Call for Chapters: Climate Risk and Resilience Systems for Local Adaptation Pathways

Editors

Ashish Khanal, Global Research Institute and Training Center, Nepal
Kyaw Oo, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Myanmar
Isaac Sarfo, Henan University, China
Laban Kebacho, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic Of

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: June 28, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: September 20, 2026
 Submission Date: September 20, 2026

Introduction

This book provides cutting-edge insights into climate risk and resilience systems for locally driven adaptation pathways in the Global South. Climate change is accelerating the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events—including floods, droughts, heatwaves, storms, and sea-level rise—with disproportionately severe impacts on vulnerable communities. While global climate frameworks and national adaptation plans offer strategic direction, there remains a persistent gap in translating these into effective, context-specific local actions. This edited volume, Climate Risk and Resilience Systems for Local Adaptation Pathways, addresses this critical gap by bringing together interdisciplinary research on climate risk assessment, vulnerability mapping, community-based adaptation, nature-based solutions, climate finance, digital technologies, and inclusive governance. The book emphasizes actionable knowledge and implementation pathways, highlighting how scientific insights, indigenous knowledge systems, and policy innovations can be integrated to build resilient local systems. Positioned at the intersection of climate science, environmental policy, and development practice, this volume provides a comprehensive platform for advancing locally grounded, scalable, and equitable climate adaptation solutions. After publication, the book will also be submitted to Scopus and Web of Science for indexing. IGI Global has seen 90% of its books indexed in Scopus in recent years. For abstracting and indexing details, please visit: https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/abstracting-and-indexing/

Objective

This book aims to advance both theoretical and applied understanding of climate risk and resilience-building in the Global South, with a strong focus on local adaptation pathways. It seeks to bridge the gap between global climate frameworks and localized implementation strategies. Specifically, the book will:
  • Synthesize advanced methodologies for climate risk and vulnerability assessment
  • Document and evaluate community-based and nature-based adaptation practices
  • Integrate scientific, technological, and indigenous knowledge systems
  • Examine financing mechanisms supporting local adaptation and resilience
  • Provide policy-relevant insights for mainstreaming climate resilience into development planning
  • Propose scalable, inclusive, and context-sensitive adaptation pathways

Target Audience

The target audience for this book will comprise professionals and researchers working in the fields of climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction across various disciplines, e.g., climate science, environmental policy, urban planning, geography, development studies, public health, and natural resource management. Moreover, the book will provide insights and support executives and practitioners concerned with climate resilience, land‑use planning, emergency management, and sustainable livelihoods in international organisations, government ministries, NGOs, and community‑based organisations. The book is also suitable for postgraduate and doctoral students, as well as professionals engaged in climate policy, resilience planning, and sustainable development practice.

Recommended Topics

Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Climate risk assessment and vulnerability analysis in developing regions
  • Advanced tools and data systems for climate risk mapping
  • Socio-economic impacts of climate extremes on livelihoods and local economies
  • Community-based adaptation and participatory resilience planning
  • Nature-based solutions for urban, coastal, and rural resilience
  • Climate-smart agriculture and food system resilience
  • Climate finance mechanisms for local adaptation and resilience-building
  • Policy frameworks for integrating climate adaptation into development planning
  • Gender, equity, and social inclusion in climate resilience systems
  • Climate-induced migration, displacement, and adaptation strategies
  • Digital technologies and early warning systems for climate risk management
  • Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and generative AI applications for climate risk assessment, adaptation planning, and decision support
  • Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) for adaptation effectiveness
  • Indigenous knowledge systems and traditional ecological practices
  • Multi-level governance and institutional coordination for resilience
  • Future pathways for climate-resilient and sustainable development

Note: This book focuses exclusively on climate risk, resilience, and local adaptation pathways. Proposals on unrelated topics will be rejected without review.

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 28, 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 July 12, 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 September 20, 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, Climate Risk and Resilience Systems for Local Adaptation Pathways. 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

June 28, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
July 12, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
September 20, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
November 1, 2026: Review Results Returned
November 29, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
December 6, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Dr. Ashish Khanal
CEO, Global Research Institute and Training Center (GRIT), Nepal
Postdoctoral Researcher, Lincoln University College, Malaysia
ashishkhanalk@yahoo.com

Dr. Kyaw Than Oo
Senior Researcher, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, China
kyawthanoo34@outlook.com

Dr. Isaac Sarfo
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Henan University, China
sarfoiike@yahoo.com

Dr. Laban Lameck Kebacho
Lecturer, University of Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
kebacho.laban@gmail.com
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