUGS representatives, students and some of the winners at the IESO 2024 UIGS Junior Reporters Awards.
IUGS representatives, students and winners at the IESO 2024 UIGS Junior Reporters Awards from different countries (France, Australia, Italy, Oman and United States).
The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) is proud to announce the winners of the Junior Reporter activity, held as part of the IESO 2024. This year, young Earth science enthusiasts showcased their skills through essays and videos, with six outstanding participants recognized for their work.
Top 3 Video Reporters:
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1st place:
Eva Corot 🇫🇷
How to hack (real) clouds?
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2nd Place:
Mario Celentano 🇮🇹
Part 1 - The Vesuvius and its history
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3rd Place:
Marine Maillot 🇫🇷
The hoodoos of the organs of Ille-sur-Têt, an enchanting landscape
Top 3 Essay Reporters:
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1st place:
Edlyn Wang 🇺🇸
Climate Change Amplifying Gulf Dead Zones
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2nd place:
Kevin Hao 🇦🇺
Life-or-Death Climate Crisis on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
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3rd place:
Devan Patel 🇴🇲
Gulf of Oman Hypoxic Crisis
Congratulations to our winners and all participants for their exceptional contributions to the field of Earth sciences!
High School Reporters Program
5 Jun 2024
We are thrilled by the massive response to our High School Reporters Program! In May, we received a remarkable number of applications from enthusiastic high school students eager to contribute. Our editorial committee is diligently reviewing all the written and video submissions. All applicants can expect to receive a response by the end of this June 2024. Stay tuned to this website and social media for the latest updates and reports from our young reporters!
Welcome to our new reporter, María Camila Manosalva!
21 Mar 2024
Maria Camila is a Colombian Geoscientist and her first contribution to the IUGS Young Reporters is a video about the unsusual heat being experienced in Colombia due to El Niño Climate Phenomenon. Check her profile and videos!
The IUGS Young Reporters were present at the 79th Executive Council Meeting and the Geoscience for Africa (or Geoscience in Africa) event in Nairobi, Kenya.
7 Mar 2024
From february 19 to 25 we were at the 79th Executive Council Meeting and the Geoscience for
Africa (or Geoscience in Africa) event in Nairobi, Kenya.
We presented a poster and disseminated our project with leaders in Geosciences from Uganda, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Botswana, Senegal, Mozambique, Namibia, Kenya, Angola, Ghana, and South Africa. We were honored to attend interesting talks about a wide range of topics, from the challenges of Geoscience research in Africa to the geothermal development in Kenya.
We are glad to be able to give voice to the Global South through our project and hope that many African geoscientists will join our team!
Virtual balance meeting with some of our reporters team!
27 Dec 2023
We had a great virtual meeting with some of the members of the IUGS Young Reporters team!
We reflected on this year’s achievements in the framework of the IUGS Young Reporters initiative. John Luden, the IUGS President, joined us!
We look forward to sharing views and strengthening connections. 🌐💪🏽
