PEOPLE Network is pleased to highlight the Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Awards 2026, recognizing outstanding contributions to scholarly publishing and the research community.
Springer Nature Editorial Contribution Award
Awarded for meticulous assessment of submissions and rigorous management of the peer review process, safeguarding the scientific accuracy of the published record.
• Bing Chen (Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada)
Springer Nature Author Service Award
Recognising exceptional service in improving the author experience and ensuring the peer review process is efficient, constructive, and fair.
• Bing Chen (Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada)
• Caterina Valeo (University of Victoria, Canada)
• Charley An (Concordia University, Canada)
• Dongxiao Wang (Sun Yat-sen University, China)
• Zoe Li (McMaster University, Canada)
These recognitions highlight the important role of dedicated editors in maintaining high standards of scholarly publishing, supporting rigorous peer review, and fostering a constructive experience for researchers and authors. PEOPLE Network congratulates all of the recognized editors and encourages our researchers, trainees, and collaborators to explore Environmental Systems Research (ESR) as a potential venue for their research.
Read the Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Awards 2026 announcement
ESR is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published under the brand SpringerOpen. It is an international journal designed to foster innovative and original research on environmental systems science and environmental management. It is also PEOPLE Network’s official and affiliated journal. The journal aims to motivate and enhance the capacity of integrating environmental systems analysis to develop management solutions that are consensus-oriented, risk-informed, scientifically-based and cost-effective.