Journal of Environmental Planning and Management
Scope & Guideline
Driving critical insights into sustainable practices and policies.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sustainable Development and Planning:
The journal emphasizes research that contributes to understanding sustainable development practices, including urban planning, rural development, and conservation strategies. - Environmental Policy and Governance:
It explores the dynamics of environmental governance, examining how policies influence environmental outcomes and the role of various stakeholders in the planning process. - Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation:
Research on strategies for adapting to and mitigating climate change impacts is a core focus, including studies on resilience building and low-carbon technologies. - Behavioral and Socioeconomic Aspects of Environmental Management:
The journal investigates how social, cultural, and economic factors influence environmental behaviors and decision-making, highlighting the importance of public engagement and education. - Technological Innovations for Sustainability:
It explores the role of technology in enhancing environmental management practices, including the use of digital tools and data analytics for sustainable planning. - Ecosystem Services and Natural Resource Management:
Research on the management of natural resources and the valuation of ecosystem services is integral to understanding environmental planning and policy implications.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Transformation and Smart Technologies:
There is a growing focus on the role of digital technologies and smart solutions in enhancing environmental management practices and promoting sustainability. - Community Engagement and Participatory Governance:
Research emphasizing the importance of community participation in environmental decision-making processes is trending, reflecting a recognition of local knowledge and stakeholder involvement. - Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategies:
As climate change impacts become more pronounced, studies focusing on resilience-building strategies and adaptive management practices are increasingly prevalent. - Circular Economy and Sustainable Resource Management:
The journal is witnessing a rise in research exploring circular economy principles and their application in sustainable resource management and waste reduction. - Behavioral Insights and Environmental Psychology:
Emerging studies are delving into the psychological and behavioral aspects of environmental decision-making, aiming to understand motivations and barriers to pro-environmental behaviors.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Environmental Impact Assessments:
There appears to be a declining interest in conventional methods of environmental impact assessments, as researchers increasingly seek more integrative and participatory approaches. - Single-Disciplinary Studies:
The journal has moved away from studies that focus solely on one discipline, favoring interdisciplinary research that combines insights from various fields to address complex environmental issues. - Static Models of Environmental Governance:
Research employing static models without considering dynamic interactions and feedback loops in environmental governance has seen less focus, reflecting a shift towards more adaptive management approaches. - Regulatory Compliance Studies:
There is a waning interest in studies that solely assess regulatory compliance without considering broader implications for sustainability and community engagement. - Localized Traditional Knowledge Applications:
Although traditional knowledge remains important, its application in localized contexts is less emphasized in favor of broader, integrative frameworks that consider global environmental challenges.
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