Desenvolvimento e Meio Ambiente
Scope & Guideline
Advancing sustainable solutions for a thriving planet.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Management:
The journal emphasizes sustainable development practices that integrate environmental, social, and economic considerations, highlighting case studies and theoretical frameworks that promote sustainability. - Socio-Environmental Justice:
Research often focuses on the intersection of social equity and environmental issues, exploring how marginalized communities are affected by environmental policies and practices. - Community Participation and Local Knowledge:
There is a strong emphasis on the role of local communities and indigenous knowledge systems in environmental governance, encouraging participatory approaches to resource management. - Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies:
The journal addresses the impacts of climate change on various ecosystems and communities, proposing adaptation strategies that consider local contexts and vulnerabilities. - Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture:
A significant portion of the research explores agroecological practices and their potential to enhance food security, biodiversity, and ecological resilience. - Environmental Policy and Governance:
The journal analyzes the effectiveness of environmental policies and governance structures, providing insights into best practices and areas for improvement.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Emergency and Resilience Planning:
There is an increasing focus on the climate emergency, with research dedicated to resilience planning and adaptation strategies that communities can adopt to mitigate climate impacts. - Public Policy Analysis and Effectiveness:
Recent publications have emphasized rigorous evaluations of public policies related to environmental management, showcasing their effectiveness and areas needing reform. - Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture:
Emerging themes include the nexus between food security and sustainable agricultural practices, highlighting the importance of local food systems and agroecology. - Integration of Health and Environment:
The intersection of health and environmental studies has gained traction, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the links between environmental quality and public health. - Social Movements and Environmental Justice:
Research exploring the role of social movements in advocating for environmental justice has become more prominent, reflecting a growing interest in grassroots activism and policy change.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Ecological Knowledge:
Although previously a strong focus, research related to traditional ecological knowledge has seen a decline as newer methodologies and frameworks gain prominence. - Industrial Pollution and Management:
The frequency of publications addressing industrial pollution has decreased, possibly due to a shift towards broader sustainability themes rather than specific pollution sources. - Biodiversity Conservation without Community Engagement:
There has been a noticeable decline in studies that focus on biodiversity conservation efforts that do not incorporate community engagement, indicating a shift towards more inclusive approaches. - Urbanization Impacts on Biodiversity:
Research specifically examining urbanization's impact on biodiversity has waned, as the journal pivots towards more integrated approaches that consider social and environmental dimensions together. - Technological Solutions to Environmental Issues:
There is less emphasis on purely technological solutions to environmental problems, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for social, cultural, and political dimensions in addressing these challenges.
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