Environmental Policy & Governance

About this journal

Interdisciplinary research at the intersection of environmental science, public policy, and governance frameworks.

Submission guidelines

Manuscripts submitted to Environmental Policy & Governance should present original research that has not been published or is under consideration elsewhere. Authors are expected to follow the preparation guidelines below before uploading their submission.

Manuscript preparation

• Submit as a single Word (.docx) or PDF file, double-spaced.
• Title page with author names, affiliations, and a corresponding author email.
• Structured abstract of 150–300 words.
• 3–8 keywords, separated by commas.
• Use APA 7th edition for in-text citations and the reference list.
• Tables and figures embedded in the manuscript with clear captions.

Peer review process

All submissions undergo double-blind peer review. Initial editorial screening is typically completed within 7–10 days, with full review decisions returned within 6–10 weeks.

Ethics & declarations

Authors must declare conflicts of interest, funding sources, and ethical approvals where applicable. Plagiarism is screened with industry-standard tools and is grounds for immediate desk rejection.