Call for Papers - Special Issue on Geoethics of the journal Andean Geology
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Call for Papers – Special Issue on Geoethics in Andean Geology:
Geoethics in Chile and Latin America: Contextual Reflections for Responsible Geoscience
Guest Editors: Luisa Pinto (Department of Geology, Universidad de Chile); Hernán Bobadilla (Department of Mathematics, Politecnico di Milano); Tania Villaseñor (Facultad de Agronomía y Sistemas Naturales e Instituto de Geografía, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile); Pablo Ramírez (ETHICS, Universidad de Chile); Millarca Valenzuela (Departamento de Ciencias Geológicas, Universidad Católica del Norte / Editorial Board, Andean Geology).
About the Special Issue: Andean Geology invites submissions for a forthcoming special issue on geoethics, aimed at fostering critical reflection on the ethical dimensions of the geosciences in Chile and Latin America. We welcome contributions that explore how geoscientific work intersects with ethical responsibilities, social dynamics, and environmental challenges, with the aim to promote geoethics as a much needed reflection for practices in geosciences today. The issue seeks to promote constructive and well-informed discussions that enrich our collective understanding of the role of geoscientists in society.
Topics of Interest: Guest editors invite original research papers, reviews, case studies, and reflective essays on topics including (but not limited to):
Ethical challenges in fieldwork and relations with communities
Geoethics in geohazard assessment and disaster risk management
The Geoscientists’ role in socio-environmental conflicts
Ethics in teaching, mentoring, and knowledge production
Power asymmetries and epistemic (in)justices in geosciences
Extractivism, sustainability, and environmental responsibility
Ethical issues in applying new technologies to geosciences
Geoethics and public communication of geoscience
Codes of ethics, professional conduct, and institutional frameworks
They particularly encourage contributions that incorporate scientific analysis or regional perspectives, or that contribute to developing new geoethical approaches in practice.
Language and Accessibility: Manuscripts may be submitted in English or Spanish, with bilingual abstracts (English and Spanish) required as per journal policy. However, given the international readership of Andean Geology, submissions in English are strongly encouraged.
Ethical Framework:
Authors are invited to explicitly reflect on ethical considerations relevant to their work. As a reference, we suggest the Chilean Code of Geoethics (Código de Geoética de la Sociedad Geológica de Chile, 2024), which provides a structured and context-based framework and includes the Topics of interest of this call. This code is offered as a non-binding guide, especially relevant for studies within Chile. International authors are encouraged to refer to local or institutional ethical frameworks where applicable, as well as the wide range of publications made available by the International Association for Promoting Geoethics (IAPG): https://www.geoethics.org/publications.
Timeline:
July–August 2025: Optional submission of short abstracts (2–3 paragraphs) for early feedback
August 2025 – March 2026: Open window for full manuscript submissions
April – December 2026: Peer review, revision, and acceptance process
January 2027: Target publication in Andean Geology
Accepted articles will be made available online as “in press” with DOI assignment (pending technical feasibility).
To submit a preliminary abstract or for further inquiries, contact: Dr. Luisa Pinto (Lead Guest Editor): lpinto@uchile.cl
Guest editors welcome early communication from authors who wish to discuss potential contributions.
Publications on geoethics:
IAPG - International Association for Promoting Geoethics:
IUGS - Commission on Geoethics:
CIPSH - Chair on Geoethics:
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