The International Journal of Climate Governance Research (IJCGR) welcomes the submission of original, high-quality, and unpublished manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of climate governance, climate policy, environmental sustainability, resilience, adaptation, mitigation, and sustainable development.

1. Scope of Manuscripts

Submitted manuscripts should be relevant to the journal’s focus and scope, including but not limited to:

• Climate Governance and Environmental Policy

• Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

• Climate Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction

• Sustainable Development and Green Economy

• Blue Carbon and Coastal Governance

• Natural Resource and Environmental Management

• Climate Justice, Public Participation, and Social Dimensions of Climate Change

• Climate Finance and Sustainable Investment

2. Types of Manuscripts

The journal accepts the following categories of manuscripts:

• Original Research Articles

• Review Articles

• Policy Papers

• Case Studies

3. Language

All manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and professional English. Authors are encouraged to use professional language editing services if necessary prior to submission.

4. Originality and Publication Ethics

Manuscripts submitted to IJCGR must be original works that have not been published previously and are not under consideration by another journal or publication.

Authors must ensure that:

• The manuscript is free from plagiarism and academic misconduct.

• All sources are appropriately cited.

• Data presented are authentic and accurately reported.

• All listed authors have made significant contributions to the work.

5. Manuscript Preparation

Authors should prepare their manuscripts according to the official IJCGR template.

General formatting requirements:

• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

• Paper size: A4

• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

• Line spacing: 1.5

• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

• Length: 4,000–8,000 words, including references

6. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized in the following order:

• Title

• Author(s) Name

• Affiliation(s)

• Corresponding Author Email

• ORCID ID (recommended)

• Abstract

• Keywords

• Introduction

• Literature Review (if applicable)

• Research Methods

• Results and Discussion

• Conclusion

• Acknowledgments (optional)

• References

7. Title

The title should be concise, informative, and reflect the content of the manuscript. The recommended title length is no more than 20 words.

8. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should contain 150–250 words and briefly describe:

• Background and objectives

• Methods

• Key findings

• Conclusions

Authors should provide three to five keywords that accurately represent the manuscript's content.

9. Tables and Figures

• Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively.

• Each table and figure should have a clear title and source (if applicable).

• Images should be of high quality and suitable for publication.

• Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for copyrighted materials.

10. References

IJCGR adopts the APA (7th Edition) citation and referencing style.

Reference requirements:

• Minimum 15 references for research articles.

• Minimum 25 references for review articles.

• At least 80% of references should come from scholarly journals.

• Preferably, references should be published within the last ten years.

The use of reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote is strongly encouraged.

11. Plagiarism Screening

All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening using Turnitin, iThenticate, or equivalent software.

• Maximum similarity index: 20%

• Similarity arising from references, quotations, and commonly used scientific terms may be excluded from evaluation.

Manuscripts exceeding the permitted threshold may be returned for revision or rejected.

12. Peer Review Process

IJCGR applies a double-blind peer-review process.

The review process consists of:

• Initial editorial screening

• Plagiarism assessment

• Double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers

• Editorial decision (acceptance, revision, or rejection)

The final publication decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

13. Open Access Policy

IJCGR is an open-access journal. All published articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or access fees.

14. Article Processing Charges (APC)

IJCGR does not charge any fees for:

• Manuscript submission

• Article processing

• Publication

• Online access

Authors can publish their accepted manuscripts free of charge.

15. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right of first publication.

Articles published in IJCGR are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

16. Submission Procedure

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system. Authors should ensure that all metadata, author information, and manuscript files are complete before final submission.

17. Contact Information

For questions regarding manuscript preparation, submission, or publication, authors may contact the editorial office through the contact information available on the journal website.