"I've spent my entire scientific career with the AGU. Receiving this kind of recognition from my fellow AGU scientists is an honor beyond what I could have asked for. It is also a recognition of the Italian and Paduan scientific school, where I was educated and to which I owe the opportunity to address the most current and exciting scientific topics on an international scale", said Professor Marco Marani of the University of Padua, who was elected Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), joining a group of only 52 scientists chosen for 2025. The AGU is the world's largest association for Earth and space sciences, with over 60,000 members in 137 countries. The AGU awards this honor to a limited number of individuals each year who have made exceptional contributions. Since the program's start in 1962, fewer than 0.1% of AGU members have been chosen as Fellows annually. AGU Fellows are recognized for their scientific eminence, demonstrated through discoveries, innovations, or advancements that move Earth and space sciences forward. Professor Marco Marani, Director of the Center for Studies on the Impacts of Climate Change (CRITICAL) at the University of Padua (Rovigo Campus), was chosen for his exceptional scientific accomplishments and exemplary leadership. His contributions have significantly enhanced our comprehension of coastal geomorphology and the modeling of extreme events, with a particular emphasis on the effects of climate change. The award will be presented at the AGU General Assembly, which will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, from December 15 to 19, 2025.