In a significant move to advance scholarly discourse on climate change, Sage has unveiled its newest journal, Dialogues on Climate Change. This open peer review journal is set to enhance critical thinking and interdisciplinary dialogue across a wide array of climate-related topics. The launch marks a new chapter in Sage’s prestigious Dialogues series, which began with Dialogues in Human Geography in 2011.
Dialogues on Climate Change will publish three issues annually, delving into both the physical and social dimensions of climate change. The journal aims to address the myriad causes and effects of the climate crisis while exploring potential solutions and responses. Its unique open peer review model fosters a dynamic platform for scholarly debate, enabling authors and commentators to engage in rich, multi-faceted discussions.
The Dialogues format is distinctive for its ability to spark meaningful exchanges across various fields. Each issue features a primary article that serves as a catalyst for debate. This is followed by named-author commentaries and author responses, which critique and expand upon the primary article’s claims, fostering an ongoing dialogue that transcends traditional academic boundaries.
Contributors to Dialogues on Climate Change are invited from diverse disciplines, including climatology, geography, meteorology, psychology, Earth system science, economics, environmental science, history, engineering, political science, sociology, ecology, and philosophy. The journal is committed to inclusivity, welcoming submissions from both the Global North and the Global South.
Dr. Rob Bellamy will serve as the Editor-in-Chief of the journal, supported by an esteemed team of Associate Editors: Shinichiro Asayama from the National Institute for Environmental Studies in Japan; Holly Buck from the University at Buffalo; Peter Irvine from University College London; and Katharine Ricke from the University of California San Diego.
Dialogues on Climate Change will be published on a Subscribe to Open (S2O) basis, ensuring that all research is freely accessible to the global community without any barriers until the end of 2025. This open access model underscores Sage’s commitment to promoting widespread dissemination of knowledge and fostering global collaboration in the fight against climate change.
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