What's Happening?
Nature Journal has announced an open call for submissions to its Paleoclimate Records and Reconstructions Collection, which supports research related to SDG 13: Climate action. This initiative aims to gather datasets that reconstruct Earth's past climate, providing a baseline for understanding current climate variability and refining future projections. The collection welcomes submissions of Data Descriptors, focusing on validating datasets for reliability and quality. All submissions undergo the same peer review process as regular Scientific Data articles, ensuring high editorial standards.
Why It's Important?
The collection is crucial for advancing climate action research by offering insights into long-term climate dynamics and natural drivers of change over geological timescales. By reconstructing past climates, researchers can better interpret present-day climate variability and improve future climate projections. This initiative supports the scientific community's efforts to address climate change by providing robust data for analysis and policy development. It encourages collaboration and data sharing among researchers, enhancing the overall understanding of climate systems.
What's Next?
Researchers are encouraged to submit their work to the collection, contributing to a comprehensive database of paleoclimate records. The collection will be promoted on the Nature Journal's homepage, facilitating access to valuable datasets for climate research. As submissions are accepted, they will be published in Scientific Data, allowing for widespread dissemination and use by the scientific community. This ongoing effort will continue to support climate action initiatives and inform policy decisions based on historical climate data.
