Aim and Scope

African Journal of Climate Justice (AJCJ) is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal committed to advancing rigorous scholarship on climate justice, climate law, environmental governance, carbon emissions, carbon markets, and climate-related public policy. Grounded in African and Global South perspectives, the journal provides a platform for original research, policy analysis, theoretical development, and interdisciplinary dialogue addressing the legal, social, economic, and governance dimensions of climate change.

The journal promotes scholarship that examines the unequal distribution of climate impacts, responsibilities, risks, and opportunities across societies, with particular attention to vulnerable populations, environmental rights, sustainable development, and equitable transitions toward low-carbon futures.

Scope of the Journal

The journal welcomes original manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Climate Justice and Environmental Equity
  • Climate Law, Legislation and Regulation
  • Environmental Governance and Institutional Accountability
  • Carbon Emissions Measurement, Reporting and Management
  • Carbon Markets, Carbon Credits and Emissions Trading Systems
  • Climate Finance and Loss and Damage Mechanisms
  • Environmental Rights and Climate Litigation
  • Adaptation, Mitigation and Resilience Policy
  • Sustainable Development and Just Transition Frameworks
  • Indigenous Knowledge, Community Participation and Climate Governance
  • International Environmental Agreements and Climate Diplomacy
  • Energy Transition, Decarbonization and Renewable Energy Policy
  • Corporate Climate Responsibility and ESG Governance
  • Natural Resource Governance and Environmental Accountability
  • Comparative Climate Policy and Legal Frameworks in Africa and the Global South

Types of Manuscripts

The journal publishes:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Legal Analyses
  • Research Notes
  • Policy Commentaries
  • Theoretical Papers
  • Short Communications

The journal welcomes contributions from scholars, policymakers, legal practitioners, environmental experts, and researchers worldwide, particularly studies that offer insights relevant to Africa, the Global South, and comparative international contexts.