IEEE Launches Climate Tech Magazine

IEEE is launching a new publication, IEEE Climate, which aims to further the organization’s mission and vision of advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. The publication is expected to focus on how technology can play a vital role in mitigating and adapting to climate change.

Researchers, engineers, practitioners, and policymakers will be able to share their knowledge, insights, and innovative solutions through original content published in the magazine.

The IEEE Publication Services and Products Board’s nominations and appointments committee is seeking nominations for IEEE Climate editor in chief (EIC). The deadline to submit nominations in OpenWater is 15 August.

Responsibilities of the editor in chief

The EIC will support the magazine’s editorial mission to provide an IEEE-wide, multidisciplinary, all-electronic archival magazine that publishes several types of content related to climate science. That includes articles on policy, social implications, and the economic impact of technology; expert insights from field leaders; and technical articles describing original research.

The EIC will be expected to serve a three-year term, with the possibility of reappointment to one additional three-year term. The magazine is expected to launch later this year, with the first issue publishing in 2026.

Candidates must be an IEEE member in good standing, should be familiar with IEEE publications, and must possess a broad understanding of the field across academia, industry, and government.

IEEE Climate will have an editorial board—chaired by the EIC—made up of experts in different areas covered by the magazine, as well as a professional managing editor. Candidates must be able to attract and develop a diverse team of talented and respected individuals to serve on the editorial board.

Strong managerial skills are required, as they are essential for choosing rich content, producing issues, and processing submissions in a timely manner.

The editorial practices of IEEE Climate will be consistent with standards set by IEEE publishing policy, with an emphasis on providing authors of research articles with the rapid review process found in the organization’s journals.

Responsibilities of the EIC include:

• Overseeing the entire editorial process—which includes ensuring the quality and integrity of the content.
• Shaping the overall direction of IEEE Climate.
• Soliciting submissions from field leaders on topics of interest.
• Establishing a review process that minimizes bias and subjects all articles of a given type to equivalent and unprejudiced reviews, resolving conflicts and other problems as necessary.
• Identifying and appointing a diverse pool of qualified, engaged editors who are responsible for managing the peer review process established by the EIC.
• Ensuring that all content fits within the approved scope of the publication and taking responsibility for acceptance or rejection of submissions.

How to submit a nomination

Nominations should be submitted via OpenWater and must include:

• Candidate’s biography, including career information, IEEE affiliations, and IEEE-related activities.
• Candidate’s photograph.
• Information about the candidate’s qualifications and publication-related experience.
• Candidate’s notable accomplishments in previous IEEE roles, relevant contributions with other organizations, or related work experience .
• Position statement that describes the candidate’s vision for the magazine.