Tellus

For several decades, the journal was published in two separate series – Tellus A and Tellus B – with each focusing on atmospheric and oceanic sciences, re-spectively. While both journals upheld high scientific standards, their scopes gradually became more specialised than originally envisioned.

In late 2024, the Bolin Centre for Climate Research made a strategic decision to take over the editorial and administrative responsibility for Tellus, merging Tellus A and Tellus B into a unified journal. This transition has been underway throughout 2025, with the official relaunch planned for autumn 2025.

A new scope for a new era

The renewed Tellus will return to its original form as a single, open-access jour-nal reflecting the complexity and interconnection of the Earth system, with an expanded scope:
Tellus publishes research that advances understanding of how biological, chem-ical, and physical processes shape the past, present, and future of Earth systems in the context of the global climate.
The journal welcomes submissions focusing on interactions across Earth's in-terconnected systems. Contributions may range from pioneering advances in numerical weather prediction, to process-based modelling and observational or experimental studies of any of the Earth’s systems. Emphasis is placed on scientific quality, novelty, and rigour, as well as the potential for broad and long-lasting impact. Tellus publishes interdisciplinary original research articles, forward-looking perspectives, and assessment reports, as well as commentaries offering critical reflections on the scientific culture and practice of Earth systems research. The journal is guided by an international editorial board of leading scientists and is committed to connecting and strengthening the global Earth science community.

Why scientists are choosing Tellus

As Tellus enters a new chapter, it brings with it a strong foundation of values and practical benefits for authors, reviewers, and readers alike. With over 75 years of scientific excellence, the journal is grounded in a rich tradition of lead-ership in Earth systems science. Its broad interdisciplinary scope now spans all the Earth spheres, including biosphere– and hydrosphere–climate interac-tions, in addition to the atmospheric and ocean sciences. Under the guidance of an international editorial board committed to quality and fairness, Tellus operates as an open-access, non-profit journal, ensuring low publication costs, high transparency, and full accessibility. The journal emphasises meaningful, rigorously reviewed research over quantity or trends, continuing to attract im-pactful contributions through its well-established reputation.
By relaunching Tellus, the Bolin Centre aims not only to continue a proud scien-tific tradition but to offer a forward-looking, community-led publishing plat-form that reflects the values and needs of Earth systems scientists today. In doing so, we are shaping the next chapter in scientific publishing – one rooted in integrity, openness, and excellence.