AIM AND SCOPE

Environment Conflict (EnvironC) is a leading peer-reviewed and open-access journal, published by Institute for Advanced Social, Science, and Sustainable Future (IASSSF), Jakarta, Indonesia, with e-ISSN: 3048-2674. EnvironC is published twice a year (February and August), and all articles published are available online with open access.

 

Aims

EnvironC is dedicated to exploring the intricate conflicts arising from environmental issues. The journal seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for research that delves into the root causes, evolution, and resolution of environmental disputes. By highlighting how environmental challenges intersect with social, economic, and political tensions, EnvironC aims to contribute to effective conflict resolution and management strategies.

 

Focus

EnvironC concentrates on high-quality research that sheds light on the various dimensions of environmental conflicts. The journal emphasizes studies that reveal the complex interactions between environmental issues and societal conflicts. It encourages research that offers innovative solutions for addressing and resolving these conflicts, aiming to bridge gaps between environmental concerns and socio-political dynamics.

 

Scope

This journal seeks to publish a broad range of scholarly articles, including:

  • Resource Conflicts: Examining how the competition for essential natural resources, such as water, minerals, and land, leads to conflicts. This includes case studies and analyses of disputes driven by resource scarcity, as well as collaborative strategies to manage and mitigate such conflicts.

  • Policy and Governance Issues: Investigating conflicts arising from environmental policies and governance frameworks. This encompasses challenges in policy implementation, regulatory disagreements, and the role of governance in either aggravating or alleviating environmental disputes.

  • Community and Conservation Disputes: Exploring conflicts between local communities and environmental conservation initiatives. This includes issues like land use conflicts, indigenous rights, and community opposition to conservation efforts, with a focus on finding solutions that address both environmental and community needs.

  • Corporate Environmental Issues: Analyzing conflicts involving corporations and industries over their environmental impacts. Topics include pollution disputes, environmental degradation, and corporate responsibility, aiming to develop mechanisms for ensuring corporate accountability and environmental justice.

  • Global Climate Conflicts: Investigating how climate change drives global environmental conflicts, such as migration issues, international climate policy disputes, and the effects of climate-induced events on vulnerable regions. The journal focuses on understanding the broader impacts of climate change on global stability and developing strategies for addressing these challenges.

  • Technological and Scientific Disputes: Investigating conflicts arising from technological and scientific advancements related to the environment. This includes debates over environmental technologies, such as geoengineering, and scientific disagreements on environmental impacts. The journal explores how innovations and scientific uncertainties contribute to conflicts and the role of technology in resolving these disputes.