SCOPE and Elsevier Partner to Publish Environmental Development

New Journal Provides Solutions to Regional Environmental Issues of Global Significance

AMSTERDAM, March 9, 2011 - Elsevier, the world leading publisher of scientific information products
and services, and SCOPE, the Scientific Committee on Problems of the
Environment, today formalized their collaboration to publish the new journal
Environmental Development, to be launched in the final quarter of 2011. This
publication, supported by UNESCO and the United Nations Environment Programme
(UNEP), responds to the dynamic and impressive expansion of both
environmental sciences and policies of the last four decades.

Under the leadership of Professor Theo Beckers (Tilburg Sustainability
Center, the Netherlands), Editor-in-Chief of Environmental Development, the
journal aims to serve as a transnational panel to identify and debate
problems, and to suggest how to prevent or respond to them. Rapid and
integrated assessments, including ecological, economic and social causes and
effects, are important to go beyond the definition of singular problems and
beyond scientific borders. An important subject will be the development of
quantitative methods and models for scenario-building and forecasting.

Prof. Lu Yonglong, President of SCOPE, mentioned, "A new phase in
environmental development is emerging, characterized by an interest in
application and learning. This phase requires behavioral changes, new policy
strategies and management tools in governments, businesses and society.
Currently there is a need to develop a global knowledge base, rooted in
fundamental research, with a high potential for application and the
development of regional and context-based instruments for ecological
preservation and environmental management and policy. The launch of this new
journal underlines SCOPE's leadership position in the field of environmental
science, management and policy, and strengthens its role in providing
solutions to regional environmental issues of global significance."

Dr. Philippe Terheggen, senior vice president Physical Sciences journals,
Elsevier, said, "Not only will Environmental Development bring together
natural sciences and social sciences, it will also bridge the gap between
academics, policy makers and decision makers. I am excited about teaming up
with SCOPE, which, given their extensive experience and vast relevant
networks, is well positioned to contribute to the success of Environmental
Development, to enhance environmental innovation and development."

About Environmental Development - The International Journal of SCOPE

Environmental Development provides a future oriented, pro-active,
authoritative source of information and learning for researchers,
postgraduate students, policy makers and managers. It bridges the gap between
fundamental research and the application in management and policy practices.
It also stimulates the exchange and coupling of traditional scientific
knowledge on the environment through the experiential knowledge among
decision makers and other stakeholders. This journal unites natural sciences
and social and behavioral sciences, and promotes scientific work from the
non-western world, aiming at strengthening the collaboration between the
developed and developing world.

The publication connects environmental research to broader issues in
economic and social-cultural developments. Environmental Development creates
a forum for transnational communication, discussion and global action. The
journal has as its central mission "responding to the need for more and
better research," which sustains progress and innovation in ecological and
environmental issues. This need is fulfilled by focusing on emerging issues
and solutions, the integration of different singular, disciplinary
traditions, the inclusion of ecological, economic and socio-cultural values,
application, innovation and best practices, goals, instruments and processes.
The publication wishes to participate in global leadership and contribute to
a well-informed debate on the future of our planet.

About SCOPE

SCOPE (Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment)
(www.icsu-scope.org/) is a global and multidisciplinary network of
experts in the field of the environment and ecology. SCOPE develops
state-of-the-art scientific understanding of environmental issues to better
meet policy and development needs
based on a robust science-driven agenda relevant to policy development;
responding to regional priorities to deliver insights of global significance;
providing rapid assessments of key environmental issues; linking research
outputs to the end users; and guiding research processes founded on
partnerships.

SCOPE's current science portfolio is characterized by the formulation of
balanced appraisals, stimulation of new approaches, identification of
research needs, and recommendations for the sound management of the Earth
resources. The SCOPE network of scientists also contributes their expertise
to certain outreach activities, within international intergovernmental or
non-governmental programmes, and closely collaborates with partner
organizations.

About Elsevier

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