Amplifying voices from the Global South and bridging knowledge systems for a sustainable future.
This special issue of SustainE, supported by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, aims to address global knowledge imbalances by integrating traditional and modern knowledge systems for sustainability and climate action. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fosters collaborative research between the Global North and Global South, and this special issue seeks to amplify underrepresented voices, particularly from the Global South. By providing a platform for a diverse range of formats, we aim to bridge power imbalances in knowledge production and dissemination. We invite scholars, civil society organizations, local communities, and NGOs to submit original work that highlights innovative, cross-cultural, and collaborative approaches to sustainability challenges.
We welcome submissions in a variety of formats, including research articles, commentaries, multimedia, and case studies. All submissions must focus on sustainability, climate action, and the integration of traditional and modern knowledge systems, with an emphasis on the Global South.
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Submission Process
Step 1: Choose your format and prepare your submission according to the guidelines.
Step 2: Submit your work through the SustainE Submission Platform
Step 3: You will receive a confirmation email once your submission is received.
Step 4: Submissions will undergo an initial screening, followed by a peer-review process.
Step 5: Shortlisted submissions will be announced by January 15, 2025. Final selections will be published in June 2025.
Timeline
Call for Submissions Opens: November 10, 2024
Submission Deadline: January 20, 2024
Shortlist Announced: May 30, 2025
Publication Date: July 25, 2025
Founder of the Green Institute, Humboldt Fellow, and UNEP GEO-7 Lead Author. Adenike is an expert in environmental sustainability, climate action, and green microbiology.
The Scientific Advisory Board for this special issue comprises global experts in sustainability, climate action, and science diplomacy, ensuring that submissions reflect the highest standards of academic rigor and inclusivity. This board will guide the review process and support the integration of diverse knowledge systems.
Professor of Sustainability Science, University of Sussex, and expert in the integration of traditional ecological knowledge into climate action frameworks.
Senior Researcher at the Centre for International Climate Policy, specializing in cross-cultural scientific collaboration and community-led environmental research.
Senior Advisor on Science Diplomacy, African Union, and advocate for inclusive knowledge systems between the Global North and South.
Environmental Anthropologist, focusing on indigenous knowledge and climate resilience in the Pacific Islands.
Chief Scientist at the Global Sustainability Institute, with a focus on global equity in knowledge production and dissemination.
We accept a variety of formats including research articles, multimedia, and tools that focus on sustainability and knowledge integration.
All submissions will go through an initial eligibility check and then a peer-review process managed by the editorial team at SustainE.
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