Call for Chapters: Mitigation Measures for Environmental and Humanitarian Disasters

Editors

Md. Shafi Noor Islam, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: May 17, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: July 19, 2026
 Submission Date: July 19, 2026

Introduction

Environmental and humanitarian disasters are among the most pressing global challenges today, driven by climate change, environmental degradation, rapid urbanization, and population growth. Increasingly frequent and severe hazards, such as floods, cyclones, droughts, and wildfires, disrupt ecosystems, damage infrastructure, and threaten human security. These disasters also trigger major humanitarian crises, including displacement, food and water insecurity, health risks, and economic instability. Their interconnected impacts highlight the urgent need for integrated and multidisciplinary approaches to mitigation and resilience-building. This edited volume provides a concise and forward-looking analysis of disaster risks, impacts, and mitigation strategies from a global perspective. It integrates empirical research, experimental studies, theoretical insights, and case studies to offer a comprehensive understanding of disaster dynamics. The book emphasizes the application of advanced technologies, such as GIS, remote sensing, artificial intelligence, and big data, alongside sustainable, community-centered approaches to strengthen disaster risk reduction and support tourism resilience. By bridging science, technology, and policy, it aims to promote effective, evidence-based mitigation and enhance global resilience.

Objective

This volume aims to advance understanding of environmental and humanitarian disasters by examining their risks, impacts, and underlying drivers from a global perspective. It seeks to promote effective mitigation strategies through the integration of scientific research, technological innovation, tourism-related technologies, and policy-oriented approaches, with particular emphasis on geospatial tools and data-driven methods in disaster risk reduction. Furthermore, it aims to support sustainable and resilience-based solutions by bridging theory and practice, thereby contributing to improved preparedness, informed decision-making, and long-term disaster resilience.

Target Audience

This volume is intended for a diverse and interdisciplinary audience engaged in environmental and humanitarian disaster mitigation. It is particularly relevant to researchers and academics in the social sciences, environmental science, geography, disaster risk management, climate change, and sustainability studies, especially those utilizing geospatial technologies, data-driven methods, and artificial intelligence. The book also serves policymakers, government agencies, and international organizations involved in disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and sustainable development, offering evidence-based and policy-relevant insights. In addition, it is valuable for practitioners, including NGOs, humanitarian agencies, and development professionals, as well as urban planners and engineers working on resilient infrastructure and systems. Graduate students, postgraduate researchers, and early-career professionals will benefit from its integration of theoretical perspectives, empirical research, and practical applications.

Recommended Topics

• Climate change and disaster risk dynamics • Environmental degradation and hazard intensification • Floods, cyclones, droughts, land use and land cover (LULC) models, landslides, and wildfire management • Sea-level rise and coastal vulnerability • River morphology and long-term channel evolution in deltaic regions • Sediment starvation in delta systems and its geomorphological impacts • Humanitarian crises: displacement, migration, and social vulnerability • Food, water, and health security in disaster contexts • Disaster risk reduction (DRR) frameworks and policies • Climate adaptation and resilience-building strategies • Ecosystem-based and nature-based solutions • Community-based disaster risk management • Urban resilience and sustainable infrastructure planning • Role of GIS and geospatial technologies in disaster management • Remote sensing applications in hazard monitoring and assessment • Artificial intelligence (AI) in disaster prediction, early warning, monitoring, and response • Machine learning and deep learning applications in hazard modelling and risk assessment • AI-based early warning systems and real-time risk communication • Predictive analytics and simulation modeling using artificial intelligence • Automation and intelligent systems for emergency response and recovery • Ethical, governance, and reliability issues in AI for disaster management • Post-disaster recovery and reconstruction strategies • Governance, policy integration, and institutional frameworks • Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and disaster mitigation • Tourism and disaster risk management • Tourism resilience and sustainable tourism development in hazard-prone areas • Case studies and best practices from global contexts

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before May 17, 2026, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by May 31, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by July 19, 2026, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Mitigation Measures for Environmental and Humanitarian Disasters. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.

Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference", "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2027.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

May 17, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
May 31, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
July 19, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
August 23, 2026: Review Results Returned
September 20, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
September 27, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Md. Shafi Noor Islam
Universiti Brunei Darussalam
shafi.islam@ubd.edu.bn
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