Marine Development - Call for Papers: International Trade and Sustainable Development
The world's oceans and seas have served as a historical conduit for global commerce, enabling the exchange of goods, cultures, and ideas. These expansive bodies of water have not only played a pivotal role in shaping the economic and social fabric of human civilization but have also nurtured a profound and intertwined relationship with international trade. To grasp the intricacies of this dynamic association is of utmost importance in advancing marine development in this century. Thus, this special issue seeks to explore the complex interplay between international trade and the marine realm, illuminating how trade has influenced the exploitation of marine resources and the promotion of sustainable practices.
In today's era marked by global challenges, the pursuit of sustainable development stands as a guiding principle for the international community. International trade, a powerful driver of economic growth and globalization, holds the potential to exert both positive and negative influences on global sustainable development. In line with this perspective, this special issue extends an invitation to researchers to delve into the nuanced interplay between international trade and sustainable development. It is aimed at deepening our understanding of how trade practices can not only align with but actively advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering a more socially equitable, economically viable and ecologically responsible world.
Addressing climate change stands as one of the foremost imperatives for achieving sustainable development, given the profound and far-reaching consequences it inflicts upon global ecosystems and communities. Within this context, international trade emerges as a double-edged sword, contributing to the emissions driving climate change while simultaneously offering pathways for mitigation and adaptation. Recognizing the urgency of climate action, this special issue endeavors to underscore the impacts of international trade on climate change. This extends from emissions associated with shipping and industrial production to strategies that harness trade as a catalyst for climate resilience, sustainable development and human well-being.
Sub-Themes include (but not limited):
- Trade and Maritime Transport: Investigate the environmental, economic, and societal impacts of international maritime transport, including shipping efficiency, port operations, and the role of trade in shaping sustainable transportation practices.
- Trade and Climate Change: Examine how international trade activities contribute to climate change and, conversely, how trade can be harnessed to combat it. This sub-theme encourages research into emissions reductions, carbon pricing mechanisms, and climate-resilient trade strategies.
- Trade and Pollution: Analyze the environmental consequences of global trade, focusing on industrial production and pollution, with an emphasis on regulatory frameworks and sustainable trade practices.
- Trade and Fisheries: Explore the complex interplay between international trade, fisheries management, and sustainable practices, with a focus on conserving marine resources and biodiversity.
- Trade and Coastal Ecosystem: Assess the impacts of international trade on various kinds of coastal ecosystems or blue carbon ecosystems such as mangrove, seagrass salt marshes, and coral reefs, and exlore how trade shapes blue economy and well-being.
- Trade and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Investigate how international trade can align with and contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and the associated economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
- Sustainable Trade Practices: Highlight successful initiatives and best practices in sustainable trade within the marine sector, including eco-certifications, responsible supply chains, and community engagement.
Submission Instructions:
The journal’s submission platform Editorial Manager® is now available for receiving submissions to this Special Issue. Please refer to the Submission guidelines (https://link.springer.com/journal/44312/submission-guidelines) to prepare your manuscript.
When submitting a manuscript via Editorial Manager, under the Additional Information tab, "Are you submitting this manuscript to a Thematic Series?" Answer "Yes" and select the Thematic Series "International Trade and Sustainable Development".
All the submissions deemed suitable to be sent for peer review will be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. We sincerely invite you to submit your original work to this special issue and are looking forward to sharing your outstanding research outcomes with the peers around the world.
Important Dates :
Manuscript Submission Open Date: January 1st, 2024
Manuscript Submission Deadline: June 30th, 2024
Guest editors:
Haoran Zhang, University College London, UK
haoran.zhang@ucl.ac.uk (this opens in a new tab)
Zhifu Mi, University College London, UK
z.mi@ucl.ac.uk (this opens in a new tab)
Zhenci Xu, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
xuzhenci@hku.hk (this opens in a new tab)