Ecología Política, cuadernos de debate internacional is looking for articles for the next issue (nº 53), on Climate change and the ‘anthropocene’. The issue welcomes theoretical as well as empirical contributions, including on (but not limited to) the following key themes:
- critiques of the concept of the ‘anthropocene’
- climate justice, ecological debt and climate imperialism
- political economy and biopolitics of ‘adaptation’
- critiques of green capitalism
- resistance and alternatives
The issue will be published in June 2017.
PROCEDURE AND DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSION
The submission of articles will be realized in two steps.
- Abstract submission (250 words max.). Deadline: 1st of February, 2017.
Once submitted, the abstracts will be reviewed by guest editors as well as by members of the editorial board. The authors whose abstracts are selected will be invited to send their complete manuscript. Invitation to submit the full manuscript does not ensure its publication, as manuscripts will then undergo a peer-review process.
- Submission of the final version of the article (to be translated from English to Spanish, if necessary): 30th of March, 2017.
Both the abstracts and the final versions of the articles have to be sent to the following e-mail address: articulos@ecologiapolitica.info.
ARTICLE TYPES
The types of articles published in the journal must fit into one of the following sections:
| Section | Description of the articles | Word-limit (including bibliography and notes) |
| In-depth | Detailed analysis of one of the main topics, from a broad perspective. It should have a theoretical component and/or a global focus. | 4000 words
(approx. 8 pages) |
| Short | With a regional or local focus and normally centred on a specific case study. | 2000 words
(approx. 4 pages) |
| Opinion | A personal and critical vision of the subject matter. | 2000 words
(approx. 4 pages) |
| Resistance networks | Address local or community resistance to socio-environmental impacts. | 1500 words
(approx. 3 pages) |
| Key environmental figures | Analysis of the work and contributions of a reference thinker in relation to the special issue of each number. | 3000 words
(approx. 6 pages) |
| Review of books, webpages and reports | Critique of a recent key publication (book, film, or other media) related to the issue’s topic. | 1000 words
(approx. 1-2 pages) |
Further guidelines for different types of articles can be consulted here: https://www.ecologiapolitica.info/novaweb2/?page_id=5922
We only publish contributions that comply with the format of the journal.
ABOUT THE JOURNAL
Ecología Política, cuadernos de debate internacional is a semi-annual journal published in Spanish that addresses environmental questions and their link to society. It has a history older than 25 years, during which it has been distributed mainly in Spain and Latin America. (https://www.smallhandsbigart.com/) It targets both academics and environmental/social organisations.
You can find more information, different subscription offers and the free download of the first 49 issues on our website: www.ecologiapolitica.info
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