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Call for Papers for a New Journal: International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management
In the history of science there have been only a few issues which have mobilized the attention of scientists and policy-makers alike as the issue of climate change currently does. The release of the 4th Assessment produced by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in the summer of 2007 for example, has put the reality of human-induced global warming beyond any doubt.
Although the subject matter of climate change is regarded as a critical issue and sound scientific knowledge is needed in order to address the problem in a holistic way, there is a paucity of academic, peer-reviewed publications specifically focusing on the management aspects of climate change or on approaches, methods, strategies, and other types of action needed in order to cope with the challenge of climate change. It is on the basis of this perceived need that the International Journal of Climate Strategies and Management (IJCCSM) has been created.
IJCCSM, which is published by Emerald Group Publishing Limited, will report on climate change programmes, strategies and action plans. It will disseminate case studies, projects and programmes with consideration to market opportunities, cost savings and the increased value of climate mitigation and adaptation measures.
Furthermore, the journal also focuses on the dissemination of experiences and fosters information exchange with respect to pilot projects in areas such as climate change and CO2 emissions, the contribution of industry to global warming, the impacts of transport to the climate, the influence of legislation and appraisals of the impacts of regulations, as well as the links between climate change and disaster management.
The journal is supported by a prestigious Editorial Advisory Board with over 20 members representing academia, research institutes, industry, well-established NGOs and government agencies. The Editorial Board has members from various parts of the world, thus providing a sound geographical balance.
We are currently seeking papers for this journal. Submissions should be sent by post or email to the Editor:
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Walter Leal
E-mail: walter.leal@ls.haw-hamburg.de
Further details on the journal and guidelines for submissions can be seen at:
http://www.emeraldinsight.com/ijccsm.htm