About the Journal
Indian Journal of Environment & Development (IJED) is an interdisciplinary scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research, knowledge, and innovative solutions at the intersection of environment, sustainable development, technology, society, and economic growth. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academics, policymakers, environmental professionals, industry practitioners, and development organizations to share original research and evidence-based perspectives addressing contemporary environmental and developmental challenges.
The journal recognizes that environmental sustainability and human development are closely interconnected. It therefore encourages research that examines the relationships among climate change, natural resources, economic development, public health, technology, energy, biodiversity, urbanization, agriculture, governance, and social well-being.
IJED particularly welcomes research addressing environmental challenges in the Indian and South Asian context, while also encouraging comparative, regional, and globally relevant studies. The journal aims to connect scientific research with practical applications, public policy, institutional decision-making, and sustainable development initiatives.
Aim of the Journal
The primary aim of the Indian Journal of Environment & Development is to promote high-quality research that contributes to a better understanding of environmental challenges and supports pathways toward inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development.
The journal seeks to:
- Promote interdisciplinary research in environment and development.
- Encourage innovative approaches to environmental protection and resource management.
- Examine the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainable development.
- Support evidence-based environmental policy and governance.
- Highlight emerging technologies and digital solutions for environmental sustainability.
- Encourage research addressing climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.
- Provide a platform for research relevant to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Bridge the gap between academic research, policy, industry, and community-level environmental action.
Scope of the Journal
The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, case studies, policy analyses, methodological studies, and interdisciplinary research covering, but not limited to:
Environmental Science & Management
- Environmental pollution and monitoring
- Air, water, and soil quality
- Waste management and recycling
- Environmental impact assessment
- Environmental risk assessment
- Ecosystem management
- Biodiversity and conservation
- Natural resource management
- Environmental health
Climate Change & Sustainability
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Climate resilience
- Carbon management and carbon neutrality
- Sustainable development
- Environmental sustainability
- Circular economy
- Sustainable consumption and production
- Climate finance
- Environmental economics
Energy & Sustainable Development
- Renewable and clean energy
- Solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy
- Energy efficiency
- Sustainable energy systems
- Green hydrogen
- Energy transition
- Smart grids and sustainable infrastructure
- Energy policy and economics
Environment, Society & Development
- Sustainable urban development
- Rural development
- Environmental justice
- Poverty and environmental sustainability
- Population and environmental change
- Public participation in environmental management
- Community-based conservation
- Environmental education and awareness
- Sustainable livelihoods
Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Sustainable agriculture
- Climate-smart agriculture
- Soil and water conservation
- Agricultural sustainability
- Forestry and ecosystem management
- Food security
- Water resource management
- Land-use and land-cover change
Technology & Digital Innovation
- Artificial intelligence for environmental sustainability
- Machine learning and environmental prediction
- Remote sensing and GIS
- Digital twins for environmental systems
- IoT-based environmental monitoring
- Smart cities and smart infrastructure
- Big data and environmental analytics
- Digital technologies for climate action
- Technology-enabled resource optimization
Governance, Policy & Economics
- Environmental policy and regulation
- Environmental governance
- Sustainable development policy
- Green economy
- ESG and corporate sustainability
- Environmental economics
- Sustainable finance
- Carbon markets
- Corporate environmental responsibility
Public-private partnerships for sustainable development