Journals in Climatology

Atmospheric Research

ISSN: 0169-8095
5 Year impact factor: 4.8
Impact factor: 4.5

Clouds - Precipitation - Aerosols - Radiation - Climatology, Weather ModificationThe journal publishes scientific papers (research papers, review articles, letters and notes) dealing with the part of the atmosphere where meteorological events occur. Attention is given to all processes extending from the earth surface to the tropopause, but special emphasis continues to be devoted to the physics of clouds, mesoscale meteorology and air pollution, i.e. atmospheric aerosols; microphysical processes; cloud dynamics and thermodynamics; numerical simulation, climatology, climate change and weather modification.Benefits to authors We also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support CenterThis journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Climate Policy

ISSN: 1469-3062

As of 2004, transferred to James & James Ltd.AIMS AND SCOPEClimate Policy aims to address the broad spectrum of policy issues raised by the prospect of changes in the global climate, and by the need for mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change. It seeks to provide a forum for the communication of research, analysis, review and discussion concerning any issue related to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol and the negotiation of associated policy instruments. The primary aims of the journal are to make complex, policy-related analysis of climate change issues accessible to a wide policy audience and to facilitate debate between the diverse constituencies now involved in the development of climate policy.Topics might include (but are not exclusive to): • Design of the Kyoto mechanisms • Applications of integrated assessment to specific policy issues • Policy and quantitative aspects of land-use and forestry in the Kyoto mechanisms • Analysis of implementation policies in different countries • Socio-political analysis of prospects for the UNFCCC regime and the Kyoto Protocol • Economic and political aspects of developing country action and involvement • Social studies of climate change, including public perception, where policy implications are derived

Climate Risk Management

ISSN: 2212-0963
5 Year impact factor: 5.1
Impact factor: 4.8

Climate Risk Management publishes original scientific contributions, state-of-the-art reviews and reports of practical experience on the use of knowledge and information regarding the consequences of climate variability and climate change in decision and policy making on climate change responses from the near- to long-term.The concept of climate risk management refers to activities and methods that are used by individuals, organizations, and institutions to facilitate climate-resilient decision-making. Its objective is to promote sustainable development by maximizing the beneficial impacts of climate change responses and minimizing negative impacts across the full spectrum of geographies and sectors that are potentially affected by the changing climate.Therefore, the scope of Climate Risk Management covers:Observed relationships between climate conditions and consequences in human and/or natural systems across multiple space and time scales;Risk assessment and risk management approaches for climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, forestry and fire management, health, mining, natural resources management, water management, the built environment, and tourism;Analysis of relevant institutional developments and arrangements relevant to adaptation; andExploration of connections between climate risk management, disaster risk management, and sustainable development.Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:The application of seasonal forecasting and regional climate change projections in the assessment of climate change vulnerability and risk;Capacity building;Infrastructure design;Management and systematic reduction of climate-induced hazards and disasters;Protection of lives, livelihoods and property;Mitigation of environmental damage;Sustainable resource use and production;Impacts, vulnerability and adaptation at individual, community and institutional levels;Regulatory risks associated with climate change;Climate-sensitive interactions between economic, environmental and social systems; andMonitoring and evaluation of climate risk management.Research papers should consider the practical application of the thesis advanced through case studies, experiments, or systematic comparisons with existing approaches. Special issues devoted to topics of particular interest will be published on an occasional basis, and proposals for such issues are invited. Submission of multi- and interdisciplinary studies, particularly those involving economics and the social sciences, is encouraged.Intending authors should also note that there is a complementary journal: Climate Services . Climate Services focuses solely on the use and usability of climate information for adaptation. It bridges the gap between information from climate change research and stakeholder action, and directly refers to how climate information can be applied in methodologies and tools for adaptation to climate change.

Climate Services

ISSN: 2405-8807
5 Year impact factor: 4.4
Impact factor: 4

The journal Climate Services publishes research with a focus on science-based and user-specific climate information underpinning climate services, ultimately to assist society to adapt to climate change. Climate Services brings science and practice closer together. The journal addresses both researchers in the field of climate service research, and stakeholders and practitioners interested in or already applying climate services. It serves as a means of communication, dialogue and exchange between researchers and stakeholders. Climate services pioneers novel research areas that directly refer to how climate information can be applied in methodologies and tools for adaptation to climate change.It publishes best practice examples, case studies as well as theories, methods and data analysis with a clear connection to climate services. The focus of the published work is often multi-disciplinary, case-specific, tailored to specific sectors and strongly application-oriented. To offer a suitable outlet for such studies, Climate Services journal introduced a new section in the research article type. The research article contains a classical scientific part as well as a section with easily understandable practical implications for policy makers and practitioners.The journal's focus is on the use and usability of climate information for adaptation purposes underpinning climate services.The following topics are within the direct scope of the journal: • The use of climate modelling and climate impact modelling to strengthen climate services; • Prototypes, climate service tools, concepts and infrastructures for climate services; • Use of climate services in relation to vulnerability and risk assessment and adaptation; • Sectoral and cross-sectoral case studies for climate services; • Development of adaptation and mitigation strategies for climate services; • Climate adaptation, governance, economic aspects and institutions in support of climate services; • Climate services studies to identify and overcome barriers to climate change adaptation;• Evaluation of climate services; • The role of climate communication strategies and use of climate information in decision making for climate services; • Transdisciplinary stakeholder dialogues in connection with climate services; and • Discussion of current practices (both regarding value creation and value protection - or risks and opportunities) and corresponding recommendations for climate services.Climate Services, together with its excellent board members, aims to publish high-quality, novel and groundbreaking research pioneering the relatively new field of climate services. The journal ensures its high quality by a thorough peer review process, following international peer review standards. We invite all people working in the field of climate services to consider publishing their work, research results and experiences in the Climate Services journal.In case you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us; [email protected] do we mean with climate services? The journal adopted the definition of climate services from the European Commission's Roadmap for Climate Services (2015). According to this definition climate services cover "the transformation of climate-related data - together with other relevant information - into customized products such as projections, forecasts, information, trends, economic analysis, assessments (including technology assessment), counselling on best practices development and evaluation of solutions and any other services in relation to climate that may be use for the society at large." Hence climate services providers develop science-based and user-specific information relating to past, present and potential future climate and therefore assists society to adapt to climate variability and change. Information about climate, climate change, and impacts on natural and human systems as well as mitigation and adaptation strategies is tailored to the specific user requirements. Climate service users include economic, administrative, political and scientific stakeholders, across sectors and disciplines in society.Complementary journal Intending authors should also note that there is a complementary journal: Climate Risk Management . Climate Risk Management focuses on the observation of relationships between climate conditions and consequences in human and/or natural systems across multiple space and time scales; risk assessment and risk management approaches for climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, forestry and fire management, health, mining, natural resources management, water management, the built environment, and tourism; analysis of relevant institutional developments and arrangements relevant to adaptation; and the exploration of connections between climate risk management, disaster risk management, and sustainable development.

Global and Planetary Change

ISSN: 0921-8181
5 Year impact factor: 4.5
Impact factor: 4

Global and Planetary Change publishes high-quality studies addressing all aspects of Earth System Science. The objective of the journal is to develop a multi-disciplinary understanding of planetary change and to improve knowledge of processes relevant at a global-scale. As such, the journal focuses equally on the geological and historical past as well as present-day and future scenarios based on observational records, experimental studies, and/or modelling. Regional or process-oriented studies are welcome provided that they are useful for understanding aspects of the Earth System.Suitable topics include, but are not limited to, studies of the dynamic Deep Earth and lithosphere to (near-)surface processes; changes in the dynamics and composition of the atmosphere, hydrosphere and cryosphere; climate change, the carbon cycle, and sea level fluctuations; global ecology, biogeography, and extinction; planetary boundaries and ecosystem resilience/thresholds; and global change impacts on food security, water resources, and urban sustainability.Key criteria for the consideration of manuscripts include (a) their relevance for the global scientific community and/or (b) their wider implications for global-scale problems, preferably combined with (c) having a significance beyond a single discipline. Manuscripts may be submitted as either original research papers or as authoritative review articles. Every effort should be made to present research outcomes in a way that is understandable for a broad international readership.Please ensure your submission fulfils the following checklist of requirements to maximise the likelihood of consideration:A title and abstract that emphases its relevance to global-scale process and/or eventsA list of at least 5 potential reviewers that includes scientists from outside your network selected from across the global communityA short cover letter that concisely explains the wider global implications of your work

Journal of the European Meteorological Society

ISSN: 2950-6301

The Journal of the European Meteorological Society (JEMS) publishes international research and review articles of general interest and relevance about weather, climate and related fields. It will also serve as a forum for high-level news by the European Meteorological Society (EMS) and editorials.The Journal of the European Meteorological Society (JEMS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access online journal in the field of meteorology and atmospheric sciences, addressingi) research on weather, climate and related science fields; ii) achievements in operational meteorological and climate services, and iii) developments from the relevant private sectors. The journal aims to publish research papers, overview papers, as well as papers on European and global international activities in the fields of weather and climate, including atmospheric composition and hydro-meteorology.JEMS also invites papers on significant developments in Earth observation and monitoring systems, meteorological measurement techniques, utilization of observations, modelling approaches and model use. Papers on progress in weather forecasting and warning systems, computing and artificial intelligence are welcomed as well. Furthermore, JEMS invites reports on communication of severe weather and climate issues to and with the public and new insights on teaching and education in the Atmospheric Sciences. Short communications and special issues on all of the above topics are encouraged.Highlights of JEMS include:Open Access: freely availablePeer reviewedRapid publicationQuality ∧ Reputation: supported by the European Meteorological Society

Quaternary Science Reviews

ISSN: 0277-3791
5 Year impact factor: 3.6
Impact factor: 3.2

The International Journal of Earth, Climate and Life InteractionsQuaternary Science Reviews caters for all aspects of Quaternary science, and includes, for example, geology, geomorphology, geography, archaeology, soil science, palaeobotany, palaeontology, palaeoclimatology and the full range of applicable dating methods. The dividing line between what constitutes the review paper and one which contains new original data is not easy to establish, so QSR also publishes papers with new data especially if these perform a review function. All the Quaternary sciences are changing rapidly and subject to re-evaluation as the pace of discovery quickens; thus the diverse but comprehensive role of Quaternary Science Reviews keeps readers abreast of the wider issues relating to new developments in the field. Quaternary Science Reviews includes Special Issues on topical subjects arising from recent scientific meetings, in response to significant changes in Quaternary subject matter, or to acknowledge the achievements of some outstanding Quaternary Scientist.Benefits to authors We also provide many author benefits, such as free PDFs, a liberal copyright policy, special discounts on Elsevier publications and much more. Please click here for more information on our author services.Please see our Guide for Authors for information on article submission. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support CenterAuthors are also welcome to submit to the journal?s open access companion title, Quaternary Science Advances.This journal welcomes contributions that support and advance the UN's sustainable development goals

Urban Climate

ISSN: 2212-0955
5 Year impact factor: 6.3
Impact factor: 6

Urban climate serves the scientific and decision-making communities with the publication of research on theory, science, and applications relevant to identifying and describing, explaining and predicting urban climatic conditions and change. The journal considers research in the fields of meteorology, geography, demography, social science, economics, engineering, environmental science and political, as it relates to climate smart, sustainable and resilient cities. Targeted towards both disciplinary and interdisciplinary audiences, this journal publishes original research papers, comprehensive review articles, book reviews, and short communications on topics including, but not limited to, the following:Urban weather and climate:The study of the physics, dynamics, and chemistry of the interactions of the Earth’s atmosphere and the urban built environment, and how they affect the urban environment including human populations. Urban canopy and boundary layerUrban heat island effectsCoastal floodingUrban energy budgetImpact of urban meteorology, materials, and form on urban energy useUrban hydrologic cycleUrban-coastal interactionsFeedbacks between air quality, local climate and global climate changeUrban impact on precipitationUrban microclimate and weather eventsUrban environmental pollution:The study of the causes, effects and dynamics of urban pollution as they relate to the urban built environment and impacts on and from the urban climate. Emissions and chemistryUrban air qualityAerosol formation and dynamicsLarge-scale pollution from urban agglomerationsEmergency preparednessIndoor and outdoor environmentPopulation exposure and health impactsUrban vegetation impacts and green citiesUrban adaptation to climate change:The study of the urban physical, social, economic and governance processes of adapting cities and urban areas to climate change both in preventive and protective terms. Urban vulnerability to climate hazards and climate changeUrban infrastructure system adaptation Urban adaptation policies, strategies & governance Urban mitigation to climate change: The study of urban technologies, behaviors and social and natural processes that help to reduce the flow of heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere from cities. Urban GHG sources and drivers of climate changeUrban technologies for reducing climate changeUrban mitigation policies, strategies & governance Urban economic and social dynamics and climate:Uses of the tools of social science and economics to study urban activities and their vulnerabilities and contributions to adaptation to urban climate and their contributions to impacts on urban climate. Urban climate impacts and environmental justiceUrban climate and public healthUrban transportation systems and climate Urban materials, energy consumption, and healthPoverty, gender and vulnerability in urban areasUrban governance, institutions and innovation and climateUrban human bioclimatology and thermal comfortIntegrated urban systems and services for climate smart and sustainable cities Urban hydrology and climate The study of the alteration of natural hydrologic regimes within cities that affect discharge patterns including infiltration and runoff, evapotranspiration, direct water discharges via wastewater, and increased water withdrawals and water transfers and either increase vulnerability or contribute to urban climate. Urban hydrology and climateClimate and residential use of water supplyWater use, vegetation and climate Urban ecology and climate The study of urban ecosystems as they create vulnerability or support adaptation to urban climate or contribute to climate change.Urban vegetation and climate Green roofs and urban climate Green infrastructure and urban climate

Weather and Climate Extremes

ISSN: 2212-0947
5 Year impact factor: 7.3
Impact factor: 6.1

Weather and Climate Extremes provides academics, decision makers, international development agencies, nongovernmental organizations and civil society with publications on different aspects of research in weather and climate extremes, monitoring and early warning systems, assessment of vulnerability and impacts, developing and implementing intervention policies, effective risk management and adaptation practices to address local and regional needs and circumstances, engagement of local communities in the adoption of these practices to cope with extremes, and information and communication strategies. The journal encourages the submission of original research papers, comprehensive review articles, and short communications which address the following:Weather and Climate Extremes•Types of extremes •Quality and quantity of data and data analysis •Frequency, intensity, spatial extent, duration, and timing of extreme events •Observed and projected changes in weather and climate extremesResearch Approaches•Atmospheric science (processes and modeling) •Short- and medium-range forecasts of weather extremes •Seasonal forecasts of climate extremes •Monitoring and early warning systems •Modelling impacts of weather and climate extremes •Statistical aspects of extremesVulnerability and Impacts of Weather and Climate Extremes•Natural physical environment •Human systems eg., coastal settlements, mountain settlements, urbanization etc., •Ecosystems •Temporal and spatial dynamics of exposure and vulnerability •Observed and projected impacts in different socio-economic sectorsManaging Weather and Climate Extremes•Traditional knowledge •Preparedness planning •Risk Management •Information and communication strategies •Policies and practices for adaptation to weather and climate extremes •Resilience to adverse impacts of extremes •Issues and opportunities at the local, national and international levels •Technological innovations and improved practices •Reducing societal vulnerability to weather and climate extremes •Case StudiesThe journal manager can be reached at WACE at elsevier.com.

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