Observatorio Medioambiental
Scope & Guideline
Pioneering Innovations in Environmental Management
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Environmental Impact Assessment:
The journal emphasizes studies that evaluate the environmental consequences of various human activities, including urban development, tourism, and industrial processes. - Sustainable Development and Policy Analysis:
Research focusing on sustainable practices and policies, particularly within the context of the European Union and Latin America, is a core area of interest. - Public Participation and Environmental Governance:
The journal highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement and public participation in environmental decision-making processes. - Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services:
It also addresses topics related to biodiversity, ecosystem services, and the valuation of natural resources, exploring how these elements contribute to environmental health. - Climate Change and Social Impacts:
The exploration of climate change effects on socio-economic structures, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean, is a significant focus. - Environmental Education and Awareness:
The journal promotes research on environmental education, aiming to enhance public understanding and engagement with environmental issues.
Trending and Emerging
- Urban Environmental Challenges:
Research addressing environmental issues in metropolitan contexts, such as urban transportation and waste management, has gained traction, reflecting the increasing urbanization and its ecological impacts. - Economic Valuation of Ecosystem Services:
There is a rising interest in studies that quantify the economic benefits of ecosystem services, emphasizing the intersection of ecology and economics in policy-making. - Sustainable Tourism Practices:
The exploration of sustainable tourism, particularly in relation to environmental management and local communities, is emerging as a significant theme, indicative of the tourism sector's impact on sustainability. - Public Transportation and Environmental Issues:
The focus on public transportation as a critical factor in addressing urban environmental problems is increasingly prominent, highlighting the need for sustainable urban mobility solutions. - Climate Change Adaptation Strategies:
Recent research trends indicate a growing emphasis on adaptation strategies for climate change, particularly in vulnerable regions, showcasing the urgency of addressing climate resilience.
Declining or Waning
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
Research on CSR in relation to environmental impact, particularly greenwashing practices, has decreased, suggesting a shift towards more direct environmental analyses rather than business strategy critiques. - Marine Protected Areas Legislation:
The frequency of studies specifically addressing legal frameworks surrounding marine protected areas has waned, indicating that this topic may have reached a level of comprehensive coverage. - Agroindustrial Development and Environmental Degradation:
While still relevant, the specific focus on agroindustrial impacts on the environment has diminished, possibly overshadowed by broader discussions on sustainability and climate change. - Theoretical Frameworks in Environmental Studies:
There appears to be a reduction in papers focused on theoretical explorations of environmental issues, suggesting a move towards more practical, applied research.
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