Environment and Planning E-Nature and Space
Scope & Guideline
Fostering dialogue on conservation and policy impact.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Environmental Research:
The journal promotes interdisciplinary studies that integrate insights from geography, sociology, ecology, and political science to address environmental issues. - Spatial Justice and Governance:
A core focus is on spatial justice, examining how environmental policies and practices affect different communities, particularly marginalized groups. - Human-Animal Relations:
The exploration of the relationships between humans and non-human entities is emphasized, particularly in the context of conservation, urban planning, and ecological dynamics. - Climate Change and Resilience:
Research on climate resilience and adaptation strategies is central, analyzing how communities respond to climatic events and environmental change. - Indigenous Knowledge and Practices:
The journal values Indigenous perspectives and knowledge systems, advocating for their inclusion in environmental governance and planning. - Urban and Rural Interconnections:
It investigates the interplay between urban and rural environments, focusing on socio-ecological transformations and the implications for sustainability.
Trending and Emerging
- Affective and Emotional Geographies:
There is a growing interest in the emotional dimensions of environmental issues, exploring how feelings and affective experiences shape human-environment interactions. - Community-Led Environmental Initiatives:
Research focusing on grassroots movements and community-led initiatives for environmental justice and sustainability is on the rise, emphasizing local knowledge and practices. - Decolonial Approaches:
Emerging themes reflect a decolonial perspective, addressing the legacies of colonialism in environmental governance and advocating for the rights of Indigenous peoples. - Intersectionality in Environmental Justice:
Studies that incorporate intersectional analyses of race, gender, and class in environmental justice frameworks are increasingly prevalent, reflecting a broader understanding of social inequalities. - More-than-Human Perspectives:
Research that considers the agency of non-human entities and the interconnectedness of all life forms is gaining traction, moving beyond anthropocentric views. - Urban Resilience and Transformation:
The journal is increasingly publishing studies on urban resilience, focusing on how cities adapt to environmental challenges and the role of urban planning in fostering sustainability.
Declining or Waning
- Conventional Environmental Management:
Traditional approaches to environmental management that focus solely on regulatory compliance are becoming less emphasized, as the journal shifts towards more innovative, participatory, and inclusive practices. - Single-Disciplinary Studies:
There is a noticeable decline in studies that are strictly situated within a single discipline, as the journal increasingly favors interdisciplinary research that combines various perspectives. - Technological Solutions without Contextual Analysis:
Research focused solely on technological fixes for environmental issues, without considering social, cultural, and political contexts, is appearing less frequently. - Static Conservation Models:
Static models of conservation that do not incorporate adaptive management or community engagement are waning, reflecting a shift towards more dynamic and participatory conservation strategies.
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