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Energy, Environment and Climate Policy Analysis

Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

The world is undergoing unprecedented transformations driven by rising carbon emissions, accelerating climate change, and rapid urbanization, all of which exert significant pressure on agriculture, energy systems, land use, and water resources. Under these circumstances, sustainable solutions are therefore urgently needed. In this Topic, we invite contributions addressing innovative practices in energy, environment, and climate policy analysis, including but not limited to agroecology, climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy integration, land conservation, and water management. Relevant submissions will examine, for example, policy frameworks, technological advancements, socio-economic impacts, and case studies demonstrating resilience and sustainability. Theoretical, empirical, and review papers that focus on actionable insights for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners are welcome.

This Topic aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue on holistic strategies for a resource-efficient and climate-resilient future to address the growing number of issues relating to resources, energy, and the environment.

Dr. Xiaoqian Song
Dr. Jiajie Li
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • sustainable agriculture
  • climate change
  • energy transition
  • resources management
  • water–energy–agriculture (WEA) nexus

Participating Journals

Agriculture
Open Access
11,889 Articles
Launched in 2011
3.6Impact Factor
6.3CiteScore
18 DaysMedian Time to First Decision
Q1Highest JCR Category Ranking
Climate
Open Access
1,726 Articles
Launched in 2013
3.2Impact Factor
5.7CiteScore
22 DaysMedian Time to First Decision
Q2Highest JCR Category Ranking
Energies
Open Access
59,201 Articles
Launched in 2008
3.2Impact Factor
7.3CiteScore
16 DaysMedian Time to First Decision
Q3Highest JCR Category Ranking
Land
Open Access
11,566 Articles
Launched in 2012
3.2Impact Factor
5.9CiteScore
16 DaysMedian Time to First Decision
Q2Highest JCR Category Ranking
Water
Open Access
29,599 Articles
Launched in 2009
3.0Impact Factor
6.0CiteScore
19 DaysMedian Time to First Decision
Q2Highest JCR Category Ranking

Published Papers