Nature Climate Change, the first thematic journal in the Nature Portfolio, is marking its fifteenth anniversary with a special issue reflecting on developments in climate research since its launch in 2011. Over the past decade and a half, the journal has published interdisciplinary research that advances discovery and explores practical solutions, with several articles frequently appearing in Carbon Brief’s annual list of the most discussed climate papers.
The anniversary editorial highlights how climate research has evolved and emphasizes the importance of evidence‑based optimism. Bronwyn Wake, Chief Editor of Nature Climate Change, noted that while risks associated with climate change have become clearer over the years, the research response has also grown stronger and more interconnected. She explained that publishing plays a role in turning evidence into decisions by linking ideas across disciplines and enabling progress that supports long‑term engagement.
Thea Sherer, Springer Nature’s Vice President of Sustainability and Climate Action Officer, commented that publishing peer‑reviewed climate research and ensuring its accessibility is one of the most significant contributions the organization can make to inform decision‑making. She pointed to the scale of Springer Nature’s output, which included more than 100,000 articles and book chapters in 2025, with Nature Climate Change among them.
The journal’s anniversary issue and accompanying editorial provide reflections on the progress of climate science and the role of scholarly publishing in addressing global challenges.
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