Journal for European Environmental & Planning Law
Scope & Guideline
Shaping the nexus of law, environment, and policy in Europe.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Environmental Governance and Law:
The journal explores the frameworks of environmental governance in Europe, analyzing how EU directives and regulations shape environmental law and policy across member states. - Judicial Review and Case Law Analysis:
A significant focus is on the decisions made by European courts regarding environmental matters, offering insights into the evolving jurisprudence and its implications for environmental legislation. - Sustainable Development and Policy Implementation:
The journal emphasizes the legal dimensions of sustainable development initiatives, including the implementation of the European Green Deal and the Just Transition Mechanism. - Climate Change Law and Policy:
Research often centers around the legal aspects of climate change, including liability for emissions, adaptation strategies, and the regulatory framework for carbon markets. - Public Participation and Access to Justice:
The journal highlights the importance of public involvement in environmental decision-making processes, particularly in the context of the Aarhus Convention and its implications for access to justice. - Innovative Environmental Solutions:
The journal discusses novel approaches to environmental challenges, including nature-based solutions, carbon farming, and the use of technology in environmental management.
Trending and Emerging
- Carbon Market Regulation and Liability:
Emerging discussions around carbon markets, including regulations and liability for emissions, highlight the growing importance of climate change mitigation and market integrity. - Nature-Based Solutions and Biodiversity:
There is an increasing focus on nature-based solutions and their legal implications, underscoring the need for innovative approaches to biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration. - Legal Implications of the European Green Deal:
The journal is trending towards in-depth analyses of the European Green Deal, examining its legal ramifications and implementation challenges across member states. - Transnational Environmental Governance:
Research is increasingly looking at transnational issues, such as cross-border pollution and EU external environmental policies, recognizing the interconnectedness of environmental challenges. - Technological Innovations in Environmental Law:
Emerging themes include the use of technology in environmental governance, such as blockchain for waste management, reflecting a trend towards integrating digital solutions in legal frameworks.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Environmental Regulations:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers discussing traditional environmental regulations in isolation, as the journal increasingly emphasizes integrated approaches to environmental governance. - General Environmental Awareness Campaigns:
While once a staple topic, the journal has shifted away from discussing general awareness campaigns and now focuses more on legal frameworks and actionable policies. - Historical Environmental Law Analysis:
Research centered on historical perspectives of environmental law has diminished, with more emphasis being placed on contemporary legal challenges and future-oriented solutions. - Regional Environmental Issues:
Papers focusing solely on regional environmental issues without a broader EU context are less common, as the journal increasingly adopts a more pan-European perspective. - Static Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs):
The focus on static EIAs has declined in favor of dynamic assessments that consider the ongoing impacts of projects and the need for adaptive management.
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