Overview

10 New Insights in Climate Science is an annual benchmark series initiated in 2017. It provides a structured synthesis of recent peer-reviewed climate research, produced collaboratively by Future Earth, The Earth League, and the World Climate Research Programme. The series is designed to complement major assessment processes by offering timely, annual updates.

Purpose

The purpose of the series is to translate emerging climate science into a consistent, policy-relevant format. It supports decision-makers by highlighting developments across climate systems, impacts, and response pathways, without acting as a regulatory or forecasting tool. The focus is on scientific interpretation rather than advocacy.

Methodology

Each edition follows a structured horizon-scanning process. Leading researchers review recently published peer-reviewed literature and identify a set of priority scientific themes. These are synthesised through expert consultation and editorial review into two outputs: a peer-reviewed academic article and an annual science-policy report, ensuring consistency and transparency across years.

Use for finance professionals

For finance professionals, the series can be used as a reference to understand evolving climate-related system dynamics and sources of risk. It can inform climate risk assessment, scenario analysis, strategic planning, and engagement with policy and regulatory developments by providing a stable, science-based evidence foundation across reporting periods.