Earth System Science
Earth system science is the study of interactions within and between the atmosphere, water, soil, vegetation, and landscapes, and how their interaction modifies the surface of the Earth; as well as how humans interact with or impact these processes.
In ELD, for example, we combine soil science and geomorphological techniques to conduct fundamental, process-based research in the context of sustainable soil, plant and landscape management. The people involved with soil science and geomorphological research in ELD are: