List of members of the National Academy of Sciences (Environmental sciences and ecology)

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established by an Act of Congress in 1863 to provide independent, objective advice to the nation on matters related to science and technology. Election to the NAS is one of the highest honors a scientist can receive, recognizing distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.

This list refers to members of the NAS whose primary expertise and contributions fall within the fields of environmental sciences and ecology. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to:

• Ecology: The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. This includes population ecology, community ecology, ecosystem ecology, and global ecology.

• Environmental Science: An interdisciplinary field integrating physical, biological, and information sciences to study the environment and solve environmental problems. This can involve aspects of atmospheric science, hydrology, geochemistry, soil science, and environmental engineering.

• Conservation Biology: A field focused on the scientific study of the loss of Earth's biodiversity and the means to conserve it.

• Climate Science: The study of the Earth's climate system, including its variability and changes over time. This can involve atmospheric processes, oceanography, and paleoclimatology.

• Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry: The study of the effects of chemicals on living organisms and the environment.

• Natural Resource Management: The practice of managing natural resources, such as land, water, soil, plants, and animals, for sustainable use.

Members listed under these categories have made significant contributions to our understanding of the natural world, the impacts of human activities on the environment, and the development of solutions to environmental challenges. Due to the dynamic nature of scientific fields and evolving research interests, some members may also contribute to overlapping disciplines. The specific membership roster is regularly updated and can be found on the official National Academy of Sciences website.