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Author Guidelines — International Journal of Political Ecology

About this journal

Aims The International Journal of Political Ecology (IJPEC) provides a critical interdisciplinary forum for scholarship that analyzes the dynamic relationships between political structures, economic systems, and ecological change. The journal aims to advance theoretical and empirical understandings of environmental justice, resource governance, and sustainability by connecting diverse approaches from political science, human geography, sociology, anthropology, environmental studies, and related fields. IJPEC prioritizes research that interrogates power asymmetries, social inequalities, and historical legacies of colonialism and capitalism in shaping environmental outcomes. We seek to bridge scholarly rigor with real-world relevance, fostering dialogue among academics, policymakers, activists, and practitioners committed to confronting ecological crises and building more just and sustainable futures. Scope IJPEC publishes high-quality, original research that addresses the intersections of politics, economy, and ecology. The journal welcomes contributions from all regions and epistemologies, with a particular emphasis on underrepresented perspectives. Key topical areas include, but are not limited to: • Political economy of natural resources (extractive industries, energy transitions, fisheries, forests) • Environmental justice movements and climate justice theory and practice • Governance of global commons, including climate, oceans, and biodiversity • Land, water, and food sovereignty in the context of agrarian change and green grabbing • Green capitalism, market environmentalism, degrowth, and post-growth alternatives • Ecologies of conflict, militarism, displacement, and environmental peacebuilding • Multispecies justice and more-than-human political ecologies • Urban political ecology, infrastructure, and socio-ecological metabolisms • Feminist political ecology, gender, and intersectional approaches • Environmental racism, settler colonialism, and decolonial ecologies Article Types The journal accepts the following peer-reviewed contributions: • Original research articles (8,000–12,000 words) • Review articles and meta-analyses • Special issues (proposals and individual papers) • Commentaries and critical debates (up to 5,000 words) • Book reviews (1,500–3,000 words) • Field notes and practice-based reflections (3,000–5,000 words) Audience IJPEC serves an international and interdisciplinary audience of scholars, researchers, and students in the social sciences and humanities engaged with environmental and political issues. It is also intended for policymakers working at the intersection of environment and development, environmental justice activists, and practitioners in non-governmental organizations and social movements. The journal aims to make its content accessible to a broad readership while maintaining rigorous scholarly standards.

Before you submit

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere.
• All authors must approve the submitted version and agree to the ICMJE authorship criteria.
• Declare all funding sources, conflicts of interest, and any AI assistance used.
• Ensure ethics approval and informed consent are stated where human or animal subjects are involved.

Manuscript structure

1. Title page (title, all authors with affiliations, corresponding author, ORCID iDs)
2. Abstract (structured where appropriate) and 3–8 keywords
3. Main text: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
4. References in a consistent style; DOIs where available
5. Tables and figures supplied as separate, high-resolution files

Peer review

International Journal of Political Ecology uses double-blind peer review. At least two independent reviewers assess each manuscript.

Licensing and fees

Articles are published open access under CC BY 4.0. The article processing charge is USD 400; waivers are available for authors from low-income countries.

Publication frequency: Biannual. Publisher: AIR JOURNALS.

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