Advancing Complexity Research in Earth Sciences and Geography

<p>In order to solve richer and more diverse problems in environmental and Earth sciences and other fields that have a direct impact on human society and human life it has become a global trend to synergistically utilize methodological innovations in all relevant fields including statistical science systems science complexity science and artificial intelligence to tackle the problems. This Reprint a collection of papers published in a Special Issue of <em>Applied Sciences</em> demonstrates the feasibility of such a rationale. This Special Issue is hoped to instigate further activities along this line.  </p>