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Atmosphere in the Earth System The physical and chemical processes in the atmosphere are highly significant for the climate system. More...
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Ocean in the Earth System The ocean plays an essential role for the climate and for the stability of ecosystems. More...
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Land in the Earth System The land surface influences regional and global climate in the Earth System. More...
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Shelf seas and ecosystems Shelf seas are especially sensitive to changes in global climate. More...
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Monitoring and Assessment The various components of the Earth System, such as the atmosphere, the geosphere and the ocean, interact in a highly complex and still unclarified manner. More...
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Geohazards The greatest and most spectacular natural hazards are storms, floods, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes together with the tsunamis caused by them. More...
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Sustainability and environmental policy Science cannot proceed on the long term without considering cultural and socio-economic aspects. More...
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