Major land-atmosphere conference call for proposals

4th iLEAPS Science Conference - Terrestrial ecosystems, atmosphere, and people in the Earth system,
12-16 May 2014 in Nanjing, China.

Published: March 6, 2013

Climate panel seeks reviewers

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is seeking expert reviewers for Working Groups two and three of the Fifth Assessment Report.
The Working Group 2 second order draft review runs 28 March - 24 May. The Working Group 3 second order draft review runs 25 February - 22 April.

Published: March 4, 2013

International workshop: changing chemistry in a changing climate: monsoon

An international workshop to be held in India (Pune 1-3 May 2013) will discuss latest research in atmospheric chemistry, the Asian Monsoon, climate change and health impacts of air pollution. The workshop includes talks by eminent keynote speakers, oral presentations by selected young researchers and poster sessions along with interaction between expert speakers and budding scientists.

Published: February 18, 2013

Smarter use of nutrients will help clean up the planet, say scientists

Press release |

A new report from the IGBP-sponsored International Nitrogen Initiative highlights how humans have massively altered the natural flows of nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrients.

Published: January 22, 2013

Call for nominations for Future Earth Science Committee

The ten-year Future Earth initiative is appointing a scientific committee comprised of academics across the natural and social sciences. The closing date for nominations is 22 February 2013.

Published: January 15, 2013

Black carbon larger cause of climate change than previously assessed

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Black carbon is the second largest man-made contributor to global warming and its influence on climate has been greatly underestimated, according to the first quantitative and comprehensive analysis of this issue.

Published: January 9, 2013

A region-by-region temperature history of the Common Era

Seminar with Thorsten Kiefer, Executive Director of IGBP Past Global Changes project

Published: December 21, 2012

VACANCY: Future Earth interim director

Future Earth is looking for an Interim Director. If you think you have what it takes to establish a major international research programme on Earth system research for global sustainability, apply by February 15th. For more information about this post, see the ICSU website:

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