Global Change Magazine No. 84

This final issue of the magazine takes stock of IGBP’s scientific and institutional accomplishments as well as its contributions to policy and capacity building. It features interviews of several past and current chairs and executive directors; Pauline Dube’s account of how IGBP influenced her career and science in Africa; a personal reflection by João Morais on IGBP and social science; and thoughts from Jack Kaye and Cat Downy about IGBP and Earth observations. The issue also includes two infographics. We hope you enjoy reading it!   

Note: The IGBP timeline has been updated to include the GECAFS project. The IGBP by numbers infographic has been modified to include the correct number of Global Change magazines (11 instead of 10).

The following feature articles from this issue can be read on-line.

Reflections on Earth-system science

Former chairs and executive directors reflect on IGBP’s contributions to the discipline and the way ahead.  

Growing with IGBP
Pauline Dube speaks about her longstanding relationship with the programme.

Engaging policy: IGBP’s three-decade legacy
On the programme’s interaction with and contributions to various policy processes.

IGBP and  Earth observation: a co-evolution
Jack Kaye and Cat Downy on the close and productive interaction between IGBP and the Earth observations agencies.

A personal note on IGBP and the social sciences
Joao Morãis on the history of social-science engagement.

Towards Future Earth: evolution or revolution?
Ninad Bondre and colleagues muse on next steps.

Infographic specials

Download a high resolution jpg of the timeline

Download a high resolution jpg of IGBP by the Numbers