A peer-reviewed journal advancing knowledge in environmental management, sustainability, water resources, and climate resilience.
The Blue Nexus Journal of Sustainability & Environmental Governance (JSEG) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Blue Nexus Consulting. The journal serves as a multidisciplinary platform for the dissemination of high-quality research, policy analysis, and professional perspectives that contribute to sustainable development, environmental governance, and responsible resource management.
JSEG aims to bridge the gap between academic research, public policy, and professional practice by publishing evidence-based work that supports informed decision making and innovative solutions to today's environmental and sustainability challenges.
About the Journal
The journal welcomes original contributions from researchers, academics, policymakers, government agencies, consultants, industry professionals, and postgraduate researchers worldwide.
Our mission is to promote interdisciplinary scholarship that addresses contemporary issues in sustainability, environmental governance, ESG, climate resilience, water resources, and natural resource management while encouraging collaboration between academia, government, industry, and civil society.
JSEG publishes original research articles, review papers, policy papers, case studies, technical notes, short communications, and book reviews.
Aims & Scope
The journal welcomes manuscripts in, but is not limited to, the following areas:
✓ Sustainability and Sustainable Development
✓ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
✓ Environmental Governance
✓ Environmental Law and Policy
✓ Water Resources Management
✓ Water Governance and Regulation
✓ Water Supply and Sanitation
✓ Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
✓ Natural Resources Management
✓ Circular Economy
✓ Renewable Energy and Energy Transition
✓ Corporate Sustainability
✓ Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Resilience
✓ Sustainable Cities and Urban Development
✓ Environmental Planning and Resource Management
Launching Soon
The inaugural issue of the Blue Nexus Journal of Sustainability & Environmental Governance (JSEG) is currently in preparation. We are now accepting manuscript submissions for Volume 1, Issue 1. Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished work that advances knowledge, informs policy, and promotes practical solutions in sustainability and environmental governance.
Publication Frequency
Biannual (Two Issues Per Year)
Publication Model
Open Access
Language
English
Article Processing Charge (APC)
Currently waived for inaugural issues.
Why Publish with JSEG?
✓ International peer-reviewed journal
✓ Open-access publication
✓ Double-blind peer review
✓ Multidisciplinary scope
✓ Policy and practice-oriented research
✓ Fast and transparent editorial process
✓ Global readership
✓ Professional editorial support
✓ No publication fee during inaugural issues
Types of Manuscripts
JSEG accepts the following manuscript categories:
• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Policy Papers
• Case Studies
• Technical Notes
• Short Communications
• Book Reviews
• Commentary and Perspectives
Editorial and Peer Review Process
Every manuscript undergoes a rigorous editorial process to ensure quality, originality, and academic integrity.
All submissions are assessed for relevance, originality, formatting, and compliance with the journal's scope.
Suitable manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts under a double-blind peer-review process.
Authors are invited to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers' comments before final evaluation.
Accepted articles are professionally copyedited, assigned a DOI (planned), and published online as open-access articles.
Publication Ethics
JSEG is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity.
Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts are:
• Original and unpublished
• Not under consideration elsewhere
• Free from plagiarism
• Ethically conducted where applicable
• Properly referenced and acknowledged
The journal follows internationally accepted principles of ethical publishing and responsible research.
Call for Papers
The Blue Nexus Journal of Sustainability & Environmental Governance invites submissions from scholars and practitioners worldwide.
We encourage interdisciplinary research that provides innovative ideas, empirical evidence, legal analysis, policy recommendations, and practical solutions addressing environmental sustainability and governance challenges.
Researchers from universities, government agencies, research institutions, consulting firms, international organizations, and industry are encouraged to contribute.
Submit Your Manuscript
Authors wishing to submit manuscripts should prepare their papers in accordance with the Author Guidelines.
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