Emergence at the crossroads of Earth system science and complex systems science

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The concept of emergence provides a critical framework for integrating Earth system science and complex systems science. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Yongwen Zhang; Deliang Chen; Jingfang Fan

doi:10.1016/j.fmre.2026.08.011

September 1, 2026Fundamental ResearchOpen Access

Emergence at the crossroads of Earth system science and complex systems science

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To synthesize theoretical principles of emergence at the intersection of Earth system science and complex systems science to better characterize planetary-scale dynamics.
Evaluates conceptual intersections between complex systems science and macro-scale Earth system behavior.
Synthesizes cross-disciplinary frameworks examining planetary feedback mechanisms, non-linear dynamics, and system self-organization.
Identifies emergence as a foundational mechanism driving non-linear planetary transitions and global feedback loops.
Outlines theoretical models uniting complexity metrics with Earth system monitoring to anticipate macro-scale regime shifts.

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Theoretical review uncovers emergent dynamics in planetary environments, highlighting novel frameworks connecting Earth system and complex systems science.

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9935d8636c6408cfa7e702 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fmre.2026.08.011

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