Nat Rev Earth Environ
Nature Reviews Earth & Environment (ISSN: 2662-138X) is a premier monthly journal published by Springer Nature, dedicated to providing authoritative, accessible, and comprehensive reviews across the full breadth of the Earth and environmental sciences. The journal’s scope spans critical disciplines including solid Earth geophysics, climate dynamics, oceanography, hydrology, glaciology, biogeochemistry, atmospheric science, and sustainability studies, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research that addresses pressing global challenges such as climate change, natural hazards, resource management, and ecosystem health. Its content primarily comprises invited Review Articles, which synthesize the latest advances and debates in a field, alongside shorter Perspectives, Comments, and News & Views pieces that offer critical analysis and context. Occasionally, the journal also publishes Roadmaps that outline future research directions. The target audience is broad, encompassing academic researchers, policy makers, industry professionals, and educators who require a high-level yet rigorous synthesis of complex topics to stay informed across the rapidly evolving Earth system sciences. Notable features include its exclusive online publication, open access options for authors, and a dedicated editorial team of professional editors who work closely with leading scientists to ensure clarity, accuracy, and relevance. With a remarkable 2026 Impact Factor of 37.2140, the journal consistently ranks in the top tier (JCR Quartile Q1) within both Geosciences, Multidisciplinary and Environmental Sciences categories, placing it among the most influential and highly cited journals in the field. This standing, combined with its authoritative review content and broad interdisciplinary reach, makes Nature Reviews Earth & Environment an indispensable resource for advancing understanding of the Earth system.