| "The mission of this programme is to promote and carry out high-quality, forefront research on all aspects of the Earth s surface environment as a key component of System Earth and thereby of Earth Sysystem Science. It encompasses the evolution and dynamics of the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and cryosphere, and the interaction between them over the full range of spatial and temporal scales. It focuses on the role of the surface environment and specifically aims to contribute to the prediction of environmental changes to the Earth s surface - including climate change, CO2-rise, ocean acidification, sea-level rise, carbon and nutrient cycles, and water resources.s." |
