Information and application link: www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/7448
Through a multidisciplinary lens, this book will aim to explores the evolving dynamics of urban development and peri-urbanization processes, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities posed by environmental transformations in these rapidly urbanizing regions, namely Global South. By examining the intricate relationships between human settlements, natural ecosystems, and climate variability, this volume offers a comprehensive understanding of how urban landscapes are being reshaped and the implications for sustainable development.
This publication serves as a vital resource for policymakers, urban planners, researchers, and practitioners seeking to navigate the complexities of urbanization and climate change in the global South, fostering more equitable and resilient urban futures.
Proposal Submission Deadline: April 28, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: May 12, 2024
Full Chapter Submission: July 21, 2024
Review Results Returned: September 1, 2024
Final Acceptance Notification: September 29, 2024
Final Chapter Submission: October 6, 2024
With contributions from leading scholars and practitioners, it provides an insightful analysis of strategies for enhancing the resilience and adaptive capacity of urban peripheries, while promoting the delivery of ecosystem services to local communities. It is intended to be utilized as a comprehensive reference and guidebook for a wide range of purposes within the realms of policymaking, urban planning, research, academia, and practical application. Policymakers and urban planners can draw upon the insights and recommendations presented in the book to inform policy formulation, urban development strategies, and land-use planning decisions aimed at promoting resilience, sustainability, and social equity in urban peripheries. Researchers and academics can leverage the book's interdisciplinary perspectives and empirical findings to advance scholarly inquiry, develop new research agendas, and contribute to academic discourse on urbanization, climate change, and ecosystem dynamics.
