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Natural Resources Forum

A United Nations Sustainable Development Journal

Edited by:
Hiroko Morita-Lou


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The Natural Resources Forum (NRF), a quarterly journal launched in 1976, is issued by the Division for Sustainable Development in the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The focus of the Forum has been on international, multidisciplinary issues related to sustainable development and management of natural resources, particularly in developing countries and countries in transition.

Original contributions that stimulate the global debate on themes being considered by the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) are especially encouraged. All articles submitted for publication are peer-reviewed by experts in the field.

TopNews and Announcements

NOW AVAILABLE
Electronic Editorial Office
We are proud to announce that prospective authors can now submit papers online to Natural Resources Forum via the new electronic editorial office - Manuscript Central.

Some benefits of Manuscript Central include:
•         Quicker peer review
•         Web-based manuscript tracking
•         Online Reviewing
•         Faster Response

We cordially invite you to register with us at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/nrf.
Once registered, we will be able to contact you with appropriate calls for papers, books for review, and Viewpoints questions that fall within your area of expertise.

FREE Access: Virtual Issue on Climate Change
The Natural Resources Forum announces a FREE Virtual Issue on Climate Change which has been developed in an effort to contribute to the intense public debate that surrounds this global challenge. Access the contents of this virtual issue, free online here.


Special Series on Africa, Agriculture, Desertification, Drought, Land and Rural Development
The NRF special series focusing on the themes of the 16th and 17th sessions of the CSD runs through May 2009. The following special issue is planned:

  • Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in Water Stressed Environments (February 2009)

Forthcoming

Special Series on Transport, Chemicals, Waste Management, Mining and Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns
The NRF is launching a special series focusing on the themes of the 18th and 19th sessions of the CSD.  This series will start with the August 2009 issue, and run through May 2011. See Call for Papers for further details.


Viewpoints
Each issue of the journal poses a question to help stimulate and advance the dialogue on critical issues related to sustainable development. We invite experts and practitioners to share your views in 200 words or less. Final selection will be made by the Editorial Board. Selected comments will appear alongside other thoughtful responses in the journal. We are currently welcoming contributions to the following Viewpoints question:

  • "Is IWRM implementation possible without strong regulatory, participatory and incentive frameworks at the river-basin level?" (February 2009)

Book Reviews
We also welcome reviews of recently published books that focus on sustainable development, environment and socio-economic issues.
See Call for Book Reviews for more details.

NEW: Online production tracking is now available for your article through Blackwell's Author Services
Author Services enables authors to track their articles - once accepted - through the production process to publication online and in print. Authors can check the status of their articles online and choose to receive automated e-mails at key stages of production. The author will receive an e-mail with a unique link that enables them to register and have their article automatically added to the system. Please ensure that a complete e-mail address is provided when submitting the manuscript. Visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/bauthor for more details on online production tracking and for a wealth of resources including FAQs and tips on article preparation, submission and more.

Free Online Access in the Developing World
Free online access to this journal is available within institutions in the developing world through the OARE Initiative (Online Access to Research in the Environment) in conjunction with UNEP, the United Nations Environment Programme.

Any comments?
Please direct any queries or comments related to Natural Resources Forum to nrforum@un.org

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Special Issues

FREE Access: Virtual Issue on Climate Change
The Natural Resources Forum contributes to the intense public debate that surrounds this global challenge. Access the contents of this virtual issue, free online here.