Call for Papers - JGSG Special Issue on Geoethics and Social Geosciences in Africa
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Call for Papers – Special Issue in Journal of Geoethics and Social Geosciences (JGSG):
Geoethics and Social Geosciences in Africa: Challenges, Practices, and Perspectives
Guest Editors: Silvia Peppoloni (Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Rome, Italy); Giuseppe Di Capua (Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Rome, Italy).
About the Special Issue: This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted intersections between geosciences, ethics, and society across the African continent. Africa presents a rich yet complex landscape of geological resources, cultural diversity, environmental challenges, and socio-economic inequalities. These dynamics call for a geoethical approach to responsible geoscientific practice that is sensitive to local contexts, promotes sustainability, and empowers communities.
We invite contributions that critically reflect on how geoethics and social geosciences can inform and improve the practice, governance, and societal impact of geosciences in Africa.
This JGSG Special Issue is an initiative by the IUGS Commission on Geoethics and the International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG).
Key Topics of Interest (but not limited to):
Geoethics in African Geosciences: Ethics in geological research, education, exploration, and policy-making across African contexts.
Resource Extraction and Local Communities: Mining, oil, and gas: ethical responsibilities, social impacts, and benefit sharing.
Geoscience Education and Public Engagement in Africa: Inclusion, decolonization, and culturally relevant education in geosciences.
Natural Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction: Ethical and social dimensions in the management of earthquakes, floods, droughts, and volcanic risk.
Climate Change, Water, and Environmental Justice: African perspectives on climate adaptation, sustainable water management, and environmental stewardship.
Indigenous Knowledge and Geoscience Integration: Case studies and critical reflections on how indigenous worldviews can enrich or challenge conventional geoscientific practices.
Geotourism, Geoheritage, and Cultural Landscapes: Ethical frameworks for promoting geodiversity, geoconservation, and sustainable tourism.
Policy, Governance, and Ethics in African Geosciences: Regulatory frameworks, transparency, and the role of geoscientists in shaping just and inclusive development.
Submission Guidelines:
- Types of Contributions: Original research articles, case studies, review articles, and reflective essays.
- Length: 5,000–8,000 words (negotiable for case-specific needs).
- Languages Accepted: English.
- Peer Review: All submissions will undergo peer review process.
Important Dates:
- Expression of Interest (Title and Abstract): 28 September 2025
- Manuscript Submission Deadline: 15 January 2026
- Expected Publication: articles will be published online as soon as accepted for publication.
How to Submit Your Expression of Interest:
Please send your title, abstract, corresponding author's email and affiliations of all co-authors to: giuseppe.dicapua@ingv.it
Website of the Journal of Geoethics and Social Geosciences:
About JGSG:
The Journal of Geoethics and Social Geosciences is a diamond open-access (no fee for authors and readers), peer-reviewed journal dedicated to exploring the ethical, social, and cultural dimensions of the geosciences. It promotes interdisciplinary dialogue and responsible science for society.
Publications on geoethics:
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