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17 Jan 2024 Copernicus Publications launches ROR integration for corresponding authors

Copernicus Publications started using the Research Organization Registry (ROR) database as the framework to assign institutional identifiers to corresponding authors in order to disambiguate affiliations listed on a published article and greatly enhancing the reporting capabilities to all academic stakeholders. Please read more.

17 Jan 2024 Copernicus Publications launches ROR integration for corresponding authors

Copernicus Publications started using the Research Organization Registry (ROR) database as the framework to assign institutional identifiers to corresponding authors in order to disambiguate affiliations listed on a published article and greatly enhancing the reporting capabilities to all academic stakeholders. Please read more.

05 Dec 2023 Global Carbon Budget 2023

A group of more than 100 researchers from more than 15 countries compiled and documented an annual global carbon budget covering sources and sinks. The results were published today in ESSD.

05 Dec 2023 Global Carbon Budget 2023

A group of more than 100 researchers from more than 15 countries compiled and documented an annual global carbon budget covering sources and sinks. The results were published today in ESSD.

30 Jun 2023 Release of journal metrics 2022

The journal metrics 2022 were released. Please find further information on the journal metrics page.

30 Jun 2023 Release of journal metrics 2022

The journal metrics 2022 were released. Please find further information on the journal metrics page.

27 Jun 2023 Referee nomination improved

To offer our journal editors a better service and an improved experience in our online system, we have significantly improved the referee nomination tool in our review system Copernicus Office Editor. Experience more and take a look.

27 Jun 2023 Referee nomination improved

To offer our journal editors a better service and an improved experience in our online system, we have significantly improved the referee nomination tool in our review system Copernicus Office Editor. Experience more and take a look.

08 Jun 2023 Indicators of Global Climate Change 2022: annual update of large-scale indicators of the state of the climate system and human influence

ESSD announces the publication of an update to IPCC's most recent (6th) assessment. Read more.

08 Jun 2023 Indicators of Global Climate Change 2022: annual update of large-scale indicators of the state of the climate system and human influence

ESSD announces the publication of an update to IPCC's most recent (6th) assessment. Read more.

20 Apr 2023 Mass balance of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets from 1992 to 2020

The authors present a new record of the Earth's polar ice sheet mass balance produced by aggregating 50 satellite-based estimates of ice sheet mass change.

20 Apr 2023 Mass balance of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets from 1992 to 2020

The authors present a new record of the Earth's polar ice sheet mass balance produced by aggregating 50 satellite-based estimates of ice sheet mass change.

17 Apr 2023 Heat stored in the Earth system 1960–2020: where does the energy go?

ESSD announces the publication of the second version of Heat stored in the Earth system 1960–2020: where does the energy go? Read more.

17 Apr 2023 Heat stored in the Earth system 1960–2020: where does the energy go?

ESSD announces the publication of the second version of Heat stored in the Earth system 1960–2020: where does the energy go? Read more.

21 Mar 2023 The consolidated European synthesis of CH4 and N2O emissions for the European Union and United Kingdom: 1990–2019

This study updates the state-of-the-art scientific overview of CH4 and N2O emissions in the EU27 and UK in Petrescu et al. (2021a). Yearly updates are needed to improve the different respective approaches and to inform on the development of formal verification systems. Read more.

21 Mar 2023 The consolidated European synthesis of CH4 and N2O emissions for the European Union and United Kingdom: 1990–2019

This study updates the state-of-the-art scientific overview of CH4 and N2O emissions in the EU27 and UK in Petrescu et al. (2021a). Yearly updates are needed to improve the different respective approaches and to inform on the development of formal verification systems. Read more.

07 Mar 2023 National CO2 budgets (2015–2020) inferred from atmospheric CO2 observations in support of the global stocktake

Nations need to track their emissions and removals of CO2 over time to determine whether emission reduction actions are having the intended effect of reducing national CO2 emissions. These national CO2 emissions include fossil fuel emissions as well as emissions and removals of CO2 from the terrestrial biosphere (terrestrial carbon stocks), which are impacted by deforestation (CO2 emissions) and reforestation or improved land stewardship (CO2 removals). In this study, observed variations in atmospheric CO2 concentrations are used to infer "top-down" net emissions and removals of CO2 for more than 100 countries across the world during 2015–2020.

07 Mar 2023 National CO2 budgets (2015–2020) inferred from atmospheric CO2 observations in support of the global stocktake

Nations need to track their emissions and removals of CO2 over time to determine whether emission reduction actions are having the intended effect of reducing national CO2 emissions. These national CO2 emissions include fossil fuel emissions as well as emissions and removals of CO2 from the terrestrial biosphere (terrestrial carbon stocks), which are impacted by deforestation (CO2 emissions) and reforestation or improved land stewardship (CO2 removals). In this study, observed variations in atmospheric CO2 concentrations are used to infer "top-down" net emissions and removals of CO2 for more than 100 countries across the world during 2015–2020.

14 Feb 2023 Journal website facelift

In the coming days and weeks, readers of our journals will experience a facelift of our websites. Read more about the background.

14 Feb 2023 Journal website facelift

In the coming days and weeks, readers of our journals will experience a facelift of our websites. Read more about the background.

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27 Jan 2023 New agreement between Jisc and Copernicus Publications

Copernicus Publications is delighted to announce a new agreement with the UK-based Jisc (Joint Information Systems Committee) to streamline open-access publishing for their members. Read more.

27 Jan 2023 New agreement between Jisc and Copernicus Publications

Copernicus Publications is delighted to announce a new agreement with the UK-based Jisc (Joint Information Systems Committee) to streamline open-access publishing for their members. Read more.

30 Nov 2022 ESSD steps into a new phase of open data and community outreach

From 2023, ESSD will serve the Earth science community with new subject domains, new editorial teams, and intensified community outreach. ESSD will also introduce APCs for the first time to keep the journal and its community services sustainable. Read our news item for more information.

30 Nov 2022 ESSD steps into a new phase of open data and community outreach

From 2023, ESSD will serve the Earth science community with new subject domains, new editorial teams, and intensified community outreach. ESSD will also introduce APCs for the first time to keep the journal and its community services sustainable. Read our news item for more information.

14 Nov 2022 CMIP products' licence updated to CC BY 4.0

From October 2022, the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) panel announces open access to CMIP6 products under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Read more.

14 Nov 2022 CMIP products' licence updated to CC BY 4.0

From October 2022, the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP) panel announces open access to CMIP6 products under the CC BY 4.0 licence. Read more.

11 Nov 2022 Global Carbon Budget 2022 – Science community assesses carbon emissions

A group of more than 100 researchers from more than 15 countries compiled and documented an annual global carbon budget covering sources and sinks. The results were published today in ESSD.

11 Nov 2022 Global Carbon Budget 2022 – Science community assesses carbon emissions

A group of more than 100 researchers from more than 15 countries compiled and documented an annual global carbon budget covering sources and sinks. The results were published today in ESSD.

06 Sep 2022 Atmospheric science chief editor to join ESSD?

We need one additional volunteer: a chief editor for atmospheric sciences. Read more.

06 Sep 2022 Atmospheric science chief editor to join ESSD?

We need one additional volunteer: a chief editor for atmospheric sciences. Read more.

10 Aug 2022 Elevation change of the Antarctic Ice Sheet: 1985 to 2020

The longest observational record available to study the mass balance of the Earth’s ice sheets comes from satellite altimeters. This record consists of multiple satellite missions with different measurements and quality, and it must be cross-calibrated and integrated into a consistent record for scientific use. In this newly-published paper, the authors present a novel approach for generating such a record providing a seamless record of elevation change for the Antarctic Ice Sheet that spans the period 1985 to 2020.

10 Aug 2022 Elevation change of the Antarctic Ice Sheet: 1985 to 2020

The longest observational record available to study the mass balance of the Earth’s ice sheets comes from satellite altimeters. This record consists of multiple satellite missions with different measurements and quality, and it must be cross-calibrated and integrated into a consistent record for scientific use. In this newly-published paper, the authors present a novel approach for generating such a record providing a seamless record of elevation change for the Antarctic Ice Sheet that spans the period 1985 to 2020.

04 Jul 2022 Join the open-data revolution

ESSD is looking for editors! Interested in land, ice, ocean, atmosphere, or climate data? Looking for an opportunity to serve your community while advancing your career? Do you offer curiosity, flexibility, and geniality, coupled with a commitment to open-access principles? Read more.

04 Jul 2022 Join the open-data revolution

ESSD is looking for editors! Interested in land, ice, ocean, atmosphere, or climate data? Looking for an opportunity to serve your community while advancing your career? Do you offer curiosity, flexibility, and geniality, coupled with a commitment to open-access principles? Read more.

28 Jun 2022 Release of journal metrics 2021

The journal metrics 2021 were released and the current numbers are available from the journal metrics overview.

28 Jun 2022 Release of journal metrics 2021

The journal metrics 2021 were released and the current numbers are available from the journal metrics overview.

12 May 2022 Greenland Geothermal Heat Flow Database and Map (Version 1)

The authors assemble all available geothermal heat flow measurements collected in and around Greenland into a new database. They use this database of point measurements, in combination with other geophysical datasets, to model geothermal heat flow in and around Greenland.

12 May 2022 Greenland Geothermal Heat Flow Database and Map (Version 1)

The authors assemble all available geothermal heat flow measurements collected in and around Greenland into a new database. They use this database of point measurements, in combination with other geophysical datasets, to model geothermal heat flow in and around Greenland.

26 Apr 2022 Global Carbon Budget 2021 published

After preprint posting in November 2021 and public discussion, the final-revised version of the Global Carbon Budget has been published.

26 Apr 2022 Global Carbon Budget 2021 published

After preprint posting in November 2021 and public discussion, the final-revised version of the Global Carbon Budget has been published.

07 Feb 2022 Global sea-level budget and ocean-mass budget, with a focus on advanced data products and uncertainty characterisation

Global mean sea-level change observed from 1993 to 2016 (mean rate of 3.05 mm yr−1) matches the combined effect of changes in water density (thermal expansion) and ocean mass. Ocean-mass change has been assessed through the contributions from glaciers, ice sheets, and land water storage or directly from satellite data since 2003.

07 Feb 2022 Global sea-level budget and ocean-mass budget, with a focus on advanced data products and uncertainty characterisation

Global mean sea-level change observed from 1993 to 2016 (mean rate of 3.05 mm yr−1) matches the combined effect of changes in water density (thermal expansion) and ocean mass. Ocean-mass change has been assessed through the contributions from glaciers, ice sheets, and land water storage or directly from satellite data since 2003.

21 Dec 2021 Season's greetings from Copernicus and review deadline extensions

At the end of the year, we would like to express our deep gratitude for our collaboration with all editors, referees, and authors in 2021. Please take a look at our Christmas card. Since our virtual office is closed from 23 Dec to 2 Jan and a significant number of editors and referees pause their work over the Christmas days, we extended all journal review deadlines: deadlines expiring shortly before or over Christmas have been extended to the week after and deadlines expiring after Christmas or over New Year have been extended to after New Year’s Day. Season's greetings and a happy New Year. Please stay healthy.

21 Dec 2021 Season's greetings from Copernicus and review deadline extensions

At the end of the year, we would like to express our deep gratitude for our collaboration with all editors, referees, and authors in 2021. Please take a look at our Christmas card. Since our virtual office is closed from 23 Dec to 2 Jan and a significant number of editors and referees pause their work over the Christmas days, we extended all journal review deadlines: deadlines expiring shortly before or over Christmas have been extended to the week after and deadlines expiring after Christmas or over New Year have been extended to after New Year’s Day. Season's greetings and a happy New Year. Please stay healthy.

14 Dec 2021 Estimating population and urban areas at risk of coastal hazards, 1990–2015: how data choices matter

New estimates of population and land area by settlement types within low-elevation coastal zones (LECZs) based on four sources of population data, four sources of settlement data and four sources of elevation data for the years 1990, 2000 and 2015. The paper describes the sensitivity of these estimates and discusses the fitness of use guiding user decisions.

14 Dec 2021 Estimating population and urban areas at risk of coastal hazards, 1990–2015: how data choices matter

New estimates of population and land area by settlement types within low-elevation coastal zones (LECZs) based on four sources of population data, four sources of settlement data and four sources of elevation data for the years 1990, 2000 and 2015. The paper describes the sensitivity of these estimates and discusses the fitness of use guiding user decisions.

06 Dec 2021 ESSD in the media during COP 26

ESSD data descriptions made a splash during UNFCCC COP 26 meetings in Glasgow. Those following press coverage of the conference will have noticed journalists' attention to the global carbon budget, global emissions inventory, comparisons of bottom-up emissions to atmospheric inversions, documentation of agricultural emissions within "the farm" versus those arising from post-harvest processing, definitive products from Europe's Joint Research Council (e.g. EDGAR) and from UN's FAO, etc. – all recently published by or currently evaluated within ESSD.

06 Dec 2021 ESSD in the media during COP 26

ESSD data descriptions made a splash during UNFCCC COP 26 meetings in Glasgow. Those following press coverage of the conference will have noticed journalists' attention to the global carbon budget, global emissions inventory, comparisons of bottom-up emissions to atmospheric inversions, documentation of agricultural emissions within "the farm" versus those arising from post-harvest processing, definitive products from Europe's Joint Research Council (e.g. EDGAR) and from UN's FAO, etc. – all recently published by or currently evaluated within ESSD.

10 Nov 2021 A comprehensive and synthetic dataset for global, regional, and national greenhouse gas emissions by sector 1970–2018 with an extension to 2019

A team of international researchers has compiled a comprehensive inventory of greenhouse gas emissions covering nearly 50 years: 1970 to 2018 with provisional extension to 2019.

10 Nov 2021 A comprehensive and synthetic dataset for global, regional, and national greenhouse gas emissions by sector 1970–2018 with an extension to 2019

A team of international researchers has compiled a comprehensive inventory of greenhouse gas emissions covering nearly 50 years: 1970 to 2018 with provisional extension to 2019.

04 Nov 2021 Global Carbon Budget 2021

Nearly 100 researchers from 70 institutions across 18 nations have – for the 10th consecutive year – synthesized global and regional measurements, national statistics, and model outcomes to submit an updated Global Carbon Budget 2021 to the Earth System Science Data journal.

04 Nov 2021 Global Carbon Budget 2021

Nearly 100 researchers from 70 institutions across 18 nations have – for the 10th consecutive year – synthesized global and regional measurements, national statistics, and model outcomes to submit an updated Global Carbon Budget 2021 to the Earth System Science Data journal.

25 Aug 2021 EUREC4A

The EUREC4A field campaign, designed to test hypothesized mechanisms by which clouds respond to warming and benchmark next-generation Earth-system models, is presented.

25 Aug 2021 EUREC4A

The EUREC4A field campaign, designed to test hypothesized mechanisms by which clouds respond to warming and benchmark next-generation Earth-system models, is presented.

27 Jul 2021 ESSD seeks a Chief Science Editor

The prominent Copernicus journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) is seeking a chief science editor. The science editor will work with executive and managing editors to guide and advance ESSD's role as a leader in publishing high-quality data descriptions. This editorial team serves as ambassadors for the journal throughout multiple communities of the Earth sciences and recruits and supports topical editors.

27 Jul 2021 ESSD seeks a Chief Science Editor

The prominent Copernicus journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) is seeking a chief science editor. The science editor will work with executive and managing editors to guide and advance ESSD's role as a leader in publishing high-quality data descriptions. This editorial team serves as ambassadors for the journal throughout multiple communities of the Earth sciences and recruits and supports topical editors.

19 Jul 2021 Greenland ice velocity maps from the PROMICE project

The PROMICE Ice Velocity product is a time series of Greenland Ice Sheet ice velocity mosaics spanning September 2016 to present.

19 Jul 2021 Greenland ice velocity maps from the PROMICE project

The PROMICE Ice Velocity product is a time series of Greenland Ice Sheet ice velocity mosaics spanning September 2016 to present.

30 Jun 2021 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the journal metrics overview.

30 Jun 2021 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the journal metrics overview.

28 May 2021 Two new ESSD articles evaluate in detail the greenhouse gas emissions across the European domain

Earth System Science Data (ESSD) announces the publication of two greenhouse gas synthesis papers built on results from the VERIFY project (Petrescu et al., 2020).

28 May 2021 Two new ESSD articles evaluate in detail the greenhouse gas emissions across the European domain

Earth System Science Data (ESSD) announces the publication of two greenhouse gas synthesis papers built on results from the VERIFY project (Petrescu et al., 2020).

08 Feb 2021 Country-level and gridded estimates of wastewater production, collection, treatment and reuse

Continually improving and affordable wastewater management provides opportunities for both pollution reduction and clean water supply augmentation. This study provides a global outlook on the state of domestic and industrial wastewater production, collection, treatment and reuse.

08 Feb 2021 Country-level and gridded estimates of wastewater production, collection, treatment and reuse

Continually improving and affordable wastewater management provides opportunities for both pollution reduction and clean water supply augmentation. This study provides a global outlook on the state of domestic and industrial wastewater production, collection, treatment and reuse.

04 Feb 2021 Paul J. Crutzen has passed away on 28 January 2021

With great sadness, we have to announce that Paul J. Crutzen has passed away on 28 January 2021. Paul was not only an outstanding scientist and scholar, but a friend, colleague, and mentor for generations of scientists. He had also been a long-time supporter of open-access publishing, encouraged us in founding ESSD, and served on the advisory board of ESSD for many years. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family. (Image credit: MPI for Chemistry)

04 Feb 2021 Paul J. Crutzen has passed away on 28 January 2021

With great sadness, we have to announce that Paul J. Crutzen has passed away on 28 January 2021. Paul was not only an outstanding scientist and scholar, but a friend, colleague, and mentor for generations of scientists. He had also been a long-time supporter of open-access publishing, encouraged us in founding ESSD, and served on the advisory board of ESSD for many years. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family. (Image credit: MPI for Chemistry)

11 Dec 2020 Global Carbon Budget 2020

The Copernicus open-access journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) announces publication of the Earth's carbon budget for 2019.

11 Dec 2020 Global Carbon Budget 2020

The Copernicus open-access journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) announces publication of the Earth's carbon budget for 2019.

17 Nov 2020 Development of the HadISDH.marine humidity climate monitoring dataset

The authors describe the development and validation of a new near-global gridded marine humidity monitoring product, HadISDH.marine, from air temperature and dew point temperature reported by ships.

17 Nov 2020 Development of the HadISDH.marine humidity climate monitoring dataset

The authors describe the development and validation of a new near-global gridded marine humidity monitoring product, HadISDH.marine, from air temperature and dew point temperature reported by ships.

07 Sep 2020 Heat stored in the Earth system: where does the energy go?

ESSD announces the first publication of a comprehensive Earth energy imbalance that reports energy (heat) accumulating in the ocean, ice, land, and atmosphere. Read more.

07 Sep 2020 Heat stored in the Earth system: where does the energy go?

ESSD announces the first publication of a comprehensive Earth energy imbalance that reports energy (heat) accumulating in the ocean, ice, land, and atmosphere. Read more.

15 Jul 2020 New version of Global Methane Budget published in ESSD

ESSD announces publication of a new version of the Global Methane Budget. Read more.

15 Jul 2020 New version of Global Methane Budget published in ESSD

ESSD announces publication of a new version of the Global Methane Budget. Read more.

30 Jun 2020 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the metrics box on the left-hand side.

30 Jun 2020 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the metrics box on the left-hand side.

01 May 2020 New information on European emissions in ESSD

Earth System Science Data (ESSD) announces the publication of a new study evaluating greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, and other land-use activities across Europe.

01 May 2020 New information on European emissions in ESSD

Earth System Science Data (ESSD) announces the publication of a new study evaluating greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, and other land-use activities across Europe.

07 Jan 2020 Moving ESSD forward

In 2018, Hans Pfeiffenberger and Dave Carlson retired after 10 years of building up ESSD with tremendous dedication and success; 2019 then served as a reorientation phase with the journal managed in the interim by 5 chief editors. Now, by agreement of all parties, we announce our new structure for ESSD.

07 Jan 2020 Moving ESSD forward

In 2018, Hans Pfeiffenberger and Dave Carlson retired after 10 years of building up ESSD with tremendous dedication and success; 2019 then served as a reorientation phase with the journal managed in the interim by 5 chief editors. Now, by agreement of all parties, we announce our new structure for ESSD.

04 Dec 2019 Global Carbon Budget 2019

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2019 were made available in Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

04 Dec 2019 Global Carbon Budget 2019

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2019 were made available in Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

24 Jun 2019 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the metrics box on the left-hand side.

24 Jun 2019 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers are available from the metrics box on the left-hand side.

29 May 2019 Publish your video abstract

A video abstract is a short video statement providing authors with the opportunity to present background information about their findings and to showcase their research activities to a wider audience.

29 May 2019 Publish your video abstract

A video abstract is a short video statement providing authors with the opportunity to present background information about their findings and to showcase their research activities to a wider audience.

18 Apr 2019 Researchers examine historic levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

A study has examined a 2000-year history of greenhouse gases in the world's atmosphere, providing key data for taking action to tackle climate change. The article, led by Dr. Mauro Rubino, a lecturer in Environmental Science at Keele University, has been published in ESSD.

18 Apr 2019 Researchers examine historic levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

A study has examined a 2000-year history of greenhouse gases in the world's atmosphere, providing key data for taking action to tackle climate change. The article, led by Dr. Mauro Rubino, a lecturer in Environmental Science at Keele University, has been published in ESSD.

18 Dec 2018 ESSD editorial

Guidelines, requirements and benefits of the ESSD processes are defined in an editorial recently published in ESSD.

18 Dec 2018 ESSD editorial

Guidelines, requirements and benefits of the ESSD processes are defined in an editorial recently published in ESSD.

05 Dec 2018 Global Carbon Budget 2018

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2018 were made available in Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

05 Dec 2018 Global Carbon Budget 2018

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2018 were made available in Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

23 Nov 2018 Full-text html workflow comes along with mobile-optimized journal websites

Copernicus Publications recently launched its full-text HTML workflow and optimized the ESSD website for mobile devices. Thereby, the user experience is significantly enhanced when reading ESSD articles.

23 Nov 2018 Full-text html workflow comes along with mobile-optimized journal websites

Copernicus Publications recently launched its full-text HTML workflow and optimized the ESSD website for mobile devices. Thereby, the user experience is significantly enhanced when reading ESSD articles.

09 Nov 2018 ESSD welcomes new chief editors

We are very happy to welcome five new chief editors to guide the further development of the data-publishing journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD).

09 Nov 2018 ESSD welcomes new chief editors

We are very happy to welcome five new chief editors to guide the further development of the data-publishing journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD).

09 Jul 2018 Introduction of transparent post-discussion review

On 13 July 2018 Earth System Science Data will introduce the transparent post-discussion review.

09 Jul 2018 Introduction of transparent post-discussion review

On 13 July 2018 Earth System Science Data will introduce the transparent post-discussion review.

27 Jun 2018 New Journal Impact Factors released

The latest Journal Citation Reports® have been published by Clarivate Analytics.

27 Jun 2018 New Journal Impact Factors released

The latest Journal Citation Reports® have been published by Clarivate Analytics.

10 Apr 2018 ESSD celebrates its 10th anniversary

We are very pleased to announce the 10th anniversary of Earth System Science Data. Join us in celebrating 10 years of data publishing at the EGU General Assembly 2018 in Vienna, taking place at the Copernicus booth (exhibition - yellow level), Thursday, 12th April, 15:00.

10 Apr 2018 ESSD celebrates its 10th anniversary

We are very pleased to announce the 10th anniversary of Earth System Science Data. Join us in celebrating 10 years of data publishing at the EGU General Assembly 2018 in Vienna, taking place at the Copernicus booth (exhibition - yellow level), Thursday, 12th April, 15:00.

12 Mar 2018 Global Carbon Budget 2017

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2017 were made available in Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

12 Mar 2018 Global Carbon Budget 2017

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2017 were made available in Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

04 Jul 2017 Update of publication policy

The updated publication policy now is extended by the journal's open access statement, its archiving and indexing scheme, and explicit policies on corrections and retractions.

04 Jul 2017 Update of publication policy

The updated publication policy now is extended by the journal's open access statement, its archiving and indexing scheme, and explicit policies on corrections and retractions.

29 Jun 2017 Revision of editors', referees', and authors' obligations

The general obligations for editors, referees, and authors have been revised to give advice for the appropriate handling of literature suggestions.

29 Jun 2017 Revision of editors', referees', and authors' obligations

The general obligations for editors, referees, and authors have been revised to give advice for the appropriate handling of literature suggestions.

15 Jun 2017 New Journal Impact Factors released

Clarivate Analytics has published the latest Journal Citation Reports®.

15 Jun 2017 New Journal Impact Factors released

Clarivate Analytics has published the latest Journal Citation Reports®.

06 Jun 2017 New licence & copyright agreement

From 6 June onwards, all newly submitted articles, if accepted for publication, will be distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

06 Jun 2017 New licence & copyright agreement

From 6 June onwards, all newly submitted articles, if accepted for publication, will be distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

06 Jun 2017 New display and citation guidelines for DOIs

To make it as easy as possible for users without technical knowledge to cut and paste or click to share DOIs, CrossRef has changed the display and citation guidelines for DOIs from "doi:10.5194/abcd" to "https://doi.org/10.5194/abcd".

06 Jun 2017 New display and citation guidelines for DOIs

To make it as easy as possible for users without technical knowledge to cut and paste or click to share DOIs, CrossRef has changed the display and citation guidelines for DOIs from "doi:10.5194/abcd" to "https://doi.org/10.5194/abcd".

19 May 2017 International Geo Sample Numbers (IGSN) now includable in article assets

Since early 2016, Copernicus Publications has been enabling authors to connect their articles with underlying or related material such as research data, model code, or scientific videos. To enhance reproducibility it is now also possible to include International Geo Sample Numbers (IGSNs) as assets.

19 May 2017 International Geo Sample Numbers (IGSN) now includable in article assets

Since early 2016, Copernicus Publications has been enabling authors to connect their articles with underlying or related material such as research data, model code, or scientific videos. To enhance reproducibility it is now also possible to include International Geo Sample Numbers (IGSNs) as assets.

17 Mar 2017 2017 Tinker-Muse Prize open for nominations

The Tinker-Muse Prize is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in Antarctic science and/or policy and who shows clear potential for sustained major and significant contributions that will enhance the understanding and/or preservation of Antarctica. The deadline for nominations is 17 May 2017.

17 Mar 2017 2017 Tinker-Muse Prize open for nominations

The Tinker-Muse Prize is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in Antarctic science and/or policy and who shows clear potential for sustained major and significant contributions that will enhance the understanding and/or preservation of Antarctica. The deadline for nominations is 17 May 2017.

12 Dec 2016 Inaugural global methane budget published in ESSD

Today, Earth System Science Data published the inaugural global methane budget. This budget quantifies for the first time the ensemble of the many sources and processes that determine global methane concentrations in the atmosphere.

12 Dec 2016 Inaugural global methane budget published in ESSD

Today, Earth System Science Data published the inaugural global methane budget. This budget quantifies for the first time the ensemble of the many sources and processes that determine global methane concentrations in the atmosphere.

14 Nov 2016 Global Carbon Budget 2016: continued low growth in carbon emissions

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2016 were made available in Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

14 Nov 2016 Global Carbon Budget 2016: continued low growth in carbon emissions

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2016 were made available in Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

08 Sep 2016 Geographical distribution of views now available in journal ALMs

Copernicus Publications has extended the article level metrics (ALMs) by showing the geographical distribution of views. This information is available for articles published after 3 August 2016.

08 Sep 2016 Geographical distribution of views now available in journal ALMs

Copernicus Publications has extended the article level metrics (ALMs) by showing the geographical distribution of views. This information is available for articles published after 3 August 2016.

17 Jun 2016 First Journal Impact Factor for ESSD released

The ESSD chief editors are delighted to announce that Earth System Science Data (ESSD) has received its first Journal Impact Factor.

17 Jun 2016 First Journal Impact Factor for ESSD released

The ESSD chief editors are delighted to announce that Earth System Science Data (ESSD) has received its first Journal Impact Factor.

14 Dec 2015 ESSD reception at AGU

We would like to invite you to our ESSD reception at the 2015 AGU Fall Meeting in San Francisco. Please join us on Tuesday, 15 December 2015 at 11:00 at the Copernicus booth (#1133).

14 Dec 2015 ESSD reception at AGU

We would like to invite you to our ESSD reception at the 2015 AGU Fall Meeting in San Francisco. Please join us on Tuesday, 15 December 2015 at 11:00 at the Copernicus booth (#1133).

10 Dec 2015 Workflow of ESSD reorganized

We have summarized the upcoming changes to ESSD by the end of the year.

10 Dec 2015 Workflow of ESSD reorganized

We have summarized the upcoming changes to ESSD by the end of the year.

07 Dec 2015 Global Carbon Budget 2015: global CO2 emissions projected to stall

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2015 were made available in Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

07 Dec 2015 Global Carbon Budget 2015: global CO2 emissions projected to stall

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2015 were made available in Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

29 Oct 2015 Citable video publications for ESSD authors

In cooperation with the TIB|AV-Portal ESSD authors can now add short, citable video abstracts and video supplements to their articles.

29 Oct 2015 Citable video publications for ESSD authors

In cooperation with the TIB|AV-Portal ESSD authors can now add short, citable video abstracts and video supplements to their articles.

14 Oct 2015 New library and payment concept for ESSD

From January 2016 onwards, ESSD will see changes to the way papers are archived and paid for.

14 Oct 2015 New library and payment concept for ESSD

From January 2016 onwards, ESSD will see changes to the way papers are archived and paid for.

25 Jun 2015 ESSD awarded DOAJ Seal

Earth System Science Data (ESSD) has received the new DOAJ Seal which recognizes journals with an exceptionally high level of publishing standards and best practice.

25 Jun 2015 ESSD awarded DOAJ Seal

Earth System Science Data (ESSD) has received the new DOAJ Seal which recognizes journals with an exceptionally high level of publishing standards and best practice.

22 May 2015 ESSD now member of COPE

Earth System Science Data (ESSD) has become a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and thereby subscribes to the principles of COPE.

22 May 2015 ESSD now member of COPE

Earth System Science Data (ESSD) has become a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and thereby subscribes to the principles of COPE.

11 May 2015 6th Plenary Climate Change Data Challenge: call for data sets

In the context of the 6th Plenary RDA meeting, a special challenge aims to connect climate change related data sets with startups, SMEs, and larger organizations with practical application for these data.

11 May 2015 6th Plenary Climate Change Data Challenge: call for data sets

In the context of the 6th Plenary RDA meeting, a special challenge aims to connect climate change related data sets with startups, SMEs, and larger organizations with practical application for these data.

08 May 2015 Global carbon budget 2014: Publication of final revised paper

The peer-review process of the latest annual update of the global carbon budget is completed and the paper has now been published in its final form.

08 May 2015 Global carbon budget 2014: Publication of final revised paper

The peer-review process of the latest annual update of the global carbon budget is completed and the paper has now been published in its final form.

17 Mar 2015 ESSD indexed by Thomson Reuters as first data journal in Earth sciences

ESSD has been indexed in the Web of ScienceTM as one of the first of the emerging genre of data journals.

17 Mar 2015 ESSD indexed by Thomson Reuters as first data journal in Earth sciences

ESSD has been indexed in the Web of ScienceTM as one of the first of the emerging genre of data journals.

27 Feb 2015 Website relaunch

The ESSD website has been given a new look, and the navigation has been adjusted. Further details:

27 Feb 2015 Website relaunch

The ESSD website has been given a new look, and the navigation has been adjusted. Further details:

19 Nov 2014 ESSD provides full-text XML

Earth System Science Data (ESSD) has started an XML-first workflow and will provide all new articles in full-text XML from now on.

19 Nov 2014 ESSD provides full-text XML

Earth System Science Data (ESSD) has started an XML-first workflow and will provide all new articles in full-text XML from now on.

21 Sep 2014 CO2 emissions set to reach new 40 billion tonne record high in 2014

The latest annual update of the global carbon budget shows that the remaining CO2 emission "quota" may be used up in one generation, and half of all fossil fuel reserves may need to be left untapped.

21 Sep 2014 CO2 emissions set to reach new 40 billion tonne record high in 2014

The latest annual update of the global carbon budget shows that the remaining CO2 emission "quota" may be used up in one generation, and half of all fossil fuel reserves may need to be left untapped.

18 Feb 2014 ESSD indexed in Scopus

We are very pleased to announce that Scopus has completed its evaluation of ESSD and will include it in the database.

18 Feb 2014 ESSD indexed in Scopus

We are very pleased to announce that Scopus has completed its evaluation of ESSD and will include it in the database.

19 Jul 2013 Oceanographers publish new global plankton atlas in "Earth System Science Data"

The MAREDAT team has made their first global atlas of marine plankton publicly and freely available through ESSD.

19 Jul 2013 Oceanographers publish new global plankton atlas in "Earth System Science Data"

The MAREDAT team has made their first global atlas of marine plankton publicly and freely available through ESSD.

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