Global Environment
Scope & Guideline
Navigating Global Change Through Interdisciplinary Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Environmental History:
The journal publishes research that explores the historical relationships between humans and the environment, analyzing how past events shape current environmental policies and practices. - Socio-Political Contexts of Environmental Issues:
A significant focus is placed on the political regimes, governance, and social movements that influence environmental change, particularly in post-colonial and developing regions. - Cultural and Economic Dimensions:
The journal examines the cultural narratives and economic factors that drive environmental transformation, including agricultural practices, resource extraction, and community responses to environmental crises. - Global South Perspectives:
There is a consistent emphasis on the experiences and challenges faced by countries in the Global South, particularly in relation to colonial legacies, environmental justice, and sustainable development. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages diverse methodological approaches, integrating historical analysis with insights from ecology, sociology, and political science to address complex environmental issues.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Historical Analysis:
There is an increasing focus on examining historical events and their implications for understanding current climate change dynamics, emphasizing how past practices inform present challenges. - Post-Colonial Environmental Justice:
Research addressing the legacies of colonialism and their impact on current environmental injustices is gaining traction, underlining the importance of equity in environmental discussions. - Socio-Environmental Conflicts:
The journal is seeing a rise in studies that analyze conflicts arising from environmental issues, particularly in regions affected by resource extraction and governance struggles. - Interconnections Between Culture and Environment:
Emerging themes include the exploration of cultural narratives and their role in shaping environmental perceptions and practices, indicating a growing interest in the cultural dimensions of environmental history. - Urban Environmental Transformations:
There is a notable trend towards examining urban environments and their transformations, focusing on how urbanization intersects with environmental changes and social dynamics.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Ecological Studies:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers focusing solely on traditional ecological studies, such as biodiversity assessments, which may be overshadowed by more politically and historically nuanced analyses. - Narrowly Defined Environmental Policies:
Publications that address specific environmental policies without a historical or socio-political context are becoming less prevalent, indicating a move towards more comprehensive and integrative approaches. - Local Case Studies:
While local case studies were once a staple, there appears to be a waning interest in isolated studies that do not connect to broader global or historical narratives. - Technological Solutions to Environmental Issues:
Research focusing exclusively on technological interventions (e.g., renewable energy technologies) without considering social implications or historical contexts seems to be declining. - Environmental Ethics as a Standalone Topic:
The exploration of environmental ethics in isolation, without integrating historical or political dimensions, is becoming less common, reflecting a shift towards more interdisciplinary frameworks.
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