Aim and Scope
African Journal of Environmental Economics and Management ISSN 2375-0707 is a peer-reviewed, open access journal covering all aspects of environmental economics and management. The journal's main interest is the application of economic theory and methods to environmental issues and problems that require detailed analysis in order to improve management strategies.
The editors of the journal encourage a pluralistic approach to both theoretical and applied contributions. The publication of empirically based, policy-oriented research is given a high priority in the journal in order to further critical discussion. The journal also entertains papers with an interdisciplinary approach, where this helps to improve knowledge of the real world complexities, provided that the analysis retains links to or components of economic thinking.
The journal publishes research that is likely to be of interest to economists, economic geographers and other academics, professionals and officials with a working interest in environmental matters.
Aim and Scope
The African Journal of Environmental Economics and Management is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing the study and practice of environmental economics, sustainable development, and resource management, with a particular focus on the African continent. The journal seeks to provide a platform for high-quality research that addresses the environmental and economic challenges facing African countries, offering insights into policy, strategy, and management practices that promote both economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Aims:
The journal aims to:
- Contribute to the development of environmental economics as a discipline, especially in the context of Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities.
- Promote research that explores the economic implications of environmental policies, sustainable resource management, and the relationship between economic development and environmental preservation.
- Serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas, theories, and practical solutions to address environmental and developmental issues, such as climate change, natural resource management, poverty, and inequality, in the African context.
- Support evidence-based decision-making by providing policymakers, businesses, and stakeholders with rigorous economic analysis of environmental issues.
Scope:
The African Journal of Environmental Economics and Management covers a broad range of topics related to environmental economics, management, and policy, with an emphasis on Africa’s socio-economic and environmental realities. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Environmental Policy and Economics: Analysis of the economic implications of environmental policies, regulations, and initiatives at local, national, and regional levels in Africa.
- Natural Resource Management: Economic approaches to the sustainable management and utilization of Africa’s natural resources, including land, water, forests, and minerals.
- Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Economic assessments of climate change impacts on African economies, as well as the cost-benefit analysis of climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.
- Energy and Environmental Economics: Economic analysis of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the transition to low-carbon economies in Africa.
- Agriculture and Environmental Economics: Economic evaluations of the environmental impacts of agricultural practices, food security, and rural development in the context of Africa.
- Environmental Valuation and Impact Assessment: Methods for assessing the economic value of ecosystem services, biodiversity, and environmental impacts, including cost-benefit and contingent valuation approaches.
- Environmental Governance and Institutions: The role of institutions, governance structures, and policy frameworks in the management of Africa’s environmental and natural resources.
- Social Dimensions of Environmental Economics: Exploration of the links between environmental economics, poverty alleviation, social equity, and sustainable livelihoods in Africa.
Target Audience:
The journal serves researchers, policymakers, economists, environmental managers, and practitioners working in the fields of environmental economics, sustainable development, resource management, and related disciplines, both within Africa and internationally. It is particularly valuable for those seeking to understand and address the complex intersection of economic development, environmental stewardship, and social equity in the African context.
