Cryospheric Science and Engineering (CSE), a new open-access international journal, held its launch ceremony and first meeting of the inaugural Editorial Board in Chengdu, China, on 19 October 2026. Experts and scholars at home and abroad, together with representatives from the sponsors and editorial office, gathered to witness its official launch.

Featuring interdisciplinary cryospheric science and engineering research, CSE focuses on the evolution of glaciers, permafrost, snow, sea ice and their multi-sphere interactions, environmental and hazard impacts of cryospheric change, cryosphere‑engineering interactions, engineering safety and adaptation technologies. It serves as an international platform for academic exchange.

Supervised by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), CSE is co-sponsored by China Science Publishing & Media Ltd. and the Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment (IMHE), CAS, and undertaken by Science Press (Chengdu) Co., Ltd. Academician Qin Dahe is Honorary Editor-in-Chief, and Prof. Kang Shichang serves as Editor-in-Chief. Its inaugural Editorial Board comprises 39 specialists from 12 countries, including 18 international members (46%). Preparation started in March 2026. It was selected for the Class A Project of the CAS Special Programme for First-class Sci-Tech Journals in May and the First Batch Incubation Fund Project for New Journals of Science Press in August. Its official website and submission system are now online.

At the ceremony, Mr. Tan Duocai and Mr. Chen Liang delivered addresses, followed by the signing of a tripartite strategic framework agreement. Editor-in-Chief Kang Shichang then chaired the Editorial Board meeting to discuss manuscript recruitment, international outreach and long-term journal development.