SOCIETY & NATURAL RESOURCES
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Knowledge at the Intersection of Society and Nature
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Social-Ecological Systems:
Research in this area examines the interdependencies between human and ecological systems, focusing on how social dynamics influence environmental outcomes and vice versa. - Environmental Governance and Policy:
The journal explores frameworks and practices of governance in natural resource management, analyzing the roles of various stakeholders, including communities, governments, and NGOs. - Community Engagement and Participation:
Studies focus on how community involvement shapes resource management and conservation efforts, emphasizing participatory approaches and local knowledge. - Environmental Justice:
This scope investigates the equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens, addressing issues of race, class, and power in environmental decision-making. - Cultural and Socioeconomic Factors:
Research highlights how cultural beliefs, values, and socioeconomic conditions affect environmental attitudes and behaviors, contributing to the understanding of sustainable practices. - Conflict and Collaboration in Resource Management:
The journal addresses conflicts arising from competing interests in natural resource use and explores collaborative approaches to resolve these tensions.
Trending and Emerging
- Indigenous Rights and Knowledge:
There is an increasing emphasis on the role of Indigenous peoples in natural resource management, highlighting the importance of traditional ecological knowledge and rights in conservation efforts. - Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience:
Research focusing on adaptation strategies and resilience-building in the face of climate change is gaining traction, reflecting urgent global challenges and the need for actionable solutions. - Social Media and Environmental Activism:
The intersection of social media and environmental movements is emerging as a critical area of study, examining how digital platforms facilitate activism and community engagement in environmental issues. - Health and Environment Nexus:
Emerging themes explore the connections between public health and environmental conditions, particularly in the context of pollution, resource management, and community well-being. - Urban-Rural Dynamics in Resource Management:
The journal is increasingly addressing the complexities of urban-rural interactions in resource governance, reflecting the importance of these dynamics in contemporary environmental challenges.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Conservation Approaches:
There is a noticeable decrease in papers focused solely on conventional conservation strategies, as the field increasingly emphasizes integrated and participatory approaches that involve local communities. - Resource Extraction without Community Consideration:
Research on resource extraction practices that do not consider community impacts is becoming less prevalent, reflecting a growing awareness of social justice and community rights in resource management. - Single-Dimensional Environmental Policies:
The focus on singular environmental policies that do not account for socio-economic and cultural dimensions is declining, as interdisciplinary approaches gain prominence. - Top-Down Governance Models:
Papers centered on authoritarian or top-down governance models are waning, with a shift toward exploring collaborative governance and inclusive decision-making processes.
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