Global rainfall erosivity projections for 2050 and 2070

• Global Rainfall erosivity increase on average 26.2–28.8% (2050) and 27–34.3% (2070). Use of 19 climate models three RCP scenarios (2.6, 4.5, 8.5) for 2050 2070. 80–85% global land surface will have an increasing trend in rainfall erosivity. Large projected changes are expected the Northern Hemisphere. Climate change drive high erosion rates. The erosive force (rainfall erosivity) is a major driver soil, nutrient losses worldwide important input soil assessments models. Here, we present comprehensive set future projections at 30 arc-second (∼1 km 2 ) spatial scale using downscaled General Circulation Models (GCMs) simulating Representative Concentration Pathways (RCPs) periods 2041–2060 2061–2080. were obtained based Gaussian Process Regression (GPR) approach relating depth to through series (bio)climatic covariates. Compared 2010 baseline, estimate potential between 26.2 28.8% Therefore, consequential main + 30–66% rates by Our results successfully compared with 20 regional studies addressing projections. We release whole dataset composed 102 simulation scenarios, aim support further research activities erosion, conservation communities. expect these datasets address needs both Earth system modeling community policy makers. In addition, introduce make continental scales.