ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Scope & Guideline
Exploring interdisciplinary approaches to environmental management.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Resource Management:
Research exploring effective management practices for natural resources, including water, forests, and biodiversity, emphasizing sustainability and ecological integrity. - Ecosystem Services and Valuation:
Studies that assess the benefits provided by ecosystems, including economic valuation, to inform policy and management decisions. - Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation:
Investigation into strategies for adapting to climate change impacts and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, focusing on practical applications and policy frameworks. - Community and Stakeholder Engagement:
Research on participatory approaches to environmental management, emphasizing the roles of local communities and stakeholders in decision-making processes. - Biodiversity Conservation:
Studies aimed at understanding and enhancing biodiversity conservation efforts, including the impacts of human activities and the effectiveness of conservation strategies. - Pollution Management and Environmental Health:
Research on the sources, impacts, and management of pollutants affecting environmental and public health, including case studies and policy analyses. - Innovative Management Practices:
Exploration of new methodologies and technologies for environmental management, including the use of data science and modeling techniques.
Trending and Emerging
- Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM):
There is a growing emphasis on IWRM strategies that consider the interconnectedness of water resources, ecosystems, and human activities, promoting holistic approaches to water management. - Climate Justice and Equity:
Research exploring the social dimensions of climate change, including equity in adaptation and mitigation efforts, is gaining traction as communities seek inclusive solutions. - Nature-Based Solutions (NbS):
Emerging studies focus on NbS as effective strategies for addressing environmental challenges, integrating ecological restoration with climate adaptation and urban planning. - Indigenous Knowledge and Practices:
There is an increasing recognition of the value of Indigenous knowledge systems in environmental management, leading to collaborative research that integrates traditional practices with modern science. - Technological Innovations in Environmental Monitoring:
Recent publications highlight the application of advanced technologies, such as remote sensing and big data analytics, in monitoring environmental changes and informing management decisions. - Health and Environmental Interactions:
Research analyzing the links between environmental conditions and public health outcomes is on the rise, reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of environmental health.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA):
Research focusing on conventional EIA methods is becoming less frequent, as there is a growing emphasis on more integrated and participatory approaches. - Species-Specific Management Strategies:
Studies concentrating solely on single species management are declining, with a shift towards ecosystem-based management that considers broader ecological contexts. - Regulatory Compliance Studies:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers that primarily examine compliance with environmental regulations, as the focus shifts towards innovative governance and collaborative management approaches. - Urban Environmental Management:
While still relevant, the specific focus on urban environmental management is waning as the journal increasingly emphasizes regional and global environmental challenges. - Historical Environmental Assessments:
Research that primarily examines historical assessments of environmental conditions or policies is less common, indicating a shift towards current and future-oriented studies.
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