Call for Papers
The semiannual journal provides a unique opportunity for scientists and legal scholars to write together, and is widely available online to ensure a broad readership.
For legal and policy scholars…
the journal will publicize successful approaches that have integrated science and policy.
For scientists…
the journal allows communication of cutting-edge scientific research directly to the policy community in a format not available anywhere else. The Journal provides an outlet for scientists to develop the conclusions from their scientific papers into robust discussions for policymakers.
Themes the journal will explore include, but are not limited to:
- Human health
- Emerging frameworks for terrestrial and marine conservation
- Global development and equity
- Energy and climate change
- Inter and intra-specific biodiversity protection
- Privacy, ethics, and scientific research
- Environmental justice
- Policy approaches to scientific uncertainty
- Transportation solutions
The journal is founded on the recognition that the challenges facing today’s policy makers are complex for both scientific and political reasons, and that the search for solutions will require pioneering, cross-disciplinary collaboration. As one of the only sources for practical, peer-reviewed, and relevant thinking of this type, the journal will be a valuable resource for policy makers, one of the journal’s key audiences.