Call for Papers, The Fountain Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Volume 8 - Issue 1, June/ July 2024

2024-03-15

Mitigating the effects of Climate Change

We are pleased to announce a Call for Papers for a Special Issue on Climate Change in the Fountain Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies (FJIS). This call aims to foster ongoing interdisciplinary research on this phenomenon and its effects to address the complex challenges posed by climate change.

We encourage submissions that integrate knowledge and approaches from multiple disciplines, such as agriculture, business studies, development studies, economics, education, engineering, environmental science, ecology, policy studies, public health, social sciences, philosophy and more. Interdisciplinary research is crucial for understanding the complex nature of climate change and for developing effective solutions and coping strategies.

Scope and Topics:

We invite original research articles, article and book reviews, case studies, and reports that explore climate change from an interdisciplinary perspective. The Special Issue aims to cover a broad range of topics related to climate change and its effects, including but not limited to:

  1. Climate science and modelling
  2. Climate change impact on ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources
  3. Climate change and human health, including public health implications
  4. Socio-economic impacts of climate change and sustainable development
  5. Climate change policy, governance, and decision-making
  6. Climate change adaptation and resilience strategies
  7. Mitigation measures and technologies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
  8. Climate change and renewable energy transitions
  9. Ethical, legal, and social implications of climate change
  10. Climate change communication and public engagement
  11. Controversies on Climate change

Paper Submission:

Submissions must be original and should not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication while being evaluated for this Journal. Visit the following website:  https://journals.cuz.ac.zw/index.php/fountain, select ‘For authors’, ‘Register or login’ and go to ‘Submissions’.