Dr. Ashish Khanal Appointed Collection Editor at Lived Places
This appointment recognizes Dr. Khanal's contributions to environmental sustainability, circular economy, waste management, environmental justice, sustainable livelihoods, and community-centered development. Through this role, he will lead the development of an interdisciplinary book collection that explores how environmental and social transformations affect individuals, workers, and communities across diverse geographical and socio-economic contexts.
About the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Studies Collection
Environmental Justice and Sustainability Studies examines the lived experiences of environmental change, sustainability transitions, climate adaptation, urbanisation, labour transformation, resource challenges, and social inequalities. The collection is founded on the understanding that environmental and sustainability challenges are not solely technical or policy issues but are deeply connected to people's everyday lives, livelihoods, identities, and relationships with place.
The collection seeks to publish accessible, high-quality books that connect research, policy, practice, and lived experience. It particularly welcomes perspectives that have historically been underrepresented in environmental and sustainability discourse.
Key themes include:
- Environmental Justice and Equity
- Sustainability Transitions
- Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience
- Circular Economy and Resource Recovery
- Waste Management and Recycling Systems
- Sustainable Livelihoods and Community Development
- Labour Relations, Decent Work, and Just Transition
- Environmental Governance and Public Policy
- Urban and Rural Sustainability
- Migration and Environmental Change
- Community Resilience
- Political Ecology
- Sustainable Development
- Social Innovation and Socio-Technical Systems
Interdisciplinary Scope
The collection welcomes proposals from established and emerging scholars across a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Environmental Studies
- Sustainability Studies
- Development Studies
- Urban Studies
- Labour Studies
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Geography
- Public Policy
- Political Ecology
- Global Health
- Science and Technology Studies (STS)
- Climate Change Studies
- Circular Economy Research
- Environmental Governance
Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and professionals working in related interdisciplinary fields are also encouraged to contribute.
Supporting Authors and Emerging Scholars
As Collection Editor, Dr. Khanal is committed to supporting authors throughout the publishing process. Early-career researchers and emerging scholars will receive guidance in refining their arguments, strengthening manuscript structure, and navigating academic publishing requirements. Established scholars will benefit from constructive editorial feedback and collaborative support when needed.
The collection aims to foster inclusive scholarship and create opportunities for diverse voices from different regions of the world, particularly those whose experiences and perspectives are often overlooked in mainstream environmental and sustainability discussions.
Why This Collection Matters
Environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, resource depletion, urbanisation, and sustainability transitions are reshaping societies worldwide. Understanding these changes requires attention not only to policies and technologies but also to the lived experiences of people affected by them.
This collection seeks to advance research and dialogue on environmental justice, climate resilience, circular economy, sustainable development, community resilience, labour transitions, and social equity. By bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives, the collection will contribute to evidence-based solutions, inclusive policymaking, and sustainable futures.
Call for Book Proposals
Researchers, academics, practitioners, development professionals, policymakers, and emerging scholars interested in publishing books related to environmental justice, sustainability, climate change, circular economy, waste management, community resilience, sustainable livelihoods, environmental governance, labour transitions, and related fields are invited to submit proposals.
For proposal inquiries and collaboration opportunities, interested authors are encouraged to contact Dr. Ashish Khanal or visit the official Call for Proposals page.
Call for Proposals: https://livedplacespublishing.com/environmental-justice-and-sustainability-studies/
About Dr. Ashish Khanal
Keywords: Environmental Justice, Sustainability Studies, Climate Change, Circular Economy, Sustainability Transitions, Environmental Governance, Community Resilience, Sustainable Livelihoods, Waste Management, Climate Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Book Proposals, Academic Publishing, Environmental Research, Interdisciplinary Research.
