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15 Feb 2024 Lisa Alexander awarded Copernicus Medal 2024

The Copernicus Medal 2024 has been awarded to Lisa Alexander for her pioneering and ground-breaking work on climate extremes, observations and model evaluation, her global influence via the World Climate Research Programme, International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences and the World Meteorological Organization, and her excellent leadership of the CLIMDEX project. Read more.

15 Feb 2024 Lisa Alexander awarded Copernicus Medal 2024

The Copernicus Medal 2024 has been awarded to Lisa Alexander for her pioneering and ground-breaking work on climate extremes, observations and model evaluation, her global influence via the World Climate Research Programme, International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences and the World Meteorological Organization, and her excellent leadership of the CLIMDEX project. Read more.

17 Jan 2024 Copernicus Publications launches ROR integration for corresponding authors

Copernicus Publications started using the Research Organization Registry (ROR) database as the framework to assign institutional identifiers to corresponding authors in order to disambiguate affiliations listed on a published article and greatly enhancing the reporting capabilities to all academic stakeholders. Please read more.

17 Jan 2024 Copernicus Publications launches ROR integration for corresponding authors

Copernicus Publications started using the Research Organization Registry (ROR) database as the framework to assign institutional identifiers to corresponding authors in order to disambiguate affiliations listed on a published article and greatly enhancing the reporting capabilities to all academic stakeholders. Please read more.

27 Sep 2023 First synthesis report on the state of the ocean published in State of the Planet

We are proud to announce the first publication of a research synthesis report in our new journal State of the Planet. The release of the 7th Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR7), commissioned by the European Union Copernicus Marine Service and implemented by Mercator Ocean International, marks the launch of this new platform, dedicated to scientific synthesis reports and assessments on all subjects of the Earth and environmental sciences. Please read more.

27 Sep 2023 First synthesis report on the state of the ocean published in State of the Planet

We are proud to announce the first publication of a research synthesis report in our new journal State of the Planet. The release of the 7th Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR7), commissioned by the European Union Copernicus Marine Service and implemented by Mercator Ocean International, marks the launch of this new platform, dedicated to scientific synthesis reports and assessments on all subjects of the Earth and environmental sciences. Please read more.

27 Jun 2023 Referee nomination improved

To offer our journal editors a better service and an improved experience in our online system, we have significantly improved the referee nomination tool in our review system Copernicus Office Editor. Experience more and take a look.

27 Jun 2023 Referee nomination improved

To offer our journal editors a better service and an improved experience in our online system, we have significantly improved the referee nomination tool in our review system Copernicus Office Editor. Experience more and take a look.

12 Jun 2023 Enhance your peer review skills with the EGU training in September/October!

Looking to gain experience and boost your confidence as a referee? Apply for the EGU peer review training, and gain valuable insights into the peer review process. EGU is offering FREE online training in which you'll learn about the role of peer review in the publication process, in addition to review criteria and open peer review, and get hands-on experience in writing reviews. To find out more and apply, visit https://www.egu.eu/news/967/egu-peer-review-training-workshop-apply-now/.

12 Jun 2023 Enhance your peer review skills with the EGU training in September/October!

Looking to gain experience and boost your confidence as a referee? Apply for the EGU peer review training, and gain valuable insights into the peer review process. EGU is offering FREE online training in which you'll learn about the role of peer review in the publication process, in addition to review criteria and open peer review, and get hands-on experience in writing reviews. To find out more and apply, visit https://www.egu.eu/news/967/egu-peer-review-training-workshop-apply-now/.

28 Feb 2023 Minna Palmroth awarded Copernicus Medal 2023

The Copernicus Medal 2023 has been awarded to Minna Palmroth for her ground-breaking work in leading the development of the world's most accurate space environment simulation Vlasiator, and for her outstanding achievements in promotion of space physics to the general public and for decision makers. Read more.

28 Feb 2023 Minna Palmroth awarded Copernicus Medal 2023

The Copernicus Medal 2023 has been awarded to Minna Palmroth for her ground-breaking work in leading the development of the world's most accurate space environment simulation Vlasiator, and for her outstanding achievements in promotion of space physics to the general public and for decision makers. Read more.

14 Feb 2023 Journal website facelift

In the coming days and weeks, readers of our journals will experience a facelift of our websites. Read more about the background.

14 Feb 2023 Journal website facelift

In the coming days and weeks, readers of our journals will experience a facelift of our websites. Read more about the background.

09 Feb 2023 Obituary for Astrid Kiendler-Scharr

Copernicus Publications is deeply saddened by the news of the untimely and sudden death of Prof Astrid Kiendler-Scharr. Not only has she been an active and outspoken editor for one of our most influential journals, Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, she was also a vocal supporter of Copernicus Publications and our publishing philosophy in general. We had the privilege of working closely with her in the past couple of months on a project she put much effort in, the new Diamond Open-Access Journal Aerosol Research. Her professional yet always cheerful attitude will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones. Please also read the press release of the Forschungszentrum Jülich.

09 Feb 2023 Obituary for Astrid Kiendler-Scharr

Copernicus Publications is deeply saddened by the news of the untimely and sudden death of Prof Astrid Kiendler-Scharr. Not only has she been an active and outspoken editor for one of our most influential journals, Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, she was also a vocal supporter of Copernicus Publications and our publishing philosophy in general. We had the privilege of working closely with her in the past couple of months on a project she put much effort in, the new Diamond Open-Access Journal Aerosol Research. Her professional yet always cheerful attitude will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones. Please also read the press release of the Forschungszentrum Jülich.

27 Jan 2023 New agreement between Jisc and Copernicus Publications

Copernicus Publications is delighted to announce a new agreement with the UK-based Jisc (Joint Information Systems Committee) to streamline open-access publishing for their members. Read more.

27 Jan 2023 New agreement between Jisc and Copernicus Publications

Copernicus Publications is delighted to announce a new agreement with the UK-based Jisc (Joint Information Systems Committee) to streamline open-access publishing for their members. Read more.

30 Nov 2022 ESSD steps into a new phase of open data and community outreach

From 2023, ESSD will serve the Earth science community with new subject domains, new editorial teams, and intensified community outreach. ESSD will also introduce APCs for the first time to keep the journal and its community services sustainable. Read our news item for more information.

30 Nov 2022 ESSD steps into a new phase of open data and community outreach

From 2023, ESSD will serve the Earth science community with new subject domains, new editorial teams, and intensified community outreach. ESSD will also introduce APCs for the first time to keep the journal and its community services sustainable. Read our news item for more information.

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15 Sep 2022 Celebrating 20 years of Interactive Open-Access Publishing

It was September 2001 when the first preprint was posted for public peer review and interactive public discussion. Since then, we have had 48,275 publicly reviewed manuscripts with 231,351 comments by referees, authors, editors, and the scientific community leading to 41,347 final journal articles – time to celebrate these achievements!

15 Sep 2022 Celebrating 20 years of Interactive Open-Access Publishing

It was September 2001 when the first preprint was posted for public peer review and interactive public discussion. Since then, we have had 48,275 publicly reviewed manuscripts with 231,351 comments by referees, authors, editors, and the scientific community leading to 41,347 final journal articles – time to celebrate these achievements!

01 Sep 2022 Institutional agreement between ETH Domain institutions and Copernicus Publications

The ETH Domain institutions PSI, Empa, Eawag, WSL and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central settlement of article processing charges (APCs).

01 Sep 2022 Institutional agreement between ETH Domain institutions and Copernicus Publications

The ETH Domain institutions PSI, Empa, Eawag, WSL and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central settlement of article processing charges (APCs).

01 Sep 2022 Institutional agreement between Swiss National Science Foundation, Luxembourg National Research Fund, the University of Lausanne and Copernicus Publications

From now on, manuscripts that involve funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) or the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) will benefit from direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs).

01 Sep 2022 Institutional agreement between Swiss National Science Foundation, Luxembourg National Research Fund, the University of Lausanne and Copernicus Publications

From now on, manuscripts that involve funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) or the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) will benefit from direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs).

14 Jul 2022 Institutional agreement with University of Exeter Library

University of Exeter Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.

14 Jul 2022 Institutional agreement with University of Exeter Library

University of Exeter Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.

28 Jun 2022 Release of journal metrics 2021

The journal metrics 2021 were released and the current numbers are available from the journal metrics overview.

28 Jun 2022 Release of journal metrics 2021

The journal metrics 2021 were released and the current numbers are available from the journal metrics overview.

07 Jun 2022 EGU and Copernicus announce new inclusive name change policy for all EGU journals

Today the European Geosciences Union and Copernicus Publications are announcing sweeping new changes, that will give our authors the ability to make vital alterations to their names in previously published scientific literature. This new policy will allow authors to retrospectively update previous publications with their current names, including conference abstracts, preprints, and peer-reviewed articles.

07 Jun 2022 EGU and Copernicus announce new inclusive name change policy for all EGU journals

Today the European Geosciences Union and Copernicus Publications are announcing sweeping new changes, that will give our authors the ability to make vital alterations to their names in previously published scientific literature. This new policy will allow authors to retrospectively update previous publications with their current names, including conference abstracts, preprints, and peer-reviewed articles.

26 Apr 2022 Global Carbon Budget 2021 published

After preprint posting in November 2021 and public discussion, the final-revised version of the Global Carbon Budget has been published.

26 Apr 2022 Global Carbon Budget 2021 published

After preprint posting in November 2021 and public discussion, the final-revised version of the Global Carbon Budget has been published.

28 Feb 2022 Athanasios Nenes awarded Copernicus Medal 2022

The Copernicus Medal 2022 has been awarded to Athanasios Nenes for transformative contributions and fundamental advances at the interface of aerosol science with cloud formation, air quality, biogeochemical cycles and climate through a combination of theory, instrument development, measurements, and modelling.

28 Feb 2022 Athanasios Nenes awarded Copernicus Medal 2022

The Copernicus Medal 2022 has been awarded to Athanasios Nenes for transformative contributions and fundamental advances at the interface of aerosol science with cloud formation, air quality, biogeochemical cycles and climate through a combination of theory, instrument development, measurements, and modelling.

09 Feb 2022 EGUsphere opens for preprints

EGUsphere, the innovative open-access repository created by the European Geosciences Union and Copernicus Publications, is growing. For the first time, authors will be able to upload preprints to the online resource, taking advantage of EGU’s pioneering public peer-review process, whilst preparing their papers for future release.

09 Feb 2022 EGUsphere opens for preprints

EGUsphere, the innovative open-access repository created by the European Geosciences Union and Copernicus Publications, is growing. For the first time, authors will be able to upload preprints to the online resource, taking advantage of EGU’s pioneering public peer-review process, whilst preparing their papers for future release.

21 Dec 2021 Season's greetings from Copernicus and review deadline extensions

At the end of the year, we would like to express our deep gratitude for our collaboration with all editors, referees, and authors in 2021. Please take a look at our Christmas card. Since our virtual office is closed from 23 Dec to 2 Jan and a significant number of editors and referees pause their work over the Christmas days, we extended all journal review deadlines: deadlines expiring shortly before or over Christmas have been extended to the week after and deadlines expiring after Christmas or over New Year have been extended to after New Year’s Day. Season's greetings and a happy New Year. Please stay healthy.

21 Dec 2021 Season's greetings from Copernicus and review deadline extensions

At the end of the year, we would like to express our deep gratitude for our collaboration with all editors, referees, and authors in 2021. Please take a look at our Christmas card. Since our virtual office is closed from 23 Dec to 2 Jan and a significant number of editors and referees pause their work over the Christmas days, we extended all journal review deadlines: deadlines expiring shortly before or over Christmas have been extended to the week after and deadlines expiring after Christmas or over New Year have been extended to after New Year’s Day. Season's greetings and a happy New Year. Please stay healthy.

04 Nov 2021 Global Carbon Budget 2021

Nearly 100 researchers from 70 institutions across 18 nations have – for the 10th consecutive year – synthesized global and regional measurements, national statistics, and model outcomes to submit an updated Global Carbon Budget 2021 to the Earth System Science Data journal.

04 Nov 2021 Global Carbon Budget 2021

Nearly 100 researchers from 70 institutions across 18 nations have – for the 10th consecutive year – synthesized global and regional measurements, national statistics, and model outcomes to submit an updated Global Carbon Budget 2021 to the Earth System Science Data journal.

27 Jul 2021 ESSD seeks a Chief Science Editor

The prominent Copernicus journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) is seeking a chief science editor. The science editor will work with executive and managing editors to guide and advance ESSD's role as a leader in publishing high-quality data descriptions. This editorial team serves as ambassadors for the journal throughout multiple communities of the Earth sciences and recruits and supports topical editors.

27 Jul 2021 ESSD seeks a Chief Science Editor

The prominent Copernicus journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) is seeking a chief science editor. The science editor will work with executive and managing editors to guide and advance ESSD's role as a leader in publishing high-quality data descriptions. This editorial team serves as ambassadors for the journal throughout multiple communities of the Earth sciences and recruits and supports topical editors.

02 Jul 2021 New journal metrics released

We are proud to announce the new Impact Factors and CiteScore values of our journals. Many thanks to our authors, referees, and editors for all their support.

02 Jul 2021 New journal metrics released

We are proud to announce the new Impact Factors and CiteScore values of our journals. Many thanks to our authors, referees, and editors for all their support.

01 Jul 2021 Call for candidates: Copernicus Medal 2022

For the eighth time, the Copernicus Medal will be awarded in 2022. You are invited to suggest appropriate candidates from the international community of the geo- and space sciences. We kindly ask you to submit your proposal(s) by 15 November 2021 at the latest by email to: copernicus.medal@copernicus.org

01 Jul 2021 Call for candidates: Copernicus Medal 2022

For the eighth time, the Copernicus Medal will be awarded in 2022. You are invited to suggest appropriate candidates from the international community of the geo- and space sciences. We kindly ask you to submit your proposal(s) by 15 November 2021 at the latest by email to: copernicus.medal@copernicus.org

11 Dec 2020 Global Carbon Budget 2020

The Copernicus open-access journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) announces publication of the Earth's carbon budget for 2019.

11 Dec 2020 Global Carbon Budget 2020

The Copernicus open-access journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) announces publication of the Earth's carbon budget for 2019.

03 Dec 2020 EGU journals CP and GMD start a per-paper APC pilot

To help authors know the article processing charges (APCs) levied for their final journal article already from submission, the EGU and Copernicus test a per-paper APC model for manuscripts submitted to CP and GMD from 1 January 2021.

03 Dec 2020 EGU journals CP and GMD start a per-paper APC pilot

To help authors know the article processing charges (APCs) levied for their final journal article already from submission, the EGU and Copernicus test a per-paper APC model for manuscripts submitted to CP and GMD from 1 January 2021.

29 Oct 2020 Institutional agreement with ETH Zurich now for corresponding authors

As of 1 November 2020 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the ETH Zurich and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.

29 Oct 2020 Institutional agreement with ETH Zurich now for corresponding authors

As of 1 November 2020 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the ETH Zurich and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.

14 Oct 2020 EGUsphere is looking for preprint moderators

The interactive community platform EGUsphere will soon start to allow the submission of preprints. Before posting, these will be screened by moderators. Apply now to become an EGUsphere moderator!

14 Oct 2020 EGUsphere is looking for preprint moderators

The interactive community platform EGUsphere will soon start to allow the submission of preprints. Before posting, these will be screened by moderators. Apply now to become an EGUsphere moderator!

24 Sep 2020 Copernicus Publications supports the Initiative for Open Abstracts (I4OA)

Copernicus Publications is proud to be among the first publishers who agreed to support the Initiative for Open Abstracts (I4OA). I4OA strives for making all abstracts openly available through Crossref and thereby facilitate and increase the visibility and impact of journals and books. Read more on the I4OA website.

24 Sep 2020 Copernicus Publications supports the Initiative for Open Abstracts (I4OA)

Copernicus Publications is proud to be among the first publishers who agreed to support the Initiative for Open Abstracts (I4OA). I4OA strives for making all abstracts openly available through Crossref and thereby facilitate and increase the visibility and impact of journals and books. Read more on the I4OA website.

21 Aug 2020 Copernicus Publications has adopted the C4DISC Joint Statement of Principles for diversity and inclusiveness

Copernicus Publications fosters diversity and inclusiveness in scholarly communications: in journal editorial boards, reviewer teams, authorships, and also in its own group of staff members. To express this continuous effort, Copernicus signed the Joint Statement of Principles of the Coalition for Diversity & Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC).

21 Aug 2020 Copernicus Publications has adopted the C4DISC Joint Statement of Principles for diversity and inclusiveness

Copernicus Publications fosters diversity and inclusiveness in scholarly communications: in journal editorial boards, reviewer teams, authorships, and also in its own group of staff members. To express this continuous effort, Copernicus signed the Joint Statement of Principles of the Coalition for Diversity & Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC).

07 Jul 2020 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers can be found here as well as on the respective journal websites.

07 Jul 2020 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers can be found here as well as on the respective journal websites.

30 Jun 2020 Ten years of History of Geo- and Space Sciences

On 1 April 2010 the first article of the open-access science history journal History of Geo- and Space Sciences (HGSS) was published in the journal's online library. Read more in the Editorial.

30 Jun 2020 Ten years of History of Geo- and Space Sciences

On 1 April 2010 the first article of the open-access science history journal History of Geo- and Space Sciences (HGSS) was published in the journal's online library. Read more in the Editorial.

16 Jun 2020 Change in Copernicus' Business Development

As of 1 July 2020, the Copernicus Business Development contacts for Meetings and Publications will change. Dr. Xenia van Edig, who has been in charge since 2012, will leave Copernicus and join the publication services team of the Technical Information Library (TIB) in Hannover on a newly created position, namely as open-access publication platform manager.

16 Jun 2020 Change in Copernicus' Business Development

As of 1 July 2020, the Copernicus Business Development contacts for Meetings and Publications will change. Dr. Xenia van Edig, who has been in charge since 2012, will leave Copernicus and join the publication services team of the Technical Information Library (TIB) in Hannover on a newly created position, namely as open-access publication platform manager.

29 May 2020 Institutional agreement between Gothenburg University Library and Copernicus Publications

Gothenburg University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.

29 May 2020 Institutional agreement between Gothenburg University Library and Copernicus Publications

Gothenburg University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors.

30 Apr 2020 Virtual conference tools by Copernicus Meetings

Turning the challenges of the dreadful COVID-19 crisis into opportunities, Copernicus Meetings has launched various features in 2020 to allow even large conferences to take place virtually.

30 Apr 2020 Virtual conference tools by Copernicus Meetings

Turning the challenges of the dreadful COVID-19 crisis into opportunities, Copernicus Meetings has launched various features in 2020 to allow even large conferences to take place virtually.

17 Mar 2020 EGU and Copernicus to launch new open-access platform with unique interactive features to serve the Earth, planetary, and space science community

Today, Copernicus.org and the European Geosciences Union (EGU) are announcing the launch of EGUsphere, a new online platform designed to increase visibility and boost discussion and collaboration within the Earth, planetary, and space science community.

17 Mar 2020 EGU and Copernicus to launch new open-access platform with unique interactive features to serve the Earth, planetary, and space science community

Today, Copernicus.org and the European Geosciences Union (EGU) are announcing the launch of EGUsphere, a new online platform designed to increase visibility and boost discussion and collaboration within the Earth, planetary, and space science community.

10 Mar 2020 Copernicus Publications supports position paper for full, immediate, and transparent open access

The signatories of this position statement believe that OA that is delivered in a full, immediate and transparent (FIT) way by fully OA publishers offers a high-quality, cost-effective alternative to hybrid models.

10 Mar 2020 Copernicus Publications supports position paper for full, immediate, and transparent open access

The signatories of this position statement believe that OA that is delivered in a full, immediate and transparent (FIT) way by fully OA publishers offers a high-quality, cost-effective alternative to hybrid models.

04 Mar 2020 Copernicus Publications published APC breakdown

The 5th principle of Plan S states that "When Open Access publication fees are applied, they must be commensurate with the publication services delivered and the structure of such fees must be transparent to inform the market (...)". In order to embrace transparency, Copernicus published its APC breakdown (averaged amongst all its journals). Thereby, we applied the scheme suggested by the FAIR Open Access Alliance (FOAA).

04 Mar 2020 Copernicus Publications published APC breakdown

The 5th principle of Plan S states that "When Open Access publication fees are applied, they must be commensurate with the publication services delivered and the structure of such fees must be transparent to inform the market (...)". In order to embrace transparency, Copernicus published its APC breakdown (averaged amongst all its journals). Thereby, we applied the scheme suggested by the FAIR Open Access Alliance (FOAA).

24 Feb 2020 Justin C. Kasper awarded Copernicus Medal 2020

The Copernicus Medal 2020 has been awarded to Justin C. Kasper for his pioneering work on the heating and acceleration of the solar corona and the solar wind, and his outstanding leadership of the SWEAP Investigation on Parker Solar Probe which has now successfully touched the Sun.

24 Feb 2020 Justin C. Kasper awarded Copernicus Medal 2020

The Copernicus Medal 2020 has been awarded to Justin C. Kasper for his pioneering work on the heating and acceleration of the solar corona and the solar wind, and his outstanding leadership of the SWEAP Investigation on Parker Solar Probe which has now successfully touched the Sun.

20 Feb 2020 Copernicus is a supporting member of Open Knowledge Maps

At the end of 2019, Copernicus became a supporting member of Open Knowledge Maps (OKM). OKM is the world's largest visual search engine for scientific knowledge. It is building a visual interface that dramatically increases the visibility of research findings for science and society alike. By being a supporting member, we are very happy to contribute to sustain this non-profit organization and its valuable work.

20 Feb 2020 Copernicus is a supporting member of Open Knowledge Maps

At the end of 2019, Copernicus became a supporting member of Open Knowledge Maps (OKM). OKM is the world's largest visual search engine for scientific knowledge. It is building a visual interface that dramatically increases the visibility of research findings for science and society alike. By being a supporting member, we are very happy to contribute to sustain this non-profit organization and its valuable work.

18 Dec 2019 The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Copernicus Publications agree on a central billing of article processing charges

The Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) will now provide a publication fund for their corresponding authors publishing in Copernicus' open-access journals.

18 Dec 2019 The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Copernicus Publications agree on a central billing of article processing charges

The Spanish National Research Council (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, CSIC) will now provide a publication fund for their corresponding authors publishing in Copernicus' open-access journals.

17 Dec 2019 Season's greetings from Copernicus

This year, to further reduce our own environmental impact, we stopped sending printed Christmas cards and instead created our online Advent calendar. In addition, we made donations to regional initiatives for both the environment and humans. We wish you a very merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year!

17 Dec 2019 Season's greetings from Copernicus

This year, to further reduce our own environmental impact, we stopped sending printed Christmas cards and instead created our online Advent calendar. In addition, we made donations to regional initiatives for both the environment and humans. We wish you a very merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year!

02 Sep 2019 Helmholtz institutional agreement now for corresponding authors

As of 1 September 2019 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Helmholtz Association and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.

02 Sep 2019 Helmholtz institutional agreement now for corresponding authors

As of 1 September 2019 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Helmholtz Association and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.

24 Jun 2019 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers can be found here as well as on the respective journal websites.

24 Jun 2019 Update of journal metrics

The journal metrics were updated and the current numbers can be found here as well as on the respective journal websites.

29 May 2019 Publish your video abstract

A video abstract is a short video statement providing authors with the opportunity to present background information about their findings and to showcase their research activities to a wider audience.

29 May 2019 Publish your video abstract

A video abstract is a short video statement providing authors with the opportunity to present background information about their findings and to showcase their research activities to a wider audience.

13 May 2019 Fumio Inagaki awarded Copernicus Medal 2019

The Copernicus Medal 2019 has been awarded to Fumio Inagaki for ingenious, pioneering work on the geomicrobiology of ocean floor bacteria, and international leadership in the collaborative study of subsurface seafloor habitats.

13 May 2019 Fumio Inagaki awarded Copernicus Medal 2019

The Copernicus Medal 2019 has been awarded to Fumio Inagaki for ingenious, pioneering work on the geomicrobiology of ocean floor bacteria, and international leadership in the collaborative study of subsurface seafloor habitats.

02 Apr 2019 Making research results reproducible

The DFG-funded research project Opening Reproducible Research (o2r) at the University of Münster and Copernicus Publications collaborate on pilot study for interactive, transparent, and reproducible supplements for research articles.

02 Apr 2019 Making research results reproducible

The DFG-funded research project Opening Reproducible Research (o2r) at the University of Münster and Copernicus Publications collaborate on pilot study for interactive, transparent, and reproducible supplements for research articles.

27 Mar 2019 The Copernicus year 2018 – facts and figures

2018 was again a very successful year for Copernicus. Please find all facts and figures in this news item.

27 Mar 2019 The Copernicus year 2018 – facts and figures

2018 was again a very successful year for Copernicus. Please find all facts and figures in this news item.

16 Jan 2019 The SUB Göttingen and Copernicus Publications introduced the National Consortiumfor Central Payment Processing of Article Processing Charges on 1 January 2019

14 scientific institutions have joined the national opt-in consortium for the central payment processing of APCs for articles of all journals published by Copernicus Publications.

16 Jan 2019 The SUB Göttingen and Copernicus Publications introduced the National Consortiumfor Central Payment Processing of Article Processing Charges on 1 January 2019

14 scientific institutions have joined the national opt-in consortium for the central payment processing of APCs for articles of all journals published by Copernicus Publications.

16 Jan 2019 Institutional Agreement between Iowa State University Library and Copernicus Publications

Iowa State University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors. This is the first agreement between Copernicus Publications and a university from the United States.

16 Jan 2019 Institutional Agreement between Iowa State University Library and Copernicus Publications

Iowa State University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on the central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors. This is the first agreement between Copernicus Publications and a university from the United States.

05 Dec 2018 Global Carbon Budget 2018

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2018 were made available in the open-access data journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

05 Dec 2018 Global Carbon Budget 2018

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2018 were made available in the open-access data journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

28 Nov 2018 Copernicus Publications signs institutional agreement with Helsinki University Library

To facilitate the publication procedure for authors from Helsinki University, Copernicus Publications and Helsinki University Library have signed an agreement on a central billing of article processing charges (APCs).

28 Nov 2018 Copernicus Publications signs institutional agreement with Helsinki University Library

To facilitate the publication procedure for authors from Helsinki University, Copernicus Publications and Helsinki University Library have signed an agreement on a central billing of article processing charges (APCs).

19 Nov 2018 Full-text html workflow comes along with mobile-optimized journal websites

We recently launched our full-text HTML workflow and optimized our journal websites for mobile devices. Thereby, the user experience is significantly enhanced when reading articles in our open-access journals.

19 Nov 2018 Full-text html workflow comes along with mobile-optimized journal websites

We recently launched our full-text HTML workflow and optimized our journal websites for mobile devices. Thereby, the user experience is significantly enhanced when reading articles in our open-access journals.

05 Nov 2018 Copernicus Publications signed Enabling FAIR Data Commitment Statement in the Earth, Space, and Environmental Sciences and updated data policy and author guidelines

Data underpinning any research finding should be findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) – not only for humans, but also for machines. Therefore, Copernicus Publications requests that such data are available upon publication of an article.

05 Nov 2018 Copernicus Publications signed Enabling FAIR Data Commitment Statement in the Earth, Space, and Environmental Sciences and updated data policy and author guidelines

Data underpinning any research finding should be findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) – not only for humans, but also for machines. Therefore, Copernicus Publications requests that such data are available upon publication of an article.

29 Aug 2018 Copernicus signed open letter on the publication of peer review reports

To further promote the idea of a more transparent peer review, we were happy to sign the open letter on the publication of peer review reports initiated by ASAPbio.

29 Aug 2018 Copernicus signed open letter on the publication of peer review reports

To further promote the idea of a more transparent peer review, we were happy to sign the open letter on the publication of peer review reports initiated by ASAPbio.

13 Jul 2018 OASPA board of directors election 2018

We are very happy to announce that Dr. Xenia van Edig has been re-elected as a member of the board of directors of OASPA.

13 Jul 2018 OASPA board of directors election 2018

We are very happy to announce that Dr. Xenia van Edig has been re-elected as a member of the board of directors of OASPA.

27 Jun 2018 New Journal Impact Factors released

The latest Journal Citation Reports® have been published by Clarivate Analytics. The values on the respective journal websites will be updated within the next few days.

27 Jun 2018 New Journal Impact Factors released

The latest Journal Citation Reports® have been published by Clarivate Analytics. The values on the respective journal websites will be updated within the next few days.

31 May 2018 Copernicus Publications is part of the Consortium for a Transparent Transition to Open Access (TTOA)

The European Commission has recently opened a call for tender to build an "Open Research Europe Publication Platform" in order to achieve its laudable open-access ambitions for 2020.

31 May 2018 Copernicus Publications is part of the Consortium for a Transparent Transition to Open Access (TTOA)

The European Commission has recently opened a call for tender to build an "Open Research Europe Publication Platform" in order to achieve its laudable open-access ambitions for 2020.

03 May 2018 Extended agreement with the Leibniz Association

As of 1 May 2018 the centralized payment of article processing charges (APCs) with the Leibniz Association has been extended to 53 Leibniz Institutions participating in the Leibniz Association's Open Access Publishing Fund.

03 May 2018 Extended agreement with the Leibniz Association

As of 1 May 2018 the centralized payment of article processing charges (APCs) with the Leibniz Association has been extended to 53 Leibniz Institutions participating in the Leibniz Association's Open Access Publishing Fund.

11 Apr 2018 Adam Scaife awarded Copernicus Medal 2018

The Copernicus Gesellschaft e.V. awards the Copernicus Medal 2018 to Adam Scaife for innovative research and international collaboration on the causes, simulation and prediction of climate variability.

11 Apr 2018 Adam Scaife awarded Copernicus Medal 2018

The Copernicus Gesellschaft e.V. awards the Copernicus Medal 2018 to Adam Scaife for innovative research and international collaboration on the causes, simulation and prediction of climate variability.

29 Sep 2017 We participate in the Deutschlandstipendium

We are on! With our participation in the Deutschlandstipendium, we support particularly talented and committed students at the University of Göttingen.

29 Sep 2017 We participate in the Deutschlandstipendium

We are on! With our participation in the Deutschlandstipendium, we support particularly talented and committed students at the University of Göttingen.

24 Aug 2017 New institutional agreement between the PIK and Copernicus Publications

Authors from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) will profit from a new institutional agreement with Copernicus Publications starting 23 August 2017. The agreement which is valid for the first author enables a direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the PIK and the publisher.

24 Aug 2017 New institutional agreement between the PIK and Copernicus Publications

Authors from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) will profit from a new institutional agreement with Copernicus Publications starting 23 August 2017. The agreement which is valid for the first author enables a direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the PIK and the publisher.

29 Jun 2017 Revision of editors', referees', and authors' obligations

The general obligations for editors, referees, and authors have been revised to give advice for the appropriate handling of literature suggestions.

29 Jun 2017 Revision of editors', referees', and authors' obligations

The general obligations for editors, referees, and authors have been revised to give advice for the appropriate handling of literature suggestions.

15 Jun 2017 New Journal Impact Factors released

Clarivate Analytics has published the latest Journal Citation Reports®.

15 Jun 2017 New Journal Impact Factors released

Clarivate Analytics has published the latest Journal Citation Reports®.

06 Jun 2017 New licence & copyright agreement

From 6 June onwards, all newly submitted articles, if accepted for publication, will be distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

06 Jun 2017 New licence & copyright agreement

From 6 June onwards, all newly submitted articles, if accepted for publication, will be distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

06 Jun 2017 New display and citation guidelines for DOIs

To make it as easy as possible for users without technical knowledge to cut and paste or click to share DOIs, CrossRef has changed the display and citation guidelines for DOIs from "doi:10.5194/abcd" to "https://doi.org/10.5194/abcd".

06 Jun 2017 New display and citation guidelines for DOIs

To make it as easy as possible for users without technical knowledge to cut and paste or click to share DOIs, CrossRef has changed the display and citation guidelines for DOIs from "doi:10.5194/abcd" to "https://doi.org/10.5194/abcd".

19 May 2017 International Geo Sample Numbers (IGSN) now includable in article assets

Since early 2016, Copernicus Publications has been enabling authors to connect their articles with underlying or related material such as research data, model code, or scientific videos. To enhance reproducibility it is now also possible to include International Geo Sample Numbers (IGSNs) as assets.

19 May 2017 International Geo Sample Numbers (IGSN) now includable in article assets

Since early 2016, Copernicus Publications has been enabling authors to connect their articles with underlying or related material such as research data, model code, or scientific videos. To enhance reproducibility it is now also possible to include International Geo Sample Numbers (IGSNs) as assets.

16 May 2017 EGU journals: celebrations and growth

In 2016, the 17 EGU–Copernicus peer-reviewed open-access journals experienced significant growth. We published over 3300 final-revised papers, corresponding to some 53,500 pages, a growth of about 10% compared to the previous year. These papers were downloaded over 645,000 times.

16 May 2017 EGU journals: celebrations and growth

In 2016, the 17 EGU–Copernicus peer-reviewed open-access journals experienced significant growth. We published over 3300 final-revised papers, corresponding to some 53,500 pages, a growth of about 10% compared to the previous year. These papers were downloaded over 645,000 times.

27 Apr 2017 We celebrate the 10th anniversary of TC and the 20th anniversary of HESS

We are very pleased to announce the 10th anniversary of The Cryosphere and the 20th anniversary of Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. Please celebrate with us during two evening receptions, open to all, at the EGU General Assembly 2017 in Vienna, taking place Thursday, 27th April, 19:00.

27 Apr 2017 We celebrate the 10th anniversary of TC and the 20th anniversary of HESS

We are very pleased to announce the 10th anniversary of The Cryosphere and the 20th anniversary of Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. Please celebrate with us during two evening receptions, open to all, at the EGU General Assembly 2017 in Vienna, taking place Thursday, 27th April, 19:00.

19 Apr 2017 Antje Boetius awarded Copernicus Medal 2017

The Copernicus Gesellschaft e.V. awards the Copernicus Medal 2017 to Antje Boetius for her pioneering work on the biogeochemistry and microbiology of ocean methane dynamics and the biogeochemical effects of retreating Arctic sea ice.

19 Apr 2017 Antje Boetius awarded Copernicus Medal 2017

The Copernicus Gesellschaft e.V. awards the Copernicus Medal 2017 to Antje Boetius for her pioneering work on the biogeochemistry and microbiology of ocean methane dynamics and the biogeochemical effects of retreating Arctic sea ice.

30 Mar 2017 TIB interview with Xenia van Edig about the importance of scientific videos and the TIB-Copernicus collaboration

Since October 2015, authors who publish their article in one of Copernicus' open-access journals have been able to host their supplementary videos and video abstracts in the TIB AV-Portal. The videos are then linked in the assets tab of the article through a DOI. Recently, the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB) has published an interview with Xenia van Edig, responsible for Business Development at Copernicus, about the importance of scientific videos and the experience from the TIB-Copernicus collaboration. Please read the interview published in the TIB Blog.

30 Mar 2017 TIB interview with Xenia van Edig about the importance of scientific videos and the TIB-Copernicus collaboration

Since October 2015, authors who publish their article in one of Copernicus' open-access journals have been able to host their supplementary videos and video abstracts in the TIB AV-Portal. The videos are then linked in the assets tab of the article through a DOI. Recently, the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB) has published an interview with Xenia van Edig, responsible for Business Development at Copernicus, about the importance of scientific videos and the experience from the TIB-Copernicus collaboration. Please read the interview published in the TIB Blog.

27 Feb 2017 EGU-Copernicus report about citation stacking in the journals SE and SOIL

EGU and Copernicus Publications carefully investigated the editorial and reviewing activities of all eight scientists accused in the anonymous "McDonald" report about an alleged "citation cartel". The report is available for download.

27 Feb 2017 EGU-Copernicus report about citation stacking in the journals SE and SOIL

EGU and Copernicus Publications carefully investigated the editorial and reviewing activities of all eight scientists accused in the anonymous "McDonald" report about an alleged "citation cartel". The report is available for download.

13 Feb 2017 A case of editorial malpractice detected

Recently we have become aware of a case of scientific malpractice by an editor of two of our journals (SOIL and SE) who used the position as editor and reviewer to disproportionately promote citations to personal papers and associated journals. Please read the editorial.

13 Feb 2017 A case of editorial malpractice detected

Recently we have become aware of a case of scientific malpractice by an editor of two of our journals (SOIL and SE) who used the position as editor and reviewer to disproportionately promote citations to personal papers and associated journals. Please read the editorial.

27 Dec 2016 New institutional agreement between the TU Darmstadt and Copernicus Publications

Authors from the Technical University Darmstadt will profit from a new institutional agreement with Copernicus Publications starting 1 January 2017. The agreement which is valid for corresponding authors enables a direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the university and the publisher.

27 Dec 2016 New institutional agreement between the TU Darmstadt and Copernicus Publications

Authors from the Technical University Darmstadt will profit from a new institutional agreement with Copernicus Publications starting 1 January 2017. The agreement which is valid for corresponding authors enables a direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the university and the publisher.

23 Dec 2016 Max Planck institutional agreement now for corresponding authors

As of 1 January 2017 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Max Planck Digital Library and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.

23 Dec 2016 Max Planck institutional agreement now for corresponding authors

As of 1 January 2017 the direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs) between the Max Planck Digital Library and Copernicus Publications will be valid for corresponding authors.

12 Dec 2016 Inaugural global methane budget published in ESSD

Today, Earth System Science Data (ESSD) published the inaugural global methane budget. This budget quantifies for the first time the ensemble of the many sources and processes that determine global methane concentrations in the atmosphere.

12 Dec 2016 Inaugural global methane budget published in ESSD

Today, Earth System Science Data (ESSD) published the inaugural global methane budget. This budget quantifies for the first time the ensemble of the many sources and processes that determine global methane concentrations in the atmosphere.

09 Dec 2016 Copernicus Medallist Dr. Philippe Ciais among Highly Cited Researchers 2016

Clarivate Analytics has announced the Highly Cited Researchers 2016. We are proud that many of our journals' authors, editors, and referees, and especially the 2016 Copernicus Medallist, Dr. Philippe Ciais, are on the list of more than 3,000 researchers.

09 Dec 2016 Copernicus Medallist Dr. Philippe Ciais among Highly Cited Researchers 2016

Clarivate Analytics has announced the Highly Cited Researchers 2016. We are proud that many of our journals' authors, editors, and referees, and especially the 2016 Copernicus Medallist, Dr. Philippe Ciais, are on the list of more than 3,000 researchers.

14 Nov 2016 Global Carbon Budget 2016: continued low growth in carbon emissions

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2016 were made available in the open-access data journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

14 Nov 2016 Global Carbon Budget 2016: continued low growth in carbon emissions

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2016 were made available in the open-access data journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

08 Sep 2016 Geographical distribution of views now available in journal ALMs

Copernicus Publications has extended the article level metrics (ALMs) by showing the geographical distribution of views. This information is available for articles published after 3 August 2016.

08 Sep 2016 Geographical distribution of views now available in journal ALMs

Copernicus Publications has extended the article level metrics (ALMs) by showing the geographical distribution of views. This information is available for articles published after 3 August 2016.

01 Sep 2016 Copernicus Publications and the Leibniz Association sign institutional agreement

Copernicus Publications and the Leibniz Association have agreed on a central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors. So far three Leibniz institutes are participating in this agreement.

01 Sep 2016 Copernicus Publications and the Leibniz Association sign institutional agreement

Copernicus Publications and the Leibniz Association have agreed on a central billing of article processing charges (APCs) to facilitate the publication procedure for authors. So far three Leibniz institutes are participating in this agreement.

01 Jun 2016 Copernicus Publications endorses OA2020

Copernicus Publications endorses Open Access 2020 (OA2020), an international initiative to support the transformation of journals from subscription to open-access publishing.

01 Jun 2016 Copernicus Publications endorses OA2020

Copernicus Publications endorses Open Access 2020 (OA2020), an international initiative to support the transformation of journals from subscription to open-access publishing.

19 May 2016 Copernicus Publications signs the Hague Declaration

Copernicus Publications has signed the Hague Declaration on knowledge discovery in the digital age.

19 May 2016 Copernicus Publications signs the Hague Declaration

Copernicus Publications has signed the Hague Declaration on knowledge discovery in the digital age.

22 Apr 2016 Copernicus celebrates 15 years of interactive open-access publishing

In 2016, Copernicus Publications and the European Geosciences Union (EGU) celebrate 15 years of interactive open-access publishing.

22 Apr 2016 Copernicus celebrates 15 years of interactive open-access publishing

In 2016, Copernicus Publications and the European Geosciences Union (EGU) celebrate 15 years of interactive open-access publishing.

05 Apr 2016 IntACT relies on Copernicus' association management services

Copernicus.org has signed a framework contract with the International Association of Computed Tomography (IntACT) on membership administration and conference organization.

05 Apr 2016 IntACT relies on Copernicus' association management services

Copernicus.org has signed a framework contract with the International Association of Computed Tomography (IntACT) on membership administration and conference organization.

11 Jan 2016 Institutional agreement with TIB

Copernicus Publications and the Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB) in Hanover, Germany have signed an agreement on central billing of article processing charges.

11 Jan 2016 Institutional agreement with TIB

Copernicus Publications and the Technische Informationsbibliothek (TIB) in Hanover, Germany have signed an agreement on central billing of article processing charges.

21 Dec 2015 Copernicus.org certified as top employer

The local TOPAS initiative certified us again as a top employer in Lower Saxony for the period 2015–2017.

21 Dec 2015 Copernicus.org certified as top employer

The local TOPAS initiative certified us again as a top employer in Lower Saxony for the period 2015–2017.

10 Dec 2015 Workflow of interactive journals reorganized

We have summarized the upcoming changes to our interactive journals by the end of the year.

10 Dec 2015 Workflow of interactive journals reorganized

We have summarized the upcoming changes to our interactive journals by the end of the year.

07 Dec 2015 Global Carbon Budget 2015: global CO2 emissions projected to stall

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2015 were made available in the open-access data journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

07 Dec 2015 Global Carbon Budget 2015: global CO2 emissions projected to stall

Detailed data of the Global Carbon Budget 2015 were made available in the open-access data journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) today.

20 Nov 2015 Copernicus and EAWE launch open-access journal Wind Energy Science

Copernicus Publications and the European Academy of Wind Energy (EAWE) have launched the international open-access journal Wind Energy Science.

20 Nov 2015 Copernicus and EAWE launch open-access journal Wind Energy Science

Copernicus Publications and the European Academy of Wind Energy (EAWE) have launched the international open-access journal Wind Energy Science.

29 Oct 2015 Citable video publications for Copernicus authors

In cooperation with the TIB|AV-Portal Copernicus authors can now add short, citable video abstracts and video supplements to their articles.

29 Oct 2015 Citable video publications for Copernicus authors

In cooperation with the TIB|AV-Portal Copernicus authors can now add short, citable video abstracts and video supplements to their articles.

14 Oct 2015 New concept for Interactive Journals

From January 2016 onwards, all two-stage journals published by Copernicus Publications will see changes to the way their papers are archived and paid for.

14 Oct 2015 New concept for Interactive Journals

From January 2016 onwards, all two-stage journals published by Copernicus Publications will see changes to the way their papers are archived and paid for.

03 Aug 2015 Copernicus founder Dr. Arne Richter deceased

It is with great sadness that we say farewell to our founder, former managing director, and friend Dr. Arne Richter.

03 Aug 2015 Copernicus founder Dr. Arne Richter deceased

It is with great sadness that we say farewell to our founder, former managing director, and friend Dr. Arne Richter.

01 Jul 2015 Direct settlement of APCs for scientists from the University of Potsdam

The Potsdam University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs).

01 Jul 2015 Direct settlement of APCs for scientists from the University of Potsdam

The Potsdam University Library and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on direct settlement of article processing charges (APCs).

29 Jun 2015 Update of data policy

To further promote open science, we have updated our data policy. It now also refers to the Data Citation Principles we have endorsed and stresses the necessity of data availability.

29 Jun 2015 Update of data policy

To further promote open science, we have updated our data policy. It now also refers to the Data Citation Principles we have endorsed and stresses the necessity of data availability.

25 Jun 2015 DOAJ Seal: 31 Copernicus titles among first 88 journals

The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) has issued its seal which recognizes journals that adhere to an exceptionally high level of publishing standards.

25 Jun 2015 DOAJ Seal: 31 Copernicus titles among first 88 journals

The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) has issued its seal which recognizes journals that adhere to an exceptionally high level of publishing standards.

22 Jun 2015 New journal impact factors

Thomson Reuters has published the latest Journal Citation Reports®, which are now displayed on our journal websites.

22 Jun 2015 New journal impact factors

Thomson Reuters has published the latest Journal Citation Reports®, which are now displayed on our journal websites.

19 May 2015 Copernicus now a member of COPE 2015

Copernicus Publications and all its journals have become a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and thereby subscribe to the principles of COPE.

19 May 2015 Copernicus now a member of COPE 2015

Copernicus Publications and all its journals have become a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and thereby subscribe to the principles of COPE.

22 Apr 2015 Ulrich Pöschl awarded Copernicus Medal 2015

The Copernicus Medal 2015 was awarded to Professor Ulrich Pöschl for his outstanding and pioneering work as well as his contributions to open science.

22 Apr 2015 Ulrich Pöschl awarded Copernicus Medal 2015

The Copernicus Medal 2015 was awarded to Professor Ulrich Pöschl for his outstanding and pioneering work as well as his contributions to open science.

17 Mar 2015 ESSD indexed by Thomson Reuters as first data journal in Earth sciences

Our open-access journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) has been indexed in the Web of ScienceTM as one of the first of the emerging genre of data journals.

17 Mar 2015 ESSD indexed by Thomson Reuters as first data journal in Earth sciences

Our open-access journal Earth System Science Data (ESSD) has been indexed in the Web of ScienceTM as one of the first of the emerging genre of data journals.

22 Jan 2015 TU Delft and Copernicus Publications cooperate in supporting open access

In order to further promote open access, the TU Delft Library has transferred a budget to Copernicus to make open-access publishing even easier for its scientists in 2015.

22 Jan 2015 TU Delft and Copernicus Publications cooperate in supporting open access

In order to further promote open access, the TU Delft Library has transferred a budget to Copernicus to make open-access publishing even easier for its scientists in 2015.

16 Jan 2015 Archives Animal Breeding now published by Copernicus Publications

The open-access journal Archives Animal Breeding (AAB) is now published by Copernicus Publications on behalf of the Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN).

16 Jan 2015 Archives Animal Breeding now published by Copernicus Publications

The open-access journal Archives Animal Breeding (AAB) is now published by Copernicus Publications on behalf of the Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN).

18 Dec 2014 Geographica Helvetica is open access

After a two-year transition period, the long-standing journal Geographica Helvetica is now fully open access.

18 Dec 2014 Geographica Helvetica is open access

After a two-year transition period, the long-standing journal Geographica Helvetica is now fully open access.

15 Dec 2014 Institutional agreement with TUM

Copernicus Publications and the University Library of the Technical University Munich (TUM) are glad to announce their agreement on central billing of article processing charges.

15 Dec 2014 Institutional agreement with TUM

Copernicus Publications and the University Library of the Technical University Munich (TUM) are glad to announce their agreement on central billing of article processing charges.

03 Nov 2014 Copernicus Publications provides full-text XML

Copernicus Publications has started an XML-first workflow and will provide new articles in all of its 36 open-access journals in full-text XML from now on.

03 Nov 2014 Copernicus Publications provides full-text XML

Copernicus Publications has started an XML-first workflow and will provide new articles in all of its 36 open-access journals in full-text XML from now on.

09 Oct 2014 PICO – Presenting Interactive COntent® now a registered Community Trade Mark

Copernicus is proud to announce that PICO – Presenting Interactive COntent® was accepted as a Community Trade Mark within the European Union.

09 Oct 2014 PICO – Presenting Interactive COntent® now a registered Community Trade Mark

Copernicus is proud to announce that PICO – Presenting Interactive COntent® was accepted as a Community Trade Mark within the European Union.

01 Oct 2014 ETH Zurich and Copernicus Publications agree on central billing

The ETH-Bibliothek (the central university library for ETH Zurich) and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on central billing of article processing charges.

01 Oct 2014 ETH Zurich and Copernicus Publications agree on central billing

The ETH-Bibliothek (the central university library for ETH Zurich) and Copernicus Publications have signed an agreement on central billing of article processing charges.

21 Sep 2014 ESSD discussion: Global Carbon Budget 2014

The latest annual update of the Global Carbon Budget shows that CO2 emissions are set to reach a new 40 billion tonne record high in 2014.

21 Sep 2014 ESSD discussion: Global Carbon Budget 2014

The latest annual update of the Global Carbon Budget shows that CO2 emissions are set to reach a new 40 billion tonne record high in 2014.

17 Sep 2014 New collaboration between the IAHS and Copernicus.org

The International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) and Copernicus.org are pleased to announce their new collaboration.

17 Sep 2014 New collaboration between the IAHS and Copernicus.org

The International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) and Copernicus.org are pleased to announce their new collaboration.

01 Aug 2014 New Journal Metrics

Our journal websites now display the latest Thomson Reuters Impact Factors, newly released in the Journal Citation Reports on 29 July 2014.

01 Aug 2014 New Journal Metrics

Our journal websites now display the latest Thomson Reuters Impact Factors, newly released in the Journal Citation Reports on 29 July 2014.

24 Jul 2014 10th anniversary of Biogeosciences

We are very pleased to announce the 10th anniversary of Biogeosciences; its first paper was published on 13th August 2004.

24 Jul 2014 10th anniversary of Biogeosciences

We are very pleased to announce the 10th anniversary of Biogeosciences; its first paper was published on 13th August 2004.

12 May 2014 The University of Bremen and Copernicus Publications agree on central billing of publication fees

The University of Bremen has now signed an agreement with Copernicus Publications about the central billing of article processing charges.

12 May 2014 The University of Bremen and Copernicus Publications agree on central billing of publication fees

The University of Bremen has now signed an agreement with Copernicus Publications about the central billing of article processing charges.

04 Feb 2014 New translation of a famous paper by Gauss

HGSS now presents a new translation of Gauss' famous article "Allgemeine Theorie des Erdmagnetismus" ("General Theory of Terrestrial Magnetism"), first published in 1839.

04 Feb 2014 New translation of a famous paper by Gauss

HGSS now presents a new translation of Gauss' famous article "Allgemeine Theorie des Erdmagnetismus" ("General Theory of Terrestrial Magnetism"), first published in 1839.

29 Oct 2013 Copernicus Publications launched article-level metrics (ALMs) for all its journals

ALMs comprise a set of easy-to-understand real-time impact indicators that track how an article is read, discussed, or cited.

29 Oct 2013 Copernicus Publications launched article-level metrics (ALMs) for all its journals

ALMs comprise a set of easy-to-understand real-time impact indicators that track how an article is read, discussed, or cited.

18 Oct 2012 Copernicus is one of the very first to make use of ORCID

As the first conference organizer and one of the very first publishers, Copernicus offers its authors the connection to ORCID, the Open Researcher and Contributor ID.

18 Oct 2012 Copernicus is one of the very first to make use of ORCID

As the first conference organizer and one of the very first publishers, Copernicus offers its authors the connection to ORCID, the Open Researcher and Contributor ID.

30 Aug 2012 Helmholtz centres facilitate Open Access Publishing with Copernicus Publications

In order to further promote the idea of Open Access in the sciences, six Helmholtz centres have signed a contract with Copernicus Publications.

30 Aug 2012 Helmholtz centres facilitate Open Access Publishing with Copernicus Publications

In order to further promote the idea of Open Access in the sciences, six Helmholtz centres have signed a contract with Copernicus Publications.

28 Jun 2012 Copernicus Publications is the first Open Access publisher visible on OpenAIRE

Copernicus and OpenAIRE work together to make European research results visible and to identify publications resulting from EC-funded projects.

28 Jun 2012 Copernicus Publications is the first Open Access publisher visible on OpenAIRE

Copernicus and OpenAIRE work together to make European research results visible and to identify publications resulting from EC-funded projects.

24 Aug 2011 EGU and Copernicus Celebrate 10 years of Interactive Open Access Publishing

The European Geosciences Union (EGU) and the open access publisher Copernicus Publications have been publishing well-known geoscientific journals since 2001.

24 Aug 2011 EGU and Copernicus Celebrate 10 years of Interactive Open Access Publishing

The European Geosciences Union (EGU) and the open access publisher Copernicus Publications have been publishing well-known geoscientific journals since 2001.

28 Jan 2008 New contract between Max Planck Society and Copernicus Publications

In a further effort to support open access compatible publishing of its scientists, the Max Planck Society (MPS) has signed an agreement with Copernicus Publications.

28 Jan 2008 New contract between Max Planck Society and Copernicus Publications

In a further effort to support open access compatible publishing of its scientists, the Max Planck Society (MPS) has signed an agreement with Copernicus Publications.