A framework for incorporating ecology into Earth System Models is urgently needed.
David J P MoorePublished in: Global change biology (2021)
This commentary considers the benefits of a new framework to incorporate ecological processes in Earth System Models (ESMs) to both Earth system science and to ecology. Adding ecological processes to ESMs skillfully will likely improve the long-term performance of these models. The rigor required to achieve this will prompt ecologists to test complex ecological hypotheses on regional and global scales. Some candidate processes are suggested.