Journals in Water policy

Aquatic Ecosystem Health & Management

ISSN: 1463-4988

STATEMENT:Aquatic Ecosystem Health and ManagementVolumes 1, 2 and 3 (1988, 1999, 2000) of the journal Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management (AEHM, ISSN 1463-4988) were published by Elsevier Science in collaboration with the Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management Society(AEHMS). From Volume 4 (2001) onwards it was decided that the AEHMS would continue the publication of their journal with another Publisher. For more information please visit the Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management Society website (www.aehms.org) or contact the Chief Editor (E-mail: [email protected]). For queries regarding library subscriptions for previous volumes (1998, 1999 and 2000) please contact H. Verhagen (E-mail: [email protected]).AIMS AND SCOPE The major objective of this journal is to promote understanding of the structure, function and performance of healthy and damaged aquatic ecosystems (freshwater, marine, estuarine) from integrated, multi-disciplinary and sustainable perspectives. This journal focuses on the development and application of management practices that will protect, maintain, remediate or restore the health of these ecosystems and their sustainable use by humans. This journal recognizes the need to explore the complex interactions between human society, ecology, economy/development, politics and the environment. It also encourages a watershed approach which is influenced by atmospheric and terrestrial processes, both natural and anthropogenic. The journal provides a forum for the assessment and discussion of ecosystemic, integrated approaches to aquatic ecosystem research and management, including concepts and approaches that address health, integrity, performance, efficiency, remediation, natural recovery, restoration, conservation and sustainable human use. This journal seeks to foster international and cross-sectoral exchange of information among scientists, academics, managers, engineers, lawyers, citizens, politicians, business, industry and governments on the health and sustainability of global aquatic resources.

Environmental Science & Policy

ISSN: 1462-9011
5 Year impact factor: 5.7
Impact factor: 4.9

Environmental Science & Policy advances research in the intersections between environmental science, policy and society. The journal invites scholarship within this broad thematic that fits with one or more of the following four focal areas: 1) Studies of the relationship between the production and use of knowledge in decision making; 2) Studies of the relation between science and other forms of environmental knowledge, including practical, local and indigenous knowledge; 3) Analyses of decision making practices in government, civil society, and businesses and the ways that they engage environmental knowledge; or 4) Studies that present actionable environmental research with a clear description of how it responds to specific policy directives and the pathways by which this research is informing (or could inform) decision-making. Research can address a wide number of environmental issues, such as climate change, food systems, biodiversity loss, human and ecological well-being, resource use- and extraction, land use change, and sustainability more generally. The journal aspires to achieve an appropriate balance between perspectives from the global North as well as the global South and welcomes discussions of (environmental) justice, equity and inclusion. The journal is particularly interested in cutting edge developments in inter- and transdisciplinary work on co-production; arts-based research; integrated nexus and landscape approaches; the trade-offs and synergies between environmental issues and policies; innovations in integrated assessment, monitoring and evaluation; and transitions and transformative change.Editorial Policy: Submitted articles can offer empirical analysis and can also advance new theory, conceptual frameworks or other innovations. To be considered for publication, articles should fit with the aims and scope of the journal. This means that they should address the relation between environmental science and knowledge, policy and society. To be considered, environmental research articles must go beyond simply stating potential societal and policy relevance. Submitted articles should be of international relevance and well embedded in relevant scholarly conversations and debates, and they should consider the scholarship that has been published in the journal. They should provide a compelling objective and specify how they advance the state of the knowledge beyond the current state of the art. In-depth case studies or local issues may be considered if articles clearly and sufficiently articulate their wider international significance.The journal will consider the following article types: research papers, reviews, perspectives, and letters to the editor. Specific requirements and guidance for each article type can be found in the guide for authors. The journal welcomes proposals or Special Issues, guidance for preparing and submitting a proposal can be found here. Authors should not submit to a special issue unless they have explicit approval by the managing guest editor of the special issue.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 Center

Sustainability of Water Quality and Ecology

ISSN: 2212-6139

Aims The journal facilitates the confrontation and integration of scientific knowledge and policy development related to water quality and ecology. The journal will stimulate experimentation and innovation that can support decision making, to achieve effective and sustainable management of water and ecosystem resources. Contributions that design and evaluate adaptive and applied water policies at all levels are encouraged. Emphasis is given to field and ecosystem research studies that make a clear link with sustainability assessment and sustainable management of water resources.Scope The scope of Sustainability of Water Quality and Ecology includes fresh water, transitional, marine and ground water systems, as well as the related water exploitation cycles such as drinking water production and consumption and irrigation water use. The journal will publish papers on the following topics: 1) Interdisciplinary studies connecting research on water quality and ecology to science-based management and policy development? 2) Integrated modeling approaches for analyzing, assessing and forecasting ecological impacts of anthropogenic pressures 3) Development of water quality guidelines for ecosystems and the related products and services? 4) Innovative policy making for the sustainable use of water resources, via the integration of technical approaches with social, political, economic, health, psychological, pedagogical, law, policy and governance related aspects of water and ecology.Sustainability of Water Quality and Ecology welcomes practical studies based on experimental and field data, as well as innovative concepts, reviews and opinions in line with the above mentioned topics, both at a local as global scale.

Urban Water

ISSN: 1462-0758

AIMS AND SCOPE Urban Water aims to provide a forum for the research and professional communities dealing with water-related and water-based systems in the urban environment. Particular emphasis is placed on defining the practical outcomes of sustainable development and on documenting and analysing the mutual interrelationships and interactions between the individual water systems and urban water bodies (including groundwater). The journal encourages the increasing importance of integrated approaches to solve the numerous pressing problems in urban water engineering.Most of the current water, environmental and infrastructure journals cover some aspects of the urban water scene. However, none of them are solely dedicated to this fast growing topic and none emphasise the importance of integration and interrelationships, considering urban water as an entity with all its internal and external interactions. In this respect, the journal aims at filling a gap in the provision of international, scientific and professional journals.The journal focuses on the water-based infrastructure in the city; namely potable water, sewerage and drainage. Also included are the network peripheries; the customer/consumer, point-of-use and point-of-discharge technologies (e.g. recycling, source controls) and the end-of-pipe treatment systems for potable and wastewater where they relate to and interact with their respective networks. Further, the impact of the networks on the water environment (water resources, groundwater, and watercourses) and vice versa is included. Papers discussing issues of utilisation of groundwater aquifers for urban areas are particularly appreciated. Additionally, papers concerned with water planning (including the interactions of urban water amenities with city planning and landscaping), design, analysis, informatic support (GIS/CAD), operational management and associated economics are all welcome. A strong emphasis is placed on data needs, data acquisition and processing, quantification of uncertainty and assurance of data quality and robustness.The overarching issues and developments in "sustainability" find a natural home in Urban Water too, especially those related and applied to urban water supply and sanitation. Papers dealing with new, alternative or unconventional solutions for rehabilitation of aged systems and with appropriate technologies for developing countries are welcomed. Also included are the urban water issues associated with socio-economic and resources management in developing countries. Space is provided too for papers dealing with education and vocational training of specialists in urban water.An associated aim of Urban Water is to foster and encourage the development and dissemination of urban water educational software and data relevant to the papers published. Thus up-to-date and reliable digital information, tools and methodologies can be rapidly made available to the international scientific, educational and professional community.The readership as well as authorship will consist of international specialists in civil, water and environmental engineering, other relevant engineering disciplines and urban planning. Other disciplines include environmental chemistry, biology and toxicology and many others. The journal will reach professionals working in universities, research organisations, software houses, consulting companies, water utilities and governmental bodies.International organisations concerned with water management and policy, as well as non-governmental organisations involved in scientific, professional and public awareness raising issues will find Urban Water suitable both for publishing their findings and to provide access to up-to-date knowledge and global trends.

Water Policy

ISSN: 1366-7017

AIMS AND SCOPE Water management and water infrastructure are preconditions for civilization. As the 21st century approaches, demands on our water resources are increasing. In some regions these demands are exceeding capacities to supply water. Our old water institutions, laws, regulations, treaties and agreements are straining to meet the new demographic realities. Throughout the world there is a growing need to build a capacity for integrated water management in order to create new opportunities for cooperation, community and peace building; to respond to scarcities; and to manage local, national and trans-boundary conflicts. Building this capacity for integrated water management calls for a new dialogue between many different private and public communities - policy making, diplomatic, administrative, financial, legal and technical/scientific. This dialogue must also include the traditional water communities - industrial, urban, agricultural and transportation. Water Policy provides a forum for this dialogue. It invites these communities into this forum both to shape and to be shaped by thinking and debate on water policy worldwide. The journal will publish analyses, reviews and debates on all policy aspects of water resources. Examples of such topics are:• Ecosystems, engineering, management and restoration • Engineering and design • River-basin and watershed management • Multiple uses of water • Pollution monitoring and control • Management, use and sharing of trans-boundary waters, treaties and allocation agreements • Capacity building • Flood control and disaster management • Groundwater remediation and the conjunctive use of groundwater and surface water • Public participation, consensus building and confidence building • Conflict management and negotiations of water resources • Demand management • Commercialization of water • Integrated water resources management • Allocation of risks among stakeholdersWater Policy will publish reviews, research papers and progress reports in, among others, the following areas: financial, diplomatic, organizational, legal, administrative and research; organized by country, region or river basin.

Water Resources and Rural Development

ISSN: 2212-6082

Much of the water diverted from streams and reservoirs, or pumped from aquifers, worldwide, is used in agriculture. And much of humanity earns its living through some connection with agriculture - either directly as a farmer or farm worker, or indirectly in one of the many endeavours that support farming activities. Thus, water plays a critical role in providing livelihood opportunities and sustaining the health and welfare of rural families around the world.Water resources and rural development publishes papers describing the role of water resources in supporting livelihood activities in rural areas. Our primary interest is in the impacts of water resources policy and management on rural livelihoods and household welfare. Thus, we welcome analyses of natural resource policies and other policies, outside the direct scope of natural resources, which influence the ways in which land, water, and other resources are allocated and used. We welcome also analyses of the importance of water resources in agriculture and in efforts to sustain or enhance environmental amenities. We recognize and encourage discussion also of the many ways in which water resources enhance rural livelihoods outside the scope of agriculture. For example, we welcome papers that describe issues pertaining to water's role in alleviating poverty and enhancing food security, drinking water supply, water quality, health impacts, wastewater reuse, multiple use systems, and other topics, provided there is an evident link to livelihoods.

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